Instructions for Authors

1. General Policies

Language
All manuscripts must be prepared in clear and professional English.

Originality and Exclusivity
Submissions must represent original work that has not been published previously and is not under review by any other journal or publication platform.

Types of Manuscripts
The journal welcomes submissions in the form of:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Conceptual and Theoretical Contributions

Length of Manuscripts
Manuscripts are typically expected to range between 4,000 and 8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

Plagiarism Policy
Submissions must demonstrate academic integrity. A similarity index of up to 19% may be considered acceptable following editorial evaluation. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools.

Policy on the Use of Generative AI by Authors

Global Trends in Science and Technology recognizes that Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, and similar technologies) may assist authors during manuscript preparation. However, the use of such tools must be transparent, responsible, and consistent with principles of academic integrity.

Permitted Uses

Authors may use GenAI tools for:

  • Language editing and grammar improvement.
  • Improving readability and clarity of text.
  • Organizing ideas and drafting non-scientific text.
  • Formatting references or assisting with manuscript preparation.

Disclosure Requirement

Authors must disclose any significant use of GenAI tools in the manuscript. A statement should be included in the manuscript before the References section or in the Acknowledgments section.

Example Disclosure Statement:

"During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [Tool Name] to assist with language editing and text refinement. The authors reviewed and edited all generated content and take full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the final manuscript."

Prohibited Uses

Authors must not:

  • List AI tools as authors or co-authors.
  • Use AI-generated content without human review and verification.
  • Fabricate, falsify, or manipulate research data using AI tools.
  • Generate fake references, citations, figures, images, or experimental results.
  • Use AI in ways that violate copyright, confidentiality, or ethical standards.

Author Responsibility

Authors remain fully responsible for:

  • The accuracy of all content.
  • The originality of the work.
  • Proper citation and attribution.
  • Compliance with ethical and legal requirements.

The use of GenAI does not diminish the responsibility of authors for the submitted work.

Use of GenAI by Reviewers

Reviewers must not upload confidential manuscripts, figures, supplementary materials, or peer-review reports into GenAI systems unless explicit permission has been granted by the journal and all confidentiality requirements are met.

Use of GenAI by Editors

Editors may use GenAI tools only to support administrative or language-related tasks. Editorial decisions must be made solely by qualified human editors. GenAI tools shall not replace editorial judgment.

2. Manuscript Structure and Formatting

Title
The title should be precise, informative, and clearly reflect the scope and findings of the study.

Authors and Affiliations
Provide complete names of all authors along with their institutional affiliations and contact information. Clearly indicate the corresponding author.

Abstract
Include a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) summarizing:

  • Objective/Purpose
  • Methodology
  • Key Findings
  • Conclusion

Keywords
Provide 3 to 5 relevant keywords to enhance discoverability.

Introduction
Outline the research background, significance, and objectives. Clearly define the research problem or hypothesis.

Materials and Methods
Describe the study design, experimental procedures, and analytical techniques with sufficient detail to allow reproducibility.

Results
Present findings in a logical and concise manner. Use tables, graphs, and figures where appropriate to support clarity.

Discussion
Interpret the results in the context of existing literature. Highlight implications, limitations, and future research directions.

Conclusion
Summarize the major outcomes and their contribution to the field.

References
All cited works must be listed at the end of the manuscript following the Vancouver citation style.

3. Submission Guidelines

Submission Platform
Authors are required to submit manuscripts via the journal’s official online submission system.

File Format
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

Cover Letter
Each submission should include a cover letter briefly outlining:

  • The novelty of the research
  • Its relevance to the journal’s scope

Peer Review Process
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review. Authors may be requested to revise their submissions in response to reviewer comments.

4. Ethical Standards

Research Ethics Compliance
Studies involving human participants or animals must include a statement confirming compliance with recognized ethical standards and approvals.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must declare any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

Funding Acknowledgment
All sources of financial support must be clearly stated.

5. Copyright and Licensing

Copyright Policy
Authors retain ownership of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and disseminate the article.

License Terms
Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing sharing and adaptation for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.

6. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Details regarding publication fees (if applicable) will be communicated upon manuscript acceptance or are available on the journal’s website.

7. Editorial Contact

For inquiries related to submissions, peer review, or publication procedures, please contact:

Editorial Office
Email: editorinchief@gassjournals.com