Manuscript Preparation

1. Structure

       Manuscripts should generally include the following sections:

  1. Title
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Introduction
  5. Materials and Methods (or Methodology)
  6. Results
  7. Discussion
  8. Conclusions
  9. Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  10. Funding Statement
  11. Statement  on  the  use  of  Generative  AI
  12. Author contributions
  13. Conflict of Interest Declaration
  14. References

2. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract length: approximately 250–300 words
  • Abstract should clearly state:
    • Objectives
    • Methods
    • Key results
    • Scientific significance
  • Provide 5–7 keywords not already included in the title

3. Figures and Tables

  • Figures and tables must be clear, properly labeled, and cited in the text
  • Each figure and table should have a concise, descriptive caption
  • Image manipulation that may misrepresent data is strictly prohibited

4. References

  • References must be complete and accurate
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring consistency and correctness
  • Use internationally recognized citation practices appropriate to the discipline

5. Ethical Standards and Authorship

5.1. Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to:

  • Study conception and design
  • Data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation
  • Drafting or revising the manuscript
  • Approval of the final version

All listed authors must agree to the submitted version and the order of authorship.

5.2. Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

5.3. Research Ethics

  • Research involving humans or animals must comply with relevant ethical regulations and approvals
  • Appropriate ethical approval information must be included in the manuscript

JTSE follows the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

6. Editorial Decisions

Possible editorial decisions include:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Authors receiving revision requests are expected to:

  • Address all reviewer comments point-by-point
  • Clearly indicate changes made in the revised manuscript

7. Open Access and Licensing

     JTSE is a fully open-access journal.

  • All published articles are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)
  • Authors retain copyright of their work
  • Proper attribution is required for any reuse

8. Plagiarism and Misconduct

  • All submissions may be screened for plagiarism
  • Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism, redundant publication, or data manipulation will be rejected
  • Serious cases may be reported according to ethical guidelines

9. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system
  • Authors should ensure that:
    • The manuscript is anonymized for double-blind review
    • All required metadata are correctly entered

10. Data Availability and Transparency

      Authors are encouraged to:

  • Provide access to underlying data when possible
  • Clearly describe data availability in a dedicated statement

11. Indexing and Visibility

     JTSE assigns Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to all published articles and ensures long-term digital archiving.

     The journal is actively working toward inclusion in international indexing services, including:

  • DOAJ
  • Scopus

12. Contact Information

All inquiries regarding submissions, editorial policies, or publication matters should be directed to the Editorial Office via the journal’s official contact channels.