Author Guidelines

OSTI (Originality System of Technology Information) welcomes submissions of high-quality, original research articles, review papers, and other scholarly contributions within its scope. To ensure a smooth submission and publication process, authors must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Manuscript Preparation

General Formatting

  • Manuscripts must be written in English with clear, concise, and professional language.
  • Use a standard font, such as Times New Roman, 12 pt size, with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Margins should be set to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • Page numbers must appear in the footer, aligned to the right.

Article Structure

  • Title: A concise and informative title (maximum 20 words).
  • Author Information: Include the full name, affiliation, and email address of all authors. Identify the corresponding author clearly.
  • Abstract: A structured abstract (150–250 words) summarizing the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: Provide 4–6 relevant keywords to enhance discoverability.
  • Main Text: Organize the manuscript using the following sections:
    1. Introduction
    2. Literature Review (if applicable)
    3. Methods
    4. Results
    5. Discussion
    6. Conclusion
  • References: Use the APA (7th Edition) citation style. Ensure all references are complete and accurate.
  • Figures and Tables: Include figures and tables in the manuscript, properly labeled and referenced in the text. Use high-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI).

File Format

  • Submit the manuscript as a Microsoft Word (.docx) file.

2. Submission Guidelines

  • All submissions must be made through the journal’s online submission system at OSTI Submission Portal.
  • Authors are required to register for an account on the platform before submitting their manuscript.

3. Ethical Considerations

  • Submissions must comply with OSTI's Plagiarism Policy. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 30% will be rejected.
  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Proper citation is mandatory for all referenced work, figures, or data.
  • All studies involving human or animal subjects must include an ethics statement.

4. Peer Review Process

  • OSTI follows a double-blind peer review process.
  • Authors will receive feedback from reviewers and editors, typically within 4–6 weeks.

5. Post-Acceptance Process

  • Accepted manuscripts will undergo a final proofreading and formatting process.
  • Authors will be provided with page proofs for approval before publication.

6. Open Access Policy

OSTI is an open-access journal, and all published articles are freely accessible under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, allowing unrestricted sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.