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Author Guidelines

Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES)

Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES) welcomes high-quality, original research that advances scientific knowledge, engineering innovation, technological development, sustainability, and the societal dimensions of scientific progress.

All manuscripts must be original, previously unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

1. Scope and Focus

ASES publishes rigorous and impactful scholarship in the following domains:

  • Fundamental and applied sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences)

  • Materials science, nanotechnology, and advanced functional materials

  • Core engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Biomedical, Aerospace, Environmental, and related branches)

  • Computer science and computational fields (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Modeling & Simulation)

  • Biotechnology, bioinformatics, and life sciences innovation

  • Renewable energy systems and sustainable engineering technologies

  • Advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0

  • Climate change mitigation, quantum technologies, systems biology, advanced simulation, and frontier research

  • Societal, ethical, economic, and policy dimensions of science and technology

Interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges and integrating science, engineering, and societal perspectives is strongly encouraged.

2. Manuscript Types and Requirements

Type Word Count (excluding references) Minimum References Recent References (2020–2025)
Original Research Article 5,000–9,000 words ≥ 30 ≥ 70%
Theoretical / Conceptual Paper 4,500–7,500 words ≥ 40 ≥ 70%
Review Article (systematic, integrative, critical) 5,000–8,000 words ≥ 60 ≥ 70%
Applied Research / Case Study 3,500–6,000 words Case-by-case ≥ 70%
Technology / Innovation Report 3,000–5,500 words Case-by-case ≥ 70%
Commentary / Position Paper 2,000–4,000 words Case-by-case Not mandatory

Manuscripts must demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, theoretical clarity, and substantive contribution to the field.

3. Submission Process

Submit manuscripts exclusively through the journal’s online submission system.

Required accompanying documents:

Download the Author Declaration and Copyright Agreement Form to submit with your submission.

Download the separate cover page containing full author details (for double-blind review) to submit with your submission.

Manuscript file (anonymized – remove all identifying information).

4. Manuscript Preparation

There are no strict formatting requirements at the initial submission stage. However, all manuscripts must contain the essential elements required to evaluate the submission, including: title, abstract, author affiliations (submitted separately for double-blind review), figures, tables, funding information, and references. Further formatting and structural details may be requested upon acceptance.

  • Language: English only

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Page size: A4

  • Margins: 2.5 cm (all sides)

  • Referencing style: APA 7th Edition (strict adherence required)

  • ORCiD iD: Strongly encouraged for all authors

At initial submission, strict layout formatting is flexible; however, essential elements must be present.

Structure of the Manuscript (Anonymized Version)

  • Title

  • Abstract (150–250 words)

  • Keywords (5–8)

  • Main Text

  • References

  • Tables & Figures (editable format)

  • Declarations (see Section 5)

Recommended Headings (for empirical/theoretical papers)

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

  • Research Objectives / Questions

  • Methodology

  • Results / Findings

  • Discussion

  • Practical / Policy / Technological Implications

  • Limitations

  • Conclusion and Future Directions

5. Mandatory Declarations

Author Contributions

Authors must include a contribution statement (CRediT taxonomy preferred).

Example:
“Conceptualization, X.X. and Y.Y.; methodology, X.X.; software, X.X.; validation, X.X., Y.Y., and Z.Z.; formal analysis, X.X.; investigation, X.X.; resources, X.X.; data curation, X.X.; writing—original draft preparation, X.X.; writing—review and editing, X.X.; visualization, X.X.; supervision, X.X.; project administration, X.X.; funding acquisition, Y.Y. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.”

If AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, etc.) were used during manuscript preparation for language editing, summarization, or formatting assistance, a statement must also be included. Example:

“The authors used [AI tool name] for [brief description of use, e.g., grammar correction or paraphrasing]. All content was reviewed and verified by the authors.”

Funding Statement

If no funding:
“This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”

Data Availability

Example:
“The datasets generated during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.”

Declaration Conflict of Interest

Disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work.

If none:
“The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.”

Ethical Approval

For studies involving human participants or animals, provide ethical approval details. If not applicable:
“This study did not involve human or animal subjects requiring formal ethical approval.”

Clinical Trial Registration (if applicable)

Provide the trial registration number if applicable.

AI Usage Disclosure

Permitted uses (non-substantive only):

  • Grammar and language editing

  • Formatting assistance

  • Structural suggestions

Prohibited uses:

  • Generating scientific arguments, data, analysis, or interpretations

  • Producing literature reviews without author verification

Mandatory Disclosure:

If AI tools were used in any capacity, authors must include a clear statement in the manuscript (e.g., in the Acknowledgements section or a separate “AI Usage Disclosure” section):

“[Tool name(s), e.g., ChatGPT-4.o, Grammarly] was used for [specific purpose, e.g., language polishing and sentence restructuring]. All content was reviewed, verified, and edited by the authors.”

Failure to disclose AI use may result in rejection or retraction.

6. Publication Schedule & Author Limits (Effective 2026)

ASES is published Triannually (March, July, and December).

Rolling submissions are accepted year-round.

To ensure diversity and equitable representation, an author (including co-authors) may publish only one article within three consecutive issues. This rule does not apply to invited editorials or commentaries.

7. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.

Average time to first decision: 8–12 weeks.

Full details: Visit the Peer Review Policy.

8. Revisions

Revised manuscripts must include:

  • Detailed Author Response Letter (point-by-point)

  • Revised manuscript with tracked changes

  • Clean revised version

9. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

For Volume 1 (2026), no APCs are charged. Publication costs are covered by the publisher.

Any future APC policy changes will be announced well in advance.

10. Open Access & Copyright

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Authors retain copyright and grant the publisher a non-exclusive right to publish and archive the Version of Record.

License details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Authors may:

  • Share and distribute the published article

  • Deposit the Version of Record in institutional repositories

  • Use the work for academic and educational purposes

  • Include it in future works with proper acknowledgment of ASES

11. Authorship & Ethical Responsibilities

Authorship must comply with ICMJE and COPE principles:

  • Substantial contribution

  • Drafting or revising

  • Final approval

  • Accountability

Authors are fully responsible for:

  • Originality and plagiarism prevention (≤10% similarity as per UGC norms)

  • Accuracy of data and analysis

  • Ethical compliance

  • Funding and conflict disclosures

  • AI transparency

12. Disclaimer

The views expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES), its Editorial Board, or the publisher.

Contact Information

For editorial or data-related inquiries:

NK Publishers
Email: editor@nkpublishers.com
Alternate: nkpublishers.ases@gmail.com
Website: https://nkpublishers.com

We look forward to receiving impactful and innovative research contributions that advance science, engineering, and society at global standards.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements:

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

  • This submission is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.

  • The author(s) must submit a Cover Page, which can be downloaded through this link.

  • The author(s) must submit an Author Declaration, which can be downloaded through this link.

  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.

  • All tables and figures have been properly numbered and labeled.

  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material provided with this submission.

  • The articles submitted to the journal are the sole responsibility of the author(s) for the accuracy of facts and the expression of opinions.

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Copyright Notice

Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES) is an open-access journal published by NK Publishers. Upon acceptance and publication, all articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license, the author(s) retain copyright of their work, and readers, educators, researchers, and other users worldwide are permitted to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material

  • Use the material for any purpose, including commercial purposes

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and ASES, a link to the license is included, and any changes made are clearly indicated. No additional restrictions beyond those of the CC BY 4.0 license are applied.

Full license details are available at:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Publication Rights and Version of Record

Author(s) retain full copyright of their articles and grant NK Publishers a non-exclusive right to publish, distribute, and archive the work as the Version of Record in Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES).

ASES is recognized as the original place of publication. Any subsequent reuse, distribution, or adaptation of the article must clearly acknowledge ASES as the source of first publication.

Preprints and Post-Publication Sharing

Before acceptance:
Author(s) may post preprints, present the work at conferences, include it in theses or dissertations, or deposit it in repositories, provided the version is clearly identified as a preprint or non-final version.

After publication:
Author(s) are encouraged to share the final published version (Version of Record) on personal websites, institutional repositories, and scholarly platforms, with proper attribution to ASES and inclusion of the DOI.

Author Rights Summary

Author(s) have the right to:

  • Use the article for scholarly, educational, and professional purposes

  • Post and distribute the published version in repositories and websites

  • Share the article with colleagues and students

  • Include the article in future works (e.g., books, edited volumes, teaching materials), with acknowledgment of original publication in ASES

All of the above rights are granted under the CC BY 4.0 license, subject only to proper attribution.

Attribution Requirement

When reusing or sharing the article, the following attribution (or equivalent) must be provided:

Author(s). (Year). Title of Article. Advances in Science, Engineering and Society, Volume(Issue), page range. https://doi.org/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Privacy Statement

Identity of the Data Controller

NK Publishers is an academic publishing house committed to the dissemination of high-quality scholarly journals and books, with emphasis on academic integrity, ethical publishing standards, and open-access dissemination.

Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES) is published and technically managed by NK Publishers.

NK Publishers acts as the Data Controller for all personal data processed through the ASES journal platform, which operates on Open Journal Systems (OJS).

Protection of Personal Data and Legal Basis

NK Publishers processes personal data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, where applicable, and relevant national and international data protection laws.

Personal data is processed solely for purposes directly related to scholarly publishing and journal operations. It is not sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties except where explicitly stated or required by law.

The legal bases for processing include:

  • Consent of the data subject

  • Performance of a contract (editorial and publishing services)

  • Legitimate interests associated with academic publishing and research dissemination

How We Collect Personal Data

Personal data is collected directly from users when they:

  • Register an account on the journal platform

  • Submit a manuscript or other scholarly contribution

  • Register as a reader to receive journal notifications

  • Serve as reviewers, editors, or editorial board members

Categories of Data Collected

Mandatory data:

  • Name and surname

  • Institutional affiliation and country

  • Email address

Optional data:

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Biographical summary

  • ORCID iD

  • Profile image

Purposes of Data Processing

Personal data is processed strictly in relation to the role(s) undertaken within ASES and for the following purposes:

  • Identification and communication during the editorial and publication process

  • Submission handling, peer review coordination, editorial decision-making, copyediting, and publication

  • Indexing, archiving, and dissemination of published content

  • Optional notifications regarding new issues, calls for papers, or journal updates

Role-Based Data Use

Readers: Data is used for identification and optional journal notifications.

Authors: Data is used for editorial communication and publication. Upon publication, the author’s name, affiliation, ORCID iD, and biographical summary may be publicly displayed and indexed as part of the permanent scholarly record.

Reviewers: Under the double-blind peer review process, reviewers do not have access to authors’ personal data. Reviewer identities are accessible only to editors for selection and communication purposes, unless an open review model is explicitly adopted.

Editors and Editorial Board Members: Name, affiliation, and country are publicly displayed on the journal website to ensure transparency and academic credibility.

Administrators: Authorized technical staff of NK Publishers may access system data solely for platform maintenance, technical support, and security purposes, and do not interfere with editorial decision-making.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained for as long as the user account remains active or as necessary to fulfill editorial and publishing purposes.

Data associated with published articles forms part of the permanent scholarly and academic record and is retained indefinitely for archiving, indexing, and citation purposes.

Requests for deletion of non-published personal data may be submitted at any time, subject to legal, ethical, and operational obligations.

Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be accessed by:

  • Journal editors and authorized administrative staff

  • The public, in the case of published author and editorial information

  • The Public Knowledge Project (PKP), in anonymized and aggregated form, for platform functionality and improvement

No personal data is used for commercial marketing purposes.

Rights of Data Subjects

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where relevant, users have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request erasure of personal data, where legally permissible

  • Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances

  • Request data portability

Requests may be submitted via the journal platform or by contacting the Data Controller directly.

Minors

Registration and processing of personal data for individuals under the age of 16 require explicit consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Cookies

The ASES platform uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.

  • Essential cookies: Required for authentication and platform operation

  • Analytical cookies: Used for anonymized usage statistics and performance monitoring

  • Third-party service cookies: May be used for indexing or content-sharing functionality

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding personal data processing, please contact:

NK Publishers
Email: editor@nkpublishers.com
Website: https://nkpublishers.com

NK Publishers is committed to safeguarding personal data and upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.