Author Guidelines

Submission Requirements

  • Language: English only
  • Length:  Minimum of 8 and maximum of 10 pages (editors may evaluate longer submissions)
  • Formatting:
    • Download and use the IJOST paper template (available in MS Word format).
  • Structure:
    • Title: Clear and concise, describing research aims, method, and objective (avoid abbreviations).
    • Abstract: Max 250 words, no citations. Include goal, research design, methodology, main results, and conclusions.
    • Keywords: Minimum of 3.
    • Sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results/Findings & Discussions, Conclusion & Recommendations.
    • References: Minimum of 10, formatted in APA style following Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC).
  • Copyright:
    • Authors retain copyright but grant IJOST first publication rights.
    • Work can be shared under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
    • Authors can make separate agreements for non-exclusive distribution (repositories).
    • Open access is encouraged (posting online before/during submission).

Data Sharing:

  • Share all data, code, or protocols underlying your research (exceptions require justification).
  • Deposit data/software in trusted repositories.
  • Include data/software identifiers (DOIs) in your article.

Publication Fees:

  • No submission fee.
  • Article Processing Charge (APC): 50 USD (up to three authors, additional authors $10 each).
  • After acceptance, you will receive a PayPal invoice to proceed with the payment of the Article Processing Charge (APC).
  • After Payment: Send through email the invoice or proof of payment with the final manuscript and signed copyright form to the editor: editor-ijost@virtualrealia.org.

Similarity and AI Content Policy

All submissions will undergo a rigorous evaluation for originality and adherence to ethical writing practices.

  1. Similarity Check:
    • The manuscript should not exceed a similarity index of 10%, as determined by plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate).
    • Proper attribution must be given for all quoted and paraphrased content.
  2. AI-Generated Content Check:
    • The manuscript will be screened to verify that AI-generated content does not exceed 10% of the overall text.
    • Authors are required to disclose any use of AI tools in the writing, editing, or data analysis stages of the manuscript preparation.