Submissions

Author Guidelines

1. About the Journal

The University of Khartoum Engineering Journal (UoKEJ) is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing knowledge across all branches of engineering. We welcome high-quality submissions that:

• Present original theoretical or experimental contributions.
• Propose innovative methodologies with broad applicability.
• Offer interdisciplinary solutions to regional or global engineering challenges.

The journal does not consider:

• Routine technical reports lacking scientific innovation.
• Local case studies without broader relevance.
• Minor enhancements to well-established methods.

2. Types of Submissions

• Regular Papers (4,000–6,000 words)
  Comprehensive original research articles with detailed methodology and in-depth analysis.
• Technical Notes (≤1,500 words)
  Short communications presenting emerging techniques, innovative tools, or early research results.
• Review Articles (By invitation only)
  Critical and comprehensive reviews of specific engineering research areas.
• Perspectives (Invitation-only)
  Expert insights highlighting forward-looking views and future research directions.

3. Ethical and Publishing Policies

Authorship

• Contributor roles must follow the CRediT taxonomy.
• The corresponding author must confirm that all co-authors approve the final manuscript.

Originality and Plagiarism

• All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using CrossCheck.
• Simultaneous submission to other journals is strictly prohibited.

Use of AI Tools

• Permitted uses include:
  • Language editing (grammar, syntax).
  • Reference formatting.
  • Translation assistance.
• Prohibited uses include:
  • Generating substantial content.
  • Data interpretation or analysis.
  • Literature reviews without human verification.
• Declaration Requirement:
  • Authors must include the following statement if AI tools were used:
  • “During manuscript preparation, the authors used [Tool Name] for [specific purpose]. All AI-generated content was reviewed and verified, and the authors accept full responsibility for the published work.”

Conflict of Interest

• All financial, institutional, and personal conflicts must be disclosed upon submission.

4. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Structure

• Title Page (Submitted as a separate file):
• Manuscript title (maximum 15 words).
• Author names with affiliations using superscripts.
• Email address of the corresponding author.

Main Document:

• Structured abstract (maximum 250 words).
• 5–6 relevant keywords.
• Introduction (clearly stating the research gap).
• Methods (detailed and reproducible).
• Results and Discussion (presented in separate sections).
• Conclusion (highlighting implications and societal relevance).
• Supplementary Material (optional):
  • Datasets, extended methods, or multimedia content.

Formatting Requirements

Layout:

• A4 paper, two-column format (except abstract).
• Margins: 20 mm (top/bottom), 17 mm (sides).
• Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single line spacing.

Equations:

• Use MathType or Equation Editor.
• Number equations consecutively.

Figures and Tables:

• Minimum resolution: 300 DPI.
• Accepted formats: EPS, PDF, TIFF.
• Ensure fonts are embedded for vector graphics.

References (IEEE style):

                    [1] A. Author, Book Title, Publisher, 2023.

[2] B. Author, “Article Title,” Journal Name, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1–15, 2022.

Author Checklist

Before submission, ensure:

• Compliance with ethical standards.
• Proper manuscript formatting.
• Full disclosure of conflicts of interest.
• Copyright permissions secured.
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5. Submission Process

Required Documents

• Manuscript (DOCX or LaTeX format).
• Cover letter including:
  • Brief statement of the manuscript’s originality and relevance.
  • Suggested reviewers (up to five names).
  • Compliance declarations.
  • Optional graphical abstract.
• Supplementary files (if applicable).

Peer Review Process

• Double-blind review.
• Minimum of two expert reviewers.
• Initial decision typically provided within 4–6 weeks.

6. After Acceptance

• Copyright and Licensing
  • Authors retain copyright under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.
  • An exclusive license is granted to UoKEJ for publication and distribution.

Publication Fees

• No fees are charged for submission or publication