Manuscript Submission

The Practical Guide for Authors

This guide covers how to prepare, format, and submit a manuscript to the WUST Journal of Science and Technology.

Before You Submit

Please read the following guidelines carefully before preparing your manuscript. Submissions that do not conform to these guidelines may be returned without review.

Ensure your manuscript has not been published previously and is not currently under review at another journal.
Ensure all authors are aware of and have approved the submission.
Ensure your manuscript is written in clear, grammatically correct English.
Confirm that all cited sources are accurate, complete, and appropriately referenced.

Manuscript Preparation

General Formatting

Language English

File Format MS Word (.docx) or LaTeX

Font Times New Roman, 12pt

Spacing Double-spaced

Margins 2.5 cm on all sides

Pagination Bottom center

Templates:
Download the WJST Manuscript Template
Download the LaTeX Template

Structure of the Manuscript

Manuscripts should follow this order:

Title Page

Full title of the manuscript (concise and informative). Full names of all authors. Institutional affiliations for each author. Corresponding author's email address and ORCID ID (if available). Running head (shortened title, max 60 characters including spaces).

Abstract

No more than 300 words. The abstract should clearly state the objective of the study, the methodology used, key results, and the main conclusion. No citations or abbreviations (unless previously defined) should appear in the abstract.

Keywords

Provide 4 to 6 keywords below the abstract to assist with indexing and discoverability.

Introduction

Present the background and motivation for the study, define the research problem, review relevant prior work, and state the objectives or hypotheses of the research.

Materials and Methods

Describe the experimental or analytical approach in sufficient detail that others can replicate the work. Include all relevant tools, datasets, algorithms, or materials used.

Results

Present findings objectively and in logical sequence. Use tables and figures where they add clarity. Do not duplicate data across tables and figures.

Discussion

Interpret and analyze the results in the context of existing knowledge. Address limitations of the study and suggest directions for future research.

Conclusion

Summarize the main findings and their significance. Highlight the contribution of the work to the field.

Funding Information

Acknowledge all funding sources that supported the research.

Acknowledgments

Acknowledge individuals who contributed to the research but do not qualify as authors (e.g. technical support, data collection assistance).

Author Contributions

Describe the specific contribution of each listed author (e.g. conceptualization, data analysis, writing, review).

Conflict of Interest

Disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived to influence the work. If there are none, state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

References

Follow the APA 7th edition citation style (or IEEE format). All references must be cited within the text. Only published and in-press works should appear in the reference list.

Tables

Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2).
Each table must have a concise descriptive caption above it.
All abbreviations within tables must be defined in footnotes.
Do not use vertical lines between columns.

Figures

Number figures consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2).
Captions appear below figures.
Submit as high-resolution image files (minimum 300 dpi).
Figures must be interpretable without reference to the body text.

Submit Your Manuscript

Manuscripts should be submitted via the WJST online submission portal.

Submit Your Manuscript →

Along with your manuscript file, please include:

Cover Letter

A brief cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief stating: the title of the manuscript, the article type, a brief summary of the work and its significance, and confirmation that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
Download the Cover Letter Template

Suggested Reviewers (optional but encouraged)

Authors may suggest up to 3 to 5 qualified reviewers who have relevant expertise and no conflict of interest with the submitted work.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

WJST is an open-access journal. Accepted manuscripts are subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, hosting, and archiving.

Article Type	APC
Research Article	(TBD)
Review Article	(TBD)
Technical Communication	(TBD)
Special Issue Article	(TBD)

APC waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low-income countries or in cases of demonstrated financial hardship. Requests for waivers should be submitted at the time of manuscript submission.

Review Process

Initial Screening

The editorial office checks submitted manuscripts for completeness, adherence to formatting guidelines, and scope fit. Manuscripts not meeting basic requirements are returned to authors.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Conforming manuscripts are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or a relevant Associate Editor, who assigns at least two expert reviewers. Author and reviewer identities are concealed from one another throughout the process.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer reports, the editor issues one of the following decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

Revision and Resubmission

Authors receiving a revision decision must address all reviewer comments in a revised manuscript accompanied by a point-by-point response letter.

Final Decision and Production

Upon acceptance, the manuscript enters copyediting and production. Authors will receive proofs for final review before publication.

Post-Acceptance

Authors receive a PDF proof for review before final publication.
Any corrections to the proof must be submitted within 3 business days.
The final published version will be assigned a DOI and made freely accessible online.
A correction or retraction policy applies if post-publication errors or ethical issues are identified.