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1. AIMS & SCOPE

The Journal of Science and Technology (JST) publishes original research results with novel scientific and practical value in scientific research, technological transfer, and production practice. JST welcomes high-quality manuscript submissions covering a wide range of topics within science and technology, including but not limited to:

  • Smart Systems and Devices:
    • Smart automation systems
    • Smart systems and devices for smart cities
    • Smart systems and services
    • Unmanned aerial vehicle robotics, control, and automations
    • Smart systems
    • Devices for smart systems
    • Smart grids
    • Advanced materials for sensor components and equipment
    • Smart sensors and IoT
    • Sensor physics and sensor chemistry
    • Sensor technology and applications
    • Flexible sensors, equipment, and electronics
    • Artificial intelligence for smart systems
    • Computational Mathematics, Control, and Optimization
    • Smart medicine and healthcare
  • Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development:
    • Research and application of advanced materials
    • Biological and environmentally friendly materials
    • Sustainable materials
    • Sustainable system design and management calculations
    • Circular economy
    • Lean manufacturing and digital factory
    • Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Technology
    • Computational mechanics
    • Mechanical engineering and mechatronics
    • Sustainable transport and vehicles
    • Energy and energy efficiency
    • Efficient energy development and application
    • Health science and technology
    • Bioscience, bioengineering, and bioprocesses
    • Sustainable development of chemical technology
    • Green chemicals and bioactive ingredients
    • Processing technology to reduce emissions
    • Research and application in waste treatment technology
    • Research on pollution warning
  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence:
    • Machine learning: machine learning methods (supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, self-supervised learning, reinforcement learning), deep learning, foundational models, optimization algorithms in machine learning, anomaly detection, time series prediction...
    • Computer vision: image classification, object detection, semantic segmentation, action recognition, video processing...
    • Natural language processing: machine translation, sentiment analysis, text summarization, entity recognition, relation extraction, chatbots...
    • Big data: Big data analysis and processing, continuous data stream processing, cloud computing, decentralized computing...
    • Generative AI: Models and applications of generative AI in image, text, speech processing; large language models; code generation and debugging; multimodal data processing…
    • Trustworthy AI: Issues related to transparency, ethics, and trust in artificial intelligence systems.
    • Explainable AI (X-AI): Methods and techniques to explain AI model decisions, enhancing trust and usability.
    • Data visualization: Data visualization techniques to represent information effectively.
    • Interdisciplinary applications: applied research of data science and AI in healthcare, finance, education, transportation, environment, energy, robotics, and manufacturing, etc.
  • Interdisciplinary research bridging these fields is also encouraged.

The primary aim of JST is to provide a reputable forum for scientists, researchers, and engineers to disseminate their latest findings, foster academic exchange, and contribute to advancing science and technology.

2. PUBLISHING POLICIES AND RESEARCH ETHICS

JST is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. Authors submitting to JST must adhere to the following principles:

  • Originality and Prior Publication: Submitted manuscripts must be the original work of the author(s) and must not have been previously published in whole or substantial part in any peer-reviewed journal, conference proceedings (as a full paper), or other citable publication (with an ISSN/ISBN). The manuscript must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere concurrently. Authors must disclose any related previous publications (e.g., conference abstracts, published theses) upon submission.
  • Plagiarism and Redundant Publication: JST maintains a strict policy against plagiarism. All submissions undergo an originality check. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism (reusing significant portions of one's own previously published work without proper citation) and redundant or duplicate publication, is unacceptable and will lead to immediate rejection.
  • Authorship:
    • All individuals listed as authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content; AND approved the final version to be submitted.
    • All those who have made substantial contributions should be listed as authors. Contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship should be listed in the Acknowledgments section.
    • JST strongly discourages courtesy authorship.
    • The Corresponding Author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have agreed to the manuscript's content and its submission to JST, and for handling all correspondence throughout the peer review and publication process. The corresponding author's details in the online submission system must match those in the manuscript.
    • Any changes to the authorship list (additions, deletions, or order changes) after submission must be approved in writing by all authors (including those being added or removed) via a formal request to the Editorial Office.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must declare all financial or personal relationships or interests that could potentially bias their work. If no conflicts exist, authors should state: "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This declaration should typically be placed before the References section.
  • Funding Sources: All sources of funding for the research must be acknowledged, including the full name of the funding agency and the grant/project number(s). If the research is funded by a specific project, authors must ensure they have permission from the relevant funding body before submission. This information belongs in the Acknowledgments section.
  • Ethics Involving Human and Animal Subjects: If the research involves human participants or animals, authors must include a statement confirming that the study was conducted in accordance with recognized ethical guidelines (e.g., Declaration of Helsinki for human subjects) and was approved by the relevant institutional or national ethics committee. Details of this approval (committee name, approval number) should be provided in the Methods section. For studies involving humans, informed consent must have been obtained.
  • Data Integrity: Research data must be presented honestly. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is considered serious scientific misconduct. Authors should maintain original data and be prepared to provide it upon reasonable request from the Editors or reviewers.
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Authors must disclose the use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or similar automated writing technologies) in the manuscript writing process, data analysis, or figure/table generation. AI cannot be listed as an author. Authors must ensure that the entire content of the manuscript—including the main text, illustrations, tables, and appendices—is the result of human intellectual effort, analysis, and genuine scientific contribution. The use of AI must be appropriately documented and supervised by human authors to ensure accuracy, originality, and avoid plagiarism. Violation of this policy may result in rejection of the manuscript or retraction after publication.

3. ARTICLE TYPES

JST accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Research Article: Reports comprehensive, original, and scientifically significant research, either experimental or theoretical.
  • Review Article: Provides a systematic and critical synthesis of existing research on a specific topic, identifying current understanding, knowledge gaps, and future research directions. Review articles are typically invited, but authors interested in submitting a review should contact the Editorial Office beforehand.
  • Short Communication/Letter: Presents preliminary but novel and important research findings that warrant rapid publication.

4. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

4.1. General Requirements

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct academic English. Non-native English speakers are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission.
  • Template: Manuscripts submitted for initial consideration must adhere to these standards:
  • Submissions must be complete with clearly identified standard sections used to report original research, free of annotations or highlights, and include all numbered and labeled components.
  • Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at relevant points. Separate graphics can be supplied later at revision, if necessary.
  • References should be provided in the JST style.
  • Supporting Information must be submitted as a separate file(s).

All accepted manuscripts MUST be formatted using the official JST publication template. Authors may access template files in Microsoft Word (.docx) and LaTeX formats through the journal website. Ensure you download and use the most current template version available at:

  • File Formats for Submission:
    • MS Word Users: Submit BOTH a Microsoft Word file (.docx) AND a PDF file (.pdf) derived from it. The Word file must be editable.
    • LaTeX Users: Submit BOTH the final compiled PDF file AND a zip archive containing all source files (.tex, .bib file if used, figure files (e.g., .eps, .pdf, .png, .jpg), JST class/style files if provided separately, and any other necessary components to compile the document).
  • Manuscript Length: The recommended standard length is 8 pages in JST format. Longer manuscripts, from the 9th page up to a maximum of 12 pages, may be accepted subject to an additional page charge (see Section 8). Manuscripts should be concise and avoid unnecessary length.

4.2. Manuscript Structure

A typical Research Article should include the following sections in order:

  • Title: Concise and informative, accurately reflecting the paper's content. Use Title Case. Avoid abbreviations and complex formulas (simple elemental identifiers like "Nd-Fe-B" are acceptable).
  • Authors and Affiliations:
    • Provide the full names of all authors.
    • Include the affiliation details (department, institution, city, country) for each author, indicated by superscript numerals.
    • Identify the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) and provide their email address.
    • Provide ORCID IDs for all authors if available (if needed).
  • Abstract: A single paragraph (typically between 150 ~ 250 words) summarizing the study's purpose, primary methods, key findings, and principal conclusions. Avoid citations in the Abstract.
  • Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords that capture the main topics of the paper for indexing and searching purposes. Separate keywords with semicolons (;). Avoid overly general terms.
  • Introduction: Provide background context, state the importance of the research problem, review relevant literature, identify knowledge gaps or the problem being addressed, and clearly state the objectives and contributions of the current study.
  • Materials and Methods/Theoretical Model/Experimental Design: Describe the methodology in sufficient detail to allow others to replicate the study. Specify key materials, equipment, procedures, and data analysis techniques. For studies involving human or animal subjects, include the ethics statement here.
  • Results: Present the findings clearly and logically, often using tables and figures. Report the data without extensive interpretation or discussion in this section.
  • Discussion: Analyze and interpret the significance of the results, compare them with previous studies, highlight novel aspects, discuss limitations, and suggest future research directions. Authors may choose to combine the Results and Discussion sections into a single section titled "Results and Discussion" if this structure enhances clarity and flow.
  • Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and significant contributions, reaffirming how the objectives were met. Avoid repeating the Abstract verbatim.
  • Acknowledgments: Acknowledge individuals or organizations that provided support but do not meet authorship criteria (e.g., technical assistance, valuable discussions). Mandatory: List of all funding sources here.
  • Declaration of Competing Interest: See Section 2.
  • References: List all cited works according to the specified format.
  • Appendices/Supplementary Material (Optional): Include detailed supplementary information (e.g., large datasets, source code, videos) not essential for the main text.

4.3. Detailed Formatting

  • General Formatting:
    • Level 1: 1. Bold Title Case (Numbered)
    • Level 2: 1.1. Bold Title Case (Numbered)
    • Level 3: 1.1.1. Bold Italic Title Case (Numbered)
    • Paper Size: A4, Portrait orientation.
    • Margins: Top: 3 cm, Bottom: 2.5 cm, Left: 2.5 cm, Right: 2.5 cm.
    • Columns: Two-column format with a 0.7 cm space between columns.
    • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt for main text, and captions. Normal style justified alignment. Font: Arial, 9pt for abstract, keywords and references.
    • Line Spacing: Space after paragraph: 6 pt (or template default).
    • Indentation: First line of each paragraph indented (standard template style).
    • Headings: Use template predefined styles. Maximum three levels:
  • Tables:
    • Must be created using Word's Table function or LaTeX tabular environment, not as images.
    • Number consecutively using Arabic numerals (Table 1, Table 2, ...).
    • Provide a concise caption ABOVE each table.
    • Include footnotes below the table if needed to explain abbreviations or symbols.
    • Must be cited in the text (e.g., "...as shown in Table 1.").
    • Place tables near their first mention in the text, fitting within column or page width.
  • Figures:
    • Includes graphs, diagrams, photos, etc.
    • Number consecutively using Arabic numerals (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, ...).
    • Provide a concise caption BELOW each figure.
    • Must be cited in the text (e.g., "Fig. 1 indicate...").
    • File Formats: Submit figures in high resolution (min. 300 dpi for raster images like JPG/PNG; vector formats like EPS/PDF preferred for graphs/diagrams). Ensure clarity and legibility.
    • Place figures near their first mention in the text, fitting within column or page width.
  • Equations:
    • Use an equation editor (e.g., Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType) or standard LaTeX math environments (equation, align). Do not use images of equations.
    • Number consecutively on the right-hand side, enclosed in parentheses (…) (e.g., (1), (2), ...).
    • Must be cited in the text (e.g., "...according to Eq. (1) ...").
    • Define all variables and symbols clearly upon first use or in a Nomenclature section if numerous.
  • Units: Use the International System of Units (SI).
  • Special Technical Terms: Terms like Algorithm, Lemma, Theorem, Corollary should be numbered sequentially if needed (e.g., Theorem 1, Lemma 1).
  • Lists: Use standard numbered (enumerate) or bullet (itemize) lists as appropriate. Ensure parallel grammatical structure for list items.
  • References:
    • Book:
    • Citation Style: JST uses a numerical, sequential citation style. In-text citations are numbers enclosed in square brackets (e.g., [1], [2], [3-5]).
    • Reference List: Provide a complete list of all cited references at the end of the manuscript, ordered numerically according to their appearance in the text. Use the bibliography environment in LaTeX or follow the numbering style in Word.
    • Formatting Examples (Strictly follow the JST template style):

[1] G. O. Young, Synthetic structure of industrial plastics, in Plastics, 2nd ed., vol.  3, J.  Peters, Ed.  New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 1964, pp. 15–64.

      • Periodicals:

[2] E. P. Wigner, Theory of traveling-wave optical laser,
Phys. Rev., vol. 134, pp. A635–A646, Dec. 1965.

      • Reports:

[3] E. E. Reber, R. L. Michell, and C. J. Carter, Oxygen absorption in the earth’s atmosphere, Aerospace Corp., Los Angeles, CA, USA, Tech. Rep. TR-0200 (4230-46)-3, Nov. 1988.

      • Handbooks:

[4] Transmission Systems for Communications, 3rd ed., Western Electric Co., Winston-Salem, NC, USA, 1985, pp. 44–60.

      • Reports   and   handbooks (when available online):

[5] R. J. Hijmans and J. van Etten, Raster: Geographic analysis and modeling with raster data, R Package Version 2.0-12, Jan. 12, 2012. [Online]. Available: http://CRAN.R-project.org/package=raster.

      • Computer programs and electronic documents (when available online):

[6] U.S. House. 102nd Congress, 1st Session. (1991, Jan. 11). H. Con. Res. 1, Sense of the Congress on Approval of Military Action. [Online]. Available: LEXIS Library: GENFED File: BILLS.

      • Papers presented at conferences (unpublished):

[7] D. Ebehard and E. Voges, Digital single sideband detection for interferometric sensors, presented at the 2nd Int. Conf. Optical Fiber Sensors, Stuttgart, Germany, Jan. 2-5, 1984.

      • Patents:

[8] G. Brandli and M. Dick, Alternating current fed power supply, U.S. Patent 4 084 217, Nov. 4, 1978.

      • Thesis/Dissertation:

[9] N. Kawasaki, Parametric study of thermal and chemical nonequilibrium nozzle flow, M.S. thesis, Dept. Electron. Eng., Osaka Univ., Osaka, Japan, 1993.

      • Standards:

[10] IEEE Criteria for Class IE Electric Systems, IEEE Standard 308, 1969.

    • Recommendation: Use reference management software (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero with appropriate style file) or BibTeX to ensure accuracy and consistency.
    • Quantity: Authors should cite all relevant and significant prior work. There is no strict upper or lower limit on the number of references, provided they are pertinent to the study.

4.4. Preparing for Double-Blind Review

To ensure impartiality, JST employs a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are concealed from each other. Authors MUST prepare their submission files as follows:

  • Manuscript WITHOUT Author Identifiers: This file (Word/PDF and LaTeX source files) will be sent to reviewers and must be fully anonymized:
    • Remove all author names, affiliations, and contact details from the title page and anywhere else in the manuscript (including headers/footers and file properties). Use placeholders like "Author(s)" and "Affiliation(s)" if needed on the first page.
    • Anonymize the Acknowledgments section completely (this will be added back after acceptance). Remove any funding details that could identify the authors or institution.
    • Avoid self-citations that reveal author identity (e.g., instead of "As we demonstrated in [X]", write "As demonstrated in [X]"). Check the wording carefully.
    • Ensure that file properties (in Word/PDF) and LaTeX source code comments do not contain identifying author information.
  • Separate Title Page File: Submit a separate file (Word or PDF) containing ONLY:
    • The full manuscript title.
    • Full names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID IDs (if available) of ALL authors.
    • Clear indication of the corresponding author.
    • The complete, non-anonymized Acknowledgments section (including funding details).
    • The Declaration of Competing Interest statement.

5. SUBMISSION PROCESS

  • Online Submission System: All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the JST online submission system at: [Provide link to the submission portal]. Authors need to register for an account (if new) and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Files to Submit: Typically required files include:
    • Word Users: .docx AND .pdf files.
    • LaTeX Users: Compiled .pdf AND .zip archive of all source files (.tex, .bib, figures, styles, etc.).
    1. Cover Letter: (Mandatory) Briefly explain the manuscript's suitability for JST's scope, confirm its originality and non-submission elsewhere, and highlight the key findings and novelty. You may suggest potential reviewers (with contact information) or request the exclusion of specific individuals due to conflicts of interest (provide justification).
    2. Title Page File: (Containing author information, see Section 4.4).
    3. Manuscript Without Author Identifiers:
    4. Figure Files: Specify if required separately, otherwise assume embedded/included in source.
    5. Table Files: Specify if required separately, otherwise assume embedded/included in source.
    6. Supplementary Material: If applicable.
    7. Checklist/Forms: [If required] E.g., a submission checklist confirming adherence to guidelines, ethical declarations, etc.
  • Tracking Progress: Authors can track the status of their submitted manuscript through the online submission system or via the tracking link provided upon successful submission.

6. PEER REVIEW PROCESS

  • Initial Screening: The Editorial Office first checks the manuscript for suitability within the journal's scope, adherence to formatting guidelines, and basic ethical compliance. Manuscripts are also screened for similarity using iThenticate to ensure that the overlap with previously published works is below 25%. If a manuscript exceeds this threshold upon initial submission, the authors will be invited to revise and resubmit. However, if the resubmitted version still fails to meet the similarity requirement, the manuscript will be rejected without external review (desk rejection).
  • Double-Blind Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two independent expert reviewers in the field. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, scientific rigor, methodological soundness, significance of results, and clarity of presentation. Author and reviewer identities are kept confidential.
  • Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' recommendations and their assessment, the handling Editor (or Editor-in-Chief) will make one of the following decisions:
    • Accept.
    • Minor Revision.
    • Major Revision.
    • Reject.
  • Revision Process: If revisions are requested, authors are expected to address the reviewers' and editor's comments thoroughly. The revision submission should include:
    1. A Revised Manuscript: Indicate the changes made. Using the "Track Changes" feature in Microsoft Word or highlighting the revised text in a different color to make the edits easily identifiable. If you are submitting the revised manuscript as a PDF file, please use colored highlights to mark all modified sections. This will assist the editorial team and reviewers in efficiently reviewing your revisions. Additionally, please include a response letter summarizing the changes and how they address the identified concerns.
    1. A Point-by-Point Response to Reviewers (Response Letter): This is a crucial document, submitted separately. Authors must address every comment raised by each reviewer and the editor.
      • Copy or state each reviewer's comment.
      • Provide a detailed response directly below each comment, explaining how it has been addressed in the revised manuscript. Reference page and line numbers where changes were made.
      • If you disagree with a comment, provide a polite, clear, and scientifically sound rebuttal.
      • Do NOT attach this response letter to the end of the revised manuscript file; upload it as a distinct file designated "Response to Reviewers" (or similar) in the submission system.
  • Rebuttals: Referees and processing editors are chosen carefully, and all editorial decisions are considered final. However, authors may appeal the decision on a rejected paper if compelling evidence can be provided to answer the concerns of the reviewers and the editor. In the event of rebuttal by the authors, complete statements must be emailed directly to the processing editor, including detailed responses to the reviewer and editor's comments. An attached rebuttal revision with highlighted changes should accompany the rebuttal email. The editor will invite resubmission if he or she determines that the argument supports it.

Authors should note:

  • Authors may not resubmit online via the JST system without first receiving approval from the processing editor.
  • An appeal can be made only once for a manuscript, and therefore, the decision on the appeal is final; a manuscript that has been rejected twice is no longer eligible for resubmission.
  • Review Timeline: JST strives for an efficient review process. The average time from submission to the first decision is approximately 4-6 weeks, but this may vary depending on manuscript complexity and reviewer availability.

7. AFTER ACCEPTANCE

  • Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA)/Publishing License:
  • Proof correction: The corresponding author will receive galley proof (a PDF version of the typeset article) for final checking. At this stage, only critical typesetting errors or minor factual inaccuracies, such as name order or affiliation, should be corrected. Significant content changes are not permitted. Proof must be checked and returned by the specified deadline within 48 hours.
  • Online Publication: Once corrected proofs are received, the article will be formally published online on the JST website and assigned a DOI. A notification email containing the DOI link will be sent to the corresponding author. For subscription-based articles, the full text will be made openly accessible for 30 days after publication to allow authors to share their work with colleagues and within their professional networks.

8. PUBLICATION FEES – OPEN ACCESS

Choose ONE option or adapt as needed:

  • Option 1 (APC for all): JST charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of [Specify amount and currency] for each accepted standard-length article (up to 8 formatted pages). to cover the costs of peer review, editing, production, hosting, and archiving for. [Mention any waiver policy for authors from low-income countries or facing financial hardship, if applicable].
  • Option 2 (Page Charges): Publication is free for manuscripts up to the standard length of 8 formatted pages. For accepted manuscripts exceeding this limit (from page 9 up to the maximum of 12 pages), an excess page charge of [Specify amount and currency] per additional page will apply. Authors will be invoiced after acceptance.

9. PUBLISHING AGREEMENTS & LICENSES

These guidelines explain the publishing agreements and licenses used by Journal of Science and Technology. Understanding and agreeing to these terms is a required step for publishing your accepted manuscript.

9.1. Upon Manuscript Acceptance:

Once your manuscript is accepted, you must follow the open access publishing pathways, which determines in the section PUBLICATION FEES - OPEN ACCESS

Your article will be immediately and freely available online to everyone upon publication. This requires payment of an Article Processing Charge (APC), see Section 8. “Publication fees” for details [If applicable].

  • Action Required:
    1. Sign a Non-Exclusive License to Publish: You grant Journal of Science and Technology/ [Publisher Name] the right to publish the final Version of Record.
    2. Select a Creative Commons (CC) User License: You choose how others can reuse your work. You retain copyright.
  • Understanding Your CC License Choice (Crucial Step): You must select one of the following CC licenses to apply to your article. This determines the permissions you grant to all users. All CC licenses require users to give you appropriate credit (Attribution - BY). Journal of Science and Technology offers the following options [Note: only CC licenses provided by the journal are given]:
    • CC BY: This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, so long as attribution is given to the creator. The license allows for commercial use.
    • CC BY-SA: This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, so long as attribution is given to the creator. The license allows for commercial use. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified material under identical terms.
    • CC BY-NC: This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
    • CC BY-ND: This license enables reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator. The license allows for commercial use.
    • CC BY-NC-SA: This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified material under identical terms. 
    • CC BY-NC-ND: This license enables reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, for noncommercial purposes, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
    • In there:
      • BY: Credit must be given to the creator.
      • SA: Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.
      • NC: Only non-commercial uses of the work are permitted.
      • ND: No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. 

9.2. Author Responsibilities & Warranties:

 By submitting your manuscript and signing the subsequent publishing agreement, you confirm and warrant that:

  • You are the author(s) and have the authority to make this agreement.
  • The work is original and does not infringe any existing copyright.
  • The work has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • You have obtained written permission for any third-party copyright material included (e.g., figures, extensive quotes) and will provide proof if requested.
  • The work contains nothing unlawful, libelous, or defamatory.
  • You have disclosed any potential conflicts of interest as per Journal of Science and Technology policy.
  • You agree to the terms of the specific publishing agreement provided by Journal of Science and Technology upon acceptance.

9.3. Final Step:

You will receive the specific publishing agreement (CTA, Exclusive License, or OA License) to sign electronically after your manuscript has been formally accepted for publication. Publication cannot proceed until the signed agreement is received.

10. POST-PUBLICATION POLICIES

The American Chemical Society follows guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) when considering any ethical concerns regarding a published article, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern.

10.1. Additions and Corrections: 

Additions and Corrections may be requested by the author(s) or initiated by the Editor to address important issues or correct errors and omissions of consequence that arise after publication of an article. All Additions and Corrections are subject to approval by the Editor, and should bring new and directly relevant information and corrections that fix scientific facts. Minor corrections and additions will not be published. Readers who detect errors of consequence in the work of others should contact the corresponding author of that work.

Additions and Corrections must be submitted as new manuscripts via the JST Publishing Center by the Corresponding Author for publication in the “Addition/Correction” section of the Journal. The corresponding author should obtain approval from all coauthors prior to submitting or provide evidence that such approval has been solicited. The manuscript should include the original article title and author list, citation including DOI, and details of the correction.

10.2. Retractions:

Articles may be retracted for scientific or ethical reasons and may be requested by the article author(s) or by the journal Editor(s), but are ultimately published at the discretion of the Editor. Articles that contain seriously flawed or erroneous data such that their findings and conclusions cannot be relied upon may be retracted in order to correct the scientific record. When an article is retracted, a notice of Retraction will be published containing information about the reason for the Retraction. The originally published article will remain online except in extraordinary circumstances (e.g., where deemed legally necessary, or if the availability of the published content poses public health risks).

10.3. Expressions of Concern:

Expressions of Concern may be issued at the discretion of the Editor if:

  • There is inconclusive evidence of research or publication misconduct by the authors;
  • There is evidence that the findings are unreliable, but the authors’ institution will not investigate the case;
  • An investigation into alleged misconduct related to the publication either has not been, or would not be, fair and impartial, or conclusive;
  • An investigation is underway, but a judgment will not be available for a considerable time.

Upon completion of any related investigation, and when a final determination is made about the outcome of the article, the Expression of Concern may be replaced with a Retraction notice or Correction.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any inquiries regarding manuscript submission or journal policies, please contact the JST Editorial Office at: jst@hust.edu.vn or visit our website: https://jst.vn/.