Preparing the Submission

Free Format Submission

ICSJ supports a flexible initial submission format to simplify the submission process for authors.

Authors may submit manuscripts in any consistent academic format during the initial submission stage. The manuscript should contain all essential components, including title, author information, abstract, keywords, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.

Figures and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. References may follow any standard citation style during the initial submission stage, provided the formatting is consistent throughout the manuscript.

After acceptance, authors may be requested to revise the manuscript according to the official ICSJ publication template and formatting requirements.

General Preparation

Authors are encouraged to carefully prepare their manuscripts before submission to ensure a smooth peer review and publication process in the Integrated Communication Systems Journal (ICSJ).

Cover Letter

Authors should provide a brief cover letter describing:

  • The significance and originality of the research.
  • The contribution of the work to communication systems, networking, telecommunications, IoT, embedded systems, or related fields.
  • A statement confirming that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Disclosure of any previous conference presentation, preprint, or overlapping publication.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should generally be arranged in the following order:

  1. Title of the manuscript
  2. Author names and affiliations
  3. Corresponding author information
  4. Abstract
  5. Keywords (3–7 keywords)
  6. Introduction
  7. Materials and Methods / Methodology
  8. Results and Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. Acknowledgments (optional)
  11. Funding Information (if applicable)
  12. Conflict of Interest Statement
  13. References

Title and Author Information

  • The title should be concise, informative, and relevant to the manuscript content.
  • Author names should be written completely without abbreviations.
  • Institutional affiliations and email addresses must be provided.
  • The corresponding author must be clearly identified.
  • ORCID iD is strongly recommended for all authors.

Abstract and Keywords

  • The abstract should contain no more than 250 words.
  • The abstract should briefly describe the objective, methodology, results, and conclusion.
  • Provide 3–7 keywords relevant to the manuscript.

Manuscript Formatting

  • Manuscripts must be written in English.
  • Use clear academic language and proper grammar.
  • Use A4 paper size with single-column layout.
  • Recommended font: Times New Roman, 10–12 pt.
  • Use single spacing or 1.15 spacing.
  • All pages should be numbered consecutively.

Figures and Tables

  • Figures and tables must be clear and readable.
  • All figures and tables should be cited in the text.
  • Use editable figures whenever possible.
  • Image resolution should be sufficient for publication quality.
  • Figure captions and table titles must be concise and informative.

References

  • References should be relevant and up-to-date.
  • Use IEEE citation style.
  • References must be numbered sequentially according to appearance in the text.
  • DOI information is strongly recommended where available.

Ethical Considerations

  • Submitted manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism.
  • Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted material.
  • Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
  • Data fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication are strictly prohibited.

File Format

  • Main manuscript: DOC or DOCX format.
  • Figures: PNG, TIFF, JPG, or PDF.
  • Supplementary files may be submitted separately if necessary.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted through the online journal submission system of ICSJ. Authors can monitor the review process and editorial decisions through their registered account.