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📝 GJRET Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines

Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) welcomes original, high-quality research contributions in engineering, technology, applied sciences, and related interdisciplinary fields. These GJRET Author Guidelines provide authors with essential instructions for preparing and submitting manuscripts for editorial assessment, peer review, and publication.

Authors are strongly encouraged to read these manuscript submission guidelines carefully before submitting their papers. Following the required manuscript format and submission procedures helps ensure efficient editorial screening, peer review, publication ethics compliance, and timely processing of accepted manuscripts.

🎯 Aim and Scope of GJRET

Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing original research and scholarly contributions in engineering, technology, applied sciences, and related interdisciplinary fields.

GJRET provides a global platform for engineers, researchers, academicians, scientists, technology professionals, industry practitioners, students, and research scholars to communicate scientific findings, engineering innovations, technological developments, theoretical studies, experimental results, computational research, and applied solutions.

The journal welcomes manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and Infrastructure Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics
• Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Control Systems, Instrumentation and Embedded Systems
• Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Emerging Digital Technologies
• Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Nanotechnology and Sustainable Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Interdisciplinary Engineering Research

GJRET particularly encourages interdisciplinary research connecting engineering, technology, applied sciences, artificial intelligence, sustainability, energy, materials, computing, and other emerging technological fields. For more details read full Aims and Scope of GJRET.

📚 Types of Manuscripts Accepted at GJRET

GJRET accepts different types of scholarly manuscripts relevant to its engineering, technology, applied science, and interdisciplinary scope, including:

• Original Research Articles | • Review Articles | • Mini Reviews | • Short Communications | • Case Studies and Case Reports | • Research Notes | • Technical and Engineering Studies

Both experimental and theoretical research papers may be considered when they are relevant to the journal's scope and provide meaningful scientific, engineering, technological, or practical contributions.

📑 Manuscript Length Guidelines

Authors should prepare manuscripts that are sufficiently detailed to communicate the research clearly while avoiding unnecessary repetition.

Research Articles and Review Articles: Recommended maximum of 20 pages, including references, tables, figures, equations, and other manuscript elements. Use 12-point font with 1.5 line spacing.

Short Communications: Recommended maximum of 10 pages, with up to 5 figures and/or tables.

Case Studies and Case Reports: Recommended maximum of 10 pages, with up to 5 figures and/or tables.

Research Notes: Authors should present concise research findings while providing sufficient methodological, technical, engineering, and scientific information for evaluation.

📝 Manuscript Preparation

Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to GJRET should follow the formatting requirements below:

• Paper size: A4
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Alignment: Justified
• Page numbering: Bottom right
• Line numbering: Continuous throughout the manuscript

Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

📋 Structure of the Manuscript

1. Title Page

The title page should contain the following information:

• Clear and concise manuscript title
• Full names of all authors
• Institutional affiliations and complete addresses, including country
• Superscript letters linking authors to their affiliations
• Corresponding author clearly identified
• Complete correspondence details for the corresponding author
• Email addresses of the authors where applicable

2. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

• Maximum recommended length: 250 words
• Should be self-contained and informative
• Should clearly communicate the research objective, methodology, major findings, and conclusion
• Should generally avoid citations and references
• Abbreviations should be defined at first use

Graphical Abstract

A graphical abstract may be included where it helps communicate the principal engineering findings, technological approach, system design, methodology, or results visually.

• Minimum recommended resolution: 500 × 1250 pixels
• Recommended readable size: approximately 5 × 13 cm at 96 dpi
• Accepted formats may include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, EPS, and MS Office formats

Keywords

Authors should provide 4–6 relevant keywords immediately after the abstract. Keywords should accurately represent the engineering discipline, technology, methodology, system, application, major concepts, or findings of the manuscript and should assist indexing and discoverability.

3. Introduction

The introduction should provide the engineering or technological background of the study, identify the relevant scientific or technical problem or knowledge gap, and clearly state the objectives, research questions, or hypotheses. Avoid unnecessary or excessively broad literature discussion.

4. Materials and Methods

The Materials and Methods section should provide sufficient information to allow the research to be evaluated and, where appropriate, reproduced by other researchers. Include relevant materials, instruments, equipment, software, computational methods, experimental procedures, system architecture, engineering design methods, study design, mathematical models, simulations, and statistical methods where applicable.

Engineering manuscripts involving experimental testing, human participants, field studies, industrial data, safety-sensitive applications, or other regulated research should provide relevant ethical, safety, consent, or compliance information where applicable.

5. Results and Discussion

Results should be presented clearly and logically using appropriate text, equations, tables, figures, diagrams, models, simulations, or other suitable technical representations. The discussion should interpret the findings, explain their engineering or technological significance, compare the results with relevant previous research, and discuss practical applications and limitations where appropriate.

• Tables and figures should be cited consecutively in the manuscript.
• Tables and figures should be placed close to the relevant text where practical.
• Figures, graphs, diagrams, photographs, and technical illustrations should generally have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
• Data should not be unnecessarily duplicated between the main text, tables, figures, and graphs.

6. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the principal findings and explain their scientific, engineering, technological, or practical significance without simply repeating the abstract.

7. Acknowledgements

Authors may acknowledge funding agencies, institutional support, technical assistance, laboratory support, engineering facilities, computational resources, or individuals who contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship.

8. Conflict of Interest

All authors should disclose relevant financial or non-financial conflicts of interest. Where no conflict exists, authors should provide an appropriate declaration stating that there are no conflicts of interest.

9. Ethical Statements

Where applicable, manuscripts should include statements regarding ethical approval, informed consent, human participation, animal experimentation, field research, safety requirements, data use, or other relevant ethical and regulatory considerations.

10. References

References should be accurate, complete, and consistently formatted. Authors should ensure that all references cited in the manuscript are included in the reference list and that all listed references are cited in the text.

Authors should follow the Vancouver referencing style, with references numbered in the order in which they are first cited in the manuscript.

📐 Equations, Formulas, Models and Technical Notation

Engineering and technology manuscripts may contain mathematical equations, formulas, algorithms, models, technical calculations, circuit equations, engineering relationships, or other mathematical expressions necessary to explain the research. Authors should present equations clearly and consistently and define all variables, symbols, parameters, and units when they first appear.

Equations should be numbered consecutively where they are referred to in the manuscript. Mathematical notation should remain consistent throughout the paper, and authors should use appropriate SI units unless another unit system is scientifically justified. Figures, equations, algorithms, system models, simulation parameters, and technical specifications should be sufficiently described to allow readers to understand and, where appropriate, reproduce the reported work.

📊 Tables and Figures

• Tables and figures should be placed close to the relevant text where practical.
• Tables should be clearly organized and appropriately titled.
• Avoid unnecessary vertical lines in tables.
• Figures should generally have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
• Figure captions should appear below the corresponding figures.
• Tables should have appropriate titles or headings.
• All tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript.
• Authors should ensure that figures, photographs, diagrams, engineering drawings, software screenshots, and other visual materials do not violate copyright or other intellectual property rights.

📚 Review Article Preparation

A Review Article should provide a clear, comprehensive, and critical overview of published research on a defined engineering or technology topic within the scope of the Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET). Authors should synthesize relevant literature rather than simply summarize individual studies.

Recommended Structure

• Title: Clearly identify the engineering or technology topic and focus of the review.
• Abstract: Briefly describe the background, purpose, major themes, and conclusions of the review.
• Keywords: Provide 4–6 relevant keywords.
• Introduction: Explain the background, significance, engineering context, and objectives of the review.
• Literature Search and Selection: Describe the databases, search terms, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and literature selection process where applicable.
• Main Review: Organize the literature into logical engineering or technological themes and critically discuss important findings, methodologies, technologies, similarities, differences, limitations, and research gaps.
• Future Perspectives: Highlight emerging technologies, unresolved engineering challenges, research opportunities, and potential directions for future development.
• Conclusion: Summarize the major insights and overall significance of the reviewed evidence.
• References: Cite relevant and reliable sources using the required referencing style of the journal.

Authors should prioritize recent, relevant, and authoritative engineering and technology literature and ensure that all sources are accurately cited. A strong review article should demonstrate critical analysis, logical organization, balanced discussion, identification of technological gaps, and a clear contribution to understanding the selected engineering or technology topic.

🏗️ Writing a Case Report or Case Study

A Case Report or Case Study should present a clearly documented and scientifically or technically relevant engineering application, system, project, field observation, industrial experience, technological implementation, failure analysis, design solution, or other case that provides useful insights to researchers and professionals in the fields covered by the Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET).

Recommended Structure

• Title: Provide a concise and informative title that clearly identifies the engineering system, technology, project, or focus of the case.
• Abstract: Briefly describe the background, case or study, key findings, and conclusion.
• Keywords: Provide 4–6 relevant keywords.
• Introduction: Explain the engineering background, significance, and reason for reporting the case or study.
• Case Description: Present the relevant system, project, design, process, field conditions, observations, procedures, interventions, experimental findings, or study context in a clear chronological or logical order.
• Investigations and Findings: Describe relevant measurements, tests, simulations, calculations, technical observations, performance data, or other supporting evidence where applicable.
• Discussion: Interpret the findings and compare them with relevant published literature. Explain the engineering significance, applications, limitations, and lessons arising from the case or study.
• Conclusion: Summarize the principal findings and the main scientific, engineering, or practical implications.
• Ethical and Safety Considerations: Where applicable, include ethical approval, confidentiality, safety compliance, permissions, data-use requirements, or other relevant statements.
• References: Cite relevant and reliable sources using the referencing style required by the journal.

Authors should ensure that all technical and case details are accurate, sufficiently documented, and presented without unnecessary confidential or identifying information. Where a case involves proprietary industrial information, restricted data, human participants, or other sensitive material, authors should ensure that appropriate permissions and ethical or regulatory requirements have been addressed before submission.

A strong Case Report or Case Study should clearly explain why the engineering or technology case is important, what was designed, observed, tested, implemented, or investigated, what was learned, and how the findings contribute to existing engineering or technological knowledge.

📄 Writing a Short Communication

A Short Communication should present concise, original, and scientifically or technically important findings that can be communicated effectively in a shorter format than a full-length research article. The manuscript should focus on a clearly defined engineering problem, significant observation, preliminary finding, novel method, innovative technology, important result, or emerging application relevant to the scope of the Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET).

Recommended Structure

• Title: Provide a concise and informative title that clearly reflects the main engineering subject, technology, method, or finding.
• Abstract: Briefly present the research background, objective, key methods, principal findings, and conclusion.
• Keywords: Provide 4–6 relevant keywords.
• Introduction: Briefly explain the engineering background, knowledge gap, and purpose of the communication.
• Materials and Methods: Describe the essential materials, equipment, software, methods, experimental procedures, computational approaches, or analytical techniques sufficiently to understand and evaluate the work.
• Results: Present the most important findings clearly and concisely using appropriate text, equations, tables, figures, graphs, diagrams, or technical illustrations.
• Discussion: Explain the significance of the findings and relate them to relevant previous engineering or technology research where appropriate.
• Conclusion: State the main finding and its scientific, engineering, or practical significance briefly.
• Ethical Statements: Include ethical approval, consent, safety, data-use, or other relevant statements where applicable.
• References: Include only relevant references and follow the referencing style required by the journal.

Authors should avoid unnecessary background information, repetition, and extensive discussion. A Short Communication should emphasize novelty, clarity, scientific relevance, engineering significance, and concise presentation of important findings. Tables, figures, equations, and technical diagrams should be used selectively and only when they add meaningful value to the communication.

Authors should ensure that the submitted work is original, accurately reported, appropriately referenced, and prepared according to the GJRET Author Guidelines before submission.

🔍 Manuscript Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript to GJRET, authors are encouraged to verify the following:

• ☑ The manuscript is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.
• ☑ The manuscript falls within the scope of GJRET.
• ☑ The title accurately represents the engineering or technology research.
• ☑ All authors and affiliations are correctly identified.
• ☑ The corresponding author details are complete.
• ☑ The abstract and keywords are included.
• ☑ Tables, figures, equations, graphs, and technical diagrams are properly numbered and cited.
• ☑ Ethical, safety, consent, and compliance statements are included where applicable.
• ☑ Funding and conflict-of-interest declarations are provided where applicable.
• ☑ References are complete and consistently formatted.
• ☑ The manuscript follows the required formatting guidelines.
• ☑ The manuscript is saved in Microsoft Word format.
• ☑ The manuscript is ready for online submission.

⚖️ Originality and Publication Ethics Policy at GJRET

Manuscripts submitted to GJRET must represent original work of the author(s). A manuscript must not have been previously published and must not be simultaneously under consideration by another journal.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality, accuracy, integrity, and ethical conduct of their research. Manuscripts involving human participants, animals, field studies, safety-sensitive research, industrial data, or other regulated research should include appropriate ethical approval, permissions, safety, and consent statements where applicable.

Authors must disclose relevant conflicts of interest, funding information, and other declarations required for responsible scholarly publication. GJRET follows an independent peer review process in which submitted manuscripts are evaluated for scientific quality, originality, relevance, clarity, engineering or technological significance, and contribution to the field.

To learn more about the policies of GJRET, please read the Journal Policies page.

👨‍⚖️ Peer Review and Publication Process of GJRET

Manuscripts submitted to Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology undergo an initial editorial assessment before being considered for peer review. The editorial screening evaluates the manuscript's scope, originality, basic quality, presentation, technical relevance, and compliance with the journal's submission requirements.

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are subjected to an independent double blind peer review process by appropriate reviewers. Editorial decisions may include acceptance, revision, or rejection based on reviewer recommendations and the overall scientific quality of the manuscript. To learn more about the peer review process at GJRET, please read the Editorial Screening and Peer Review Process page.

Accepted manuscripts proceed to final editorial processing and publication. GJRET provides Crossref DOI assignment and DOI linking for published articles. To learn more about Crossref DOI assignment and DOI linking at GJRET, please read the Crossref DOI Engineering and Technology Journal page.

🖊️ Proof Correction and Author Access

• Electronic proofs (MS Word version) will be sent to the corresponding author for final review.
• Only minor corrections are allowed at the proof stage.
• Authors will receive free access to the final published article, which may be downloaded and shared without restriction.

💰 Publication Charges at GJRET

GJRET provides an accessible publishing option for researchers worldwide, with publication charges starting from USD 20 including DOI. Authors should consult the journal's current publication charges information before submission for applicable fees and conditions.

To learn more about the low article processing charges at GJRET, please read the Article Processing Charges (APC) page.

Publication charges, where applicable, are associated with the publication and processing of accepted manuscripts and do not guarantee acceptance. Editorial decisions are based on the quality, relevance, originality, and suitability of the submitted manuscript.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About GJRET Author Guidelines

Find clear answers to common questions about manuscript preparation, formatting, structure, ethical requirements, references, tables and figures, equations, and submission procedures under the GJRET Author Guidelines. These FAQs help authors prepare their manuscripts correctly before submitting to the Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET).

Q1. What are the Author Guidelines for submitting a manuscript to GJRET?

The Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines provide instructions for manuscript preparation, formatting, structure, ethical requirements, references, tables, figures, equations, and manuscript submission. Authors should carefully follow the guidelines before submitting their manuscript.

Q2. What are manuscript length requirements as per GJRET Author Guidelines?

According to the Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines, Research Articles and Review Articles are recommended to be a maximum of 20 pages, including references, tables, figures, equations, and other manuscript elements. Short Communications and Case Studies are recommended to be a maximum of 10 pages.

Q3. What are manuscript formatting requirements as per GJRET Author Guidelines?

The Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines recommend A4 paper size, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment, bottom-right page numbering, and continuous line numbering. Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

Q4. What sections should a manuscript contain according to the GJRET Author Guidelines?

The Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines recommend a structured manuscript containing a title page, abstract and keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, conclusion, acknowledgements, conflict of interest statement, ethical statements where applicable, and references.

Q5. What does the GJRET Author Guidelines say about the manuscript abstract and graphical abstract?

According to the Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines, the abstract should be a maximum of 250 words, self-contained, and informative. It should state the objective, methodology, key results, and conclusion. Citations should generally not be included in the abstract. A graphical abstract is optional and may be provided to visually summarize the engineering study, technology, methodology, or principal findings.

Q6. How many keywords should be included as per the GJRET Author Guidelines?

The Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines recommend providing 4–6 relevant keywords immediately after the abstract. Keywords should accurately represent the engineering discipline, technology, methodology, application, and major concepts of the manuscript.

Q7. What referencing style is to be followed according to the GJRET Author Guidelines?

The Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines specify the Vancouver referencing style. References should be numbered according to their order of citation in the manuscript rather than arranged alphabetically.

Q8. What are requirements tables and figures according to GJRET Author Guidelines?

According to the Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines, tables and figures should be placed close to the relevant text and cited consecutively. Figures, graphs, diagrams, and technical illustrations should generally have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, captions should appear below figures, and authors should avoid unnecessarily duplicating information between the main text, tables, and figures.

Q9. Do the GJRET Author Guidelines ask to include Statements on compliance with ethical standards?

Yes. The Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines require appropriate ethical, safety, consent, or compliance statements where applicable. Manuscripts involving human participants, animals, field research, sensitive data, industrial information, or other regulated research should include relevant approvals, permissions, and ethical statements where applicable.

Q10. How can I submit my manuscript according to the GJRET Author Guidelines?

According to the Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (GJRET) Author Guidelines, authors can submit manuscripts through the journal's online manuscript submission system. Authors should ensure that their manuscript follows the guidelines before submission. For submission-related communication and editorial queries, authors may contact the GJRET editorial office at editor-gjret@gsjournals.com.