Submissions

Articles

The Article section of the Advanced Journal of Scientific Research (ADVJSR) publishes original, peer-reviewed research that contributes significantly to scientific knowledge. Submissions must demonstrate originality, academic rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

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Submission of Manuscripts

Manuscripts must be prepared using the official ADVJSR template (MS Word). Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online system.

Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere during the review process.

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Editorial Assessment and Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their suitability for the journal. Manuscripts that meet the basic requirements are forwarded for peer review.

• Authors are encouraged to suggest at least three potential reviewers with relevant expertise.
• The final selection of reviewers remains at the sole discretion of the editor.
• The journal follows a rigorous peer review process to ensure quality, validity, and relevance.

Upon acceptance, authors will receive a galley proof via email and are required to review and return corrections within 7 working days. Delayed responses may result in postponement of publication.

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Preparation of Submissions

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

• Must fit either:
  • Single-column width (8 cm), or
  • Double-column width (17 cm)
• Should be placed appropriately within the text
• Captions must be clear, concise, and self-explanatory

Standards and Nomenclature

Authors must strictly follow:

• SI units
• IUPAC nomenclature
• Accepted scientific conventions for reporting analytical, spectral, and crystallographic data

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References

• References must be numbered consecutively in the order of appearance
• In-text citations should be indicated by superscript numbers placed after punctuation
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references

Reference Style Examples:

• Journal Article:
  N.N. Surname1, N.N. Surname2, Abbrev. J. Name, year, volume, first page–last page.
• Book Chapter:
  N.N. Surname1, in: N.N. Surname2 (Ed.), Book Title, Publisher, Place, year, pp. first page–last page.
• Patent:
  N.N. Surname1, country, patent number, year; Chem. Abstr., year, volume, entry.
• Conference Proceedings:
  N.N. Surname1, N.N. Surname2, in: N.N. Surname3, N.N. Surname4 (Eds.), Proceedings Title, Publisher, Place, year, pp. first page–last page.
• Website:
  N.N. Surname1, Title of Webpage, full URL (accessed: date).

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Guidelines for Illustrations

Image Quality

• Figures must be clear and of high quality (minimum 300 dpi)
• Avoid unnecessary complexity or excessive coloring
• Initial submissions may include JPEG files suitable for peer review
• Accepted manuscripts require high-resolution formats (JPEG, TIFF, or EPS)

Image Size

• Prepare figures at final publication size:
  • 8 cm (single column) or
  • 17 cm (double column)
• Figures should not require resizing after submission

Photographs

• Minimum resolution: 250 dpi
• Original high-quality images are required
• Photocopies or low-quality prints are not acceptable
• Note: Color images may not reproduce accurately in black-and-white print

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Proofs

Page proofs will be sent to authors via email. Corrections must be returned promptly, typically within 48 hours.

Only minor typographical corrections are permitted at this stage. Substantive changes will be treated as a new submission.

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Correspondence

All correspondence with the editorial office of ADVJSR must clearly include:

• Manuscript title
• Author(s) name(s)
• Submission date
• Manuscript reference number

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Copyright Policy

By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to transfer the copyright of the accepted article to the Advanced Journal of Scientific Research (ADVJSR), Alsharq College of Specialized Technical Sciences.

• Submission of the Copyright Transfer Form is mandatory upon acceptance
• Articles will not proceed to publication without this completed form
• The form can be downloaded from the journal’s website and must be submitted to: editor@advjsr.edu.iq

Publication fees

To support the editorial process, peer review management, DOI registration, indexing services, website maintenance, and online publication, the journal charges publication fees for accepted manuscripts only.

In addition, all submitted manuscripts are subject to an initial evaluation and peer-review processing fee of 20 USD, which is non-refundable regardless of the editorial decision.

A- International Authors

The average publication fee for international authors is 300 USD per accepted manuscript, excluding the evaluation fee.

Payment Methods

• Direct Deposit
• Pre-authorized Debit
• Incoming Wire Transfer

Bank Information

• Bank Name: CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce)
• Branch Address: 13610 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 4Y3, Canada
• SWIFT/BIC Code: CIBCCATT
• Account Number: 8551189
• Transit Number: 02769
• Institution Number: 010

B- Iraqi Authors

For authors inside Iraq, the publication fee is equivalent to 300 USD according to the daily exchange rate in Iraqi Dinars (IQD), excluding the evaluation fee.

Local Payment Information

• Bank: Rafidain Bank
• QiCard Number: 8191044216

Important Notes

• A non-refundable evaluation and peer-review fee of 20 USD is required for all submitted manuscripts.
• Publication fees are charged only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.
• Payment receipts must be sent to the journal administration for confirmation.
• Publication fees are non-refundable once the editorial and production process has started.

Waiver Policy

Advanced Journal of Scientific Research offers partial publication fee waivers to support researchers and promote academic publishing accessibility under the following conditions:

• 70% publication fee waiver for authors affiliated with institutions in low-income countries.
• 20% publication fee waiver for MSc and PhD students upon providing valid academic identification or official enrollment documentation.
• 50% publication fee waiver for authors affiliated with one of the top five Iraqi universities.

All waiver requests are subject to editorial review and approval. Supporting documents may be requested to verify eligibility.