Author Guidelines

International Journal of Geospatial Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (IJGAAI)


1. πŸ“Œ Introduction

The International Journal of Geospatial Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (IJGAAI) invites high-quality, original research contributions in the fields of geospatial science, agriculture, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary spatial systems. Authors must strictly follow the guidelines below to ensure smooth peer review and publication.


2. πŸ“ Types of Manuscripts Accepted

We accept the following categories:

  • Research Articles (2000–5000 words)
  • Review Papers (3000–6000 words)
  • Short Communications (2000–3000 words)
  • Case Studies (2000–4000 words)
  • Technical Notes / Methods Papers

3. πŸ“„ Manuscript Formatting

3.1 General Format

  • Language: English (UK English preferred)
  • File format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
  • Alignment: Justified

3.2 Structure of Manuscript

Your manuscript must follow this structure:

  1. Title Page
    • Title (clear, concise)
    • Author(s) name and affiliation
    • Corresponding author email
    • ORCID ID (if available)
  2. Abstract (150–250 words)
    • Brief background, objectives, methods, results, conclusion
  3. Keywords (4–6 words)
  4. Main Textβ€”used for sample purpose only
    • Introduction
    • Literature Review (If Applicable)
    • Methodology
    • Results and Discussion
    • Conclusion
  5. Acknowledgements (Optional)
  6. Funding Information (if applicable)
  7. Conflict of Interest Statement
  8. References (APA Style)

4. πŸ“Š Tables, Figures & Maps

  • All tables and figures must be numbered and titled
  • Use high-resolution images (300 dpi minimum)
  • Maps must include:
    • Scale
    • Legend
    • Source
  • GIS-based figures are highly encouraged

5. πŸ“š Citation & Referencing

  • Follow APA (7th Edition) referencing style
  • In-text citation example: (Sharma, 2023)
  • Avoid duplicate citations
  • Include DOI where available

6. πŸ” Plagiarism Policy

  • Maximum similarity allowed: ≀10–15% (excluding references)
  • Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and AI-generated fabricated content are strictly prohibited
  • Manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection tools

7. πŸ“ˆ Data & Ethics Requirements

  • Authors must ensure:
    • Accuracy of data
    • Transparency in methodology
    • Availability of raw data (if requested)
  • Ethical approval is required for studies involving humans/animals

8. πŸ‘₯ Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be based on:

  • Conceptualisation
  • Data collection/analysis
  • Manuscript writing/revision

All authors must approve the final submission.


9. πŸ” Submission Policy

  • Manuscripts must be original and unpublished
  • Simultaneous submission to other journals is not allowed
  • Duplicate publication is strictly prohibited

10. βš™οΈ Submission Process

Authors must submit manuscripts through:

  • πŸ“© Online Submission System (Website Dashboard)
  • πŸ“§ Or via Email: [your journal email]

Required Files:

  • Manuscript file
  • Cover letter
  • Author details
  • Plagiarism report (optional but recommended)

11. ⏳ Review & Publication Timeline

  • Initial Screening: 1–3 Days
  • Peer Review: 7–14 Days
  • Revision: 3–10 Days
  • Final Decision: 2–4 Days
  • Publication: 2–5 Days

πŸ‘‰ Total Time: 10–25 Days (Average)


12. πŸ’° Article Processing Charges (APC) (if applicable)

  • APC details will be shared after acceptance
  • Waivers may be provided for selected authors

13. πŸ“„ Copyright & Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright
  • Journal holds first publication rights
  • Articles may be published under Creative Commons License (CC BY)

14. πŸ“’ Disclaimer

The views expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of IJGAAI.


15. πŸ“ž Contact Information

Editorial Office
International Journal of Geospatial Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (IJGAAI)

  • Email: [your official journal email]
  • Website: [your website URL]
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