INSTRUCTION TO AUTHORS

About the Journal

The Journal of NextGen Intelligence is a peer-reviewed national journal dedicated to publishing quality research across science, engineering, technology, computer science, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary disciplines. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students to share original research, innovative ideas, experimental findings, and technological developments.

The journal encourages original contributions that address current challenges, emerging trends, and practical applications. It follows a systematic editorial and peer-review process to maintain research quality, transparency, originality, and academic integrity.

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Publication Schedule

The journal follows a quarterly publication frequency:

  • Issue 1: January

  • Issue 2: April

  • Issue 3: July

  • Issue 4: October

Accepted manuscripts may be published online after completion of the editorial and production processes, subject to journal policy.

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Manuscript Categories

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts under the following categories:

1. Original Research Articles

Comprehensive research studies presenting novel findings, methodologies, experimental results, and contributions to the relevant research field.

2. Review Papers

Critical reviews and systematic analyses of existing literature, emerging technologies, research developments, and current trends.

3. Case Studies

Detailed investigations of practical implementations, real-world challenges, technological applications, and innovative solutions.

4. Short Communications

Brief reports presenting significant research findings, preliminary results, or new technical developments.

5. Technical Papers

Studies focusing on innovative systems, algorithms, models, tools, engineering designs, and technological advancements.

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Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's official submission portal.

  • Authors must submit manuscripts in the prescribed journal format.

  • A cover letter should accompany each submission, explaining the significance and originality of the research.

  • Submitted manuscripts must be original and should not be under consideration by another journal.

  • All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Relevant funding sources and acknowledgements must be clearly mentioned.

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Ethical Considerations

The Journal of NextGen Intelligence expects authors to maintain high standards of research integrity and publication ethics.

Plagiarism: All submitted manuscripts must be original. Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software.

Research Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and authenticity of their research data and findings.

Human and Animal Rights: Research involving human participants or animals must include appropriate ethical approval and informed consent statements, wherever applicable.

Authorship: All listed authors must have made meaningful contributions to the research and approved the submitted manuscript.

Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal interests that may influence their research.

Duplicate Submission: Manuscripts previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal will not be considered.

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Publication Fees

The Journal of NextGen Intelligence will publish its submission and publication fee policy on the official journal website.

Authors are advised to verify the applicable charges, if any, before submitting their manuscripts.

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Peer Review Policy

The Journal of NextGen Intelligence follows a peer-review process to evaluate the quality, originality, relevance, and technical contribution of submitted manuscripts.

  • Each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening.

  • Suitable manuscripts are forwarded to subject experts for review.

  • Reviewers evaluate originality, methodology, research quality, and presentation.

  • Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments.

  • Final acceptance or rejection is decided by the editorial team based on the review recommendations.

The journal should specify whether it follows a double-blind or single-blind review process according to its actual review procedure.

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Submission Guidelines

General Structure & Formatting Requirements

Element Specification
Font Times New Roman
Font Sizes Title: 16 pt (Bold, Centered); Authors: 14 pt (Bold, Centered); Body: 12 pt; Abstract & References: 11 pt
Line Spacing 1.5
Margins 1 inch on all sides
Text Alignment Justified (except titles & headings)
Layout Two-column format
Page Numbers Bottom-right corner

Required Manuscript Sections

1. Title of the Paper

The title should be concise, informative, and clearly represent the research contribution.

2. Author Name(s)

Provide the full names of all authors in the correct order.

3. Author Affiliation

Include the department, institution, city, state, country, and corresponding author's email address.

4. Abstract

Provide a concise summary describing the research problem, objectives, methodology, major findings, and conclusions.

5. Keywords

Include 5–7 relevant keywords that represent the main concepts and research areas of the manuscript.

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Main Body Sections

1. Introduction

Introduce the research background, problem statement, motivation, objectives, significance, and research gaps.

2. Literature Review

Discuss existing research contributions, related methodologies, recent developments, and limitations of previous studies.

3. Methodology

Explain the proposed methodology, algorithms, models, tools, materials, datasets, and experimental procedures.

4. Results and Discussion

Present experimental results, performance analysis, comparisons, graphs, tables, and interpretations of the research findings.

5. Conclusion and Future Work

Summarize the research contributions, major findings, limitations, and possible directions for future research.

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References

  • Authors may follow IEEE or APA referencing style, as specified by the journal.

  • All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list.

  • References should be arranged consistently according to the selected citation style.

  • Authors are encouraged to cite relevant and recent scholarly publications.

  • DOI links should be included wherever available.

  • All sources, including datasets and online resources, must be properly acknowledged.

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Declarations

Authors should include the following declarations, wherever applicable:

  • Originality confirmation.

  • Conflict of interest statement.

  • Funding and financial support.

  • Author contributions.

  • Acknowledgements.

  • Ethical approval and informed consent.

  • Data availability statement.

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Publication Metadata

The following publication details may be included in the published manuscript:

  • Submitted: DD/MM/YYYY

  • Revised: DD/MM/YYYY

  • Accepted: DD/MM/YYYY

  • Published: DD/MM/YYYY

Article available at: Official Journal Website.