Instructions for Authors
Manuscript Submission:
- Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically through the online submission system of the Advances in Geomatics (AIG).
- Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal's formatting guidelines, which can be found here.
- All submissions must be original work that has not been published previously or is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- The similarity percentage must be less than 30% without bibliography.
Manuscript Preparation:
- Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English.
- Use the journal's formatting guidelines to format your manuscript, including title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.
- Ensure that your manuscript adheres to the specified word limit and page limit, if any.
- Use consistent and standard units of measurement throughout the manuscript.
Authorship and Conflict of Interest:
- All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.
- Clearly identify the corresponding author, who will be responsible for communication with the journal throughout the submission and review process.
- Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may be perceived as influencing the results, interpretations, or recommendations presented in the manuscript.
Ethical Considerations:
- Authors must ensure that their research adheres to ethical guidelines and standards. If the research involves human subjects, animals, or sensitive data, authors should provide appropriate ethical clearance or approval.
- Plagiarism or any form of academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. Authors should cite all sources used and properly attribute the work of others.
Figures, Tables, and Supplementary Material:
- Figures and tables should be clear, high-quality, and appropriately labeled. They should be placed within the manuscript at the relevant sections.
- Provide captions for figures and tables, along with any necessary explanations or descriptions.
- If the manuscript includes supplementary material such as datasets, software code, or additional figures, authors should provide clear instructions on how to access and use the supplementary material.
Review Process:
- All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer review process, conducted by experts in the field. The review process aims to provide constructive feedback and ensure the scientific quality and validity of the research.
- Authors should be prepared to address reviewer comments and make necessary revisions to their manuscript within the specified timeframe.
Copyright:
- By submitting their manuscript to AIG, authors grant the journal the right to publish and disseminate the accepted article. Additionally, the authors transfer the copyright of the article to the journal, ensuring that the journal has the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and archive the published work.
- We encourage authors to carefully review the journal's specific guidelines and policies before submitting their manuscripts. For any further inquiries, authors can contact the editorial office of AIG via the contact information provided here.