FEDTC Publication Requirements

Manuscript Submission

Manuscript Types: FEDTC accepts original research articles, review articles, technical papers, case studies, and book chapters related to Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, and related fields.

Submission Platform: Authors must submit their manuscripts through the official FEDTC Manuscript Management System (MMS).

Formatting Guidelines:

• Manuscripts must be in English and formatted according to the FEDTC Author Template. Download Template.
• Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5-line spacing.
• Include an abstract (250–300 words) and 3–6 keywords.
• Follow APA 7th edition citation style for references.
• Length:
  • Articles: 4,000–7,000 words
  • Review Papers: Up to 10,000 words
  • Short Communications: 2,000–3,000 words
• Plagiarism and Originality: Manuscripts must be plagiarism-free. Generative AI tools can only be used for generating code or datasets, and not for drafting entire manuscripts. Any use of AI must be explicitly cited. The work must demonstrate originality and significant contributions to the field.

Author Declaration

Authors must submit a signed declaration stating:

• The work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• All co-authors approve the submission.
• Any conflicts of interest are disclosed.

Peer Review Process

• Initial Screening: Editorial team checks formatting, originality, and scope.
• Double-Blind Peer Review: Reviewed by at least two independent experts.
• Reviewers assess:
  • Scientific rigor
  • Relevance
  • Novelty
  • Methodology
  • Clarity
• Review Outcomes: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, Reject.
• Timeline: 4–6 weeks review duration.

Publication Process

Acceptance Notification: Email with final submission instructions.

Copyediting and Proofreading: Handled by editorial team.

Open Access Option: Available upon request.

Publication Timeline: Published online first, then in the next available journal issue.

Author Rights

Authors retain copyright but must agree to CC BY (Creative Commons Attribution License).

Indexing and Metrics

Journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Articles have DOIs.

Reviewer Acknowledgment

Reviewers are publicly acknowledged and may receive a Certificate of Appreciation annually.

Contact Information

Questions? Email us at publications@fedtc.org

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