Submission Guidelines

 

University of Khartoum Engineering Journal (UoKEJ)

Author Guidelines

1. Introduction and Scope

The University of Khartoum Engineering Journal (UoKEJ) publishes peer-reviewed research across all engineering disciplines.

  • We prioritize:
    • Original theoretical/experimental advancements
    • Novel methodologies with broad applicability
    • Interdisciplinary engineering solutions for regional/global challenges
  • We do not accept:
    • Routine technical reports without scientific novelty
    • Local case studies lacking generalizable findings
    • Incremental improvements of well-established methods

2. Manuscript Categories

  • Regular Papers (4,000–6,000 words): Original research with complete methodology and analysis.
  • Technical Notes (≤1,500 words): Brief reports on emerging techniques or preliminary findings.
  • Review Articles (By invitation): Comprehensive critical evaluations of research fields.
  • Perspectives (Invitation-only): Expert commentaries on future research directions.

3. Ethical Policies

  • Authorship
    • Follow CRediT taxonomy for contributor roles.
    • Corresponding author must verify all co-author approvals.
  • Originality
    • CrossCheck plagiarism screening applied to all submissions.
    • Concurrent submission to multiple journals is prohibited.
  • AI and Writing Tools
    • Permitted:
      • Language polishing (grammar, syntax)
      • Reference formatting
      • Translation assistance
    • Prohibited:
      • Substantive content generation
      • Data interpretation/analysis
      • Literature synthesis without verification
    • Declaration Requirement:
      During manuscript preparation, the authors utilized [Tool Name] for [specific purpose]. All AI-generated content was rigorously verified, and authors assume full responsibility for the final work.
  • Conflicts of Interest
    • Disclose all financial, institutional, and personal relationships.

4. Manuscript Preparation

  • Structure
    • Title Page (separate file):
      • Full title (≤15 words)
      • Author affiliations with superscripts
      • Corresponding author email
    • Main Text:
      • Structured abstract (250 words)
      • 5–6 keywords
      • Introduction (with clear gap analysis)
      • Methods (reproducible detail)
      • Results & Discussion (separate sections)
      • Conclusions (with societal impact)
    • Supplementary Materials:
      • Large datasets
      • Extended methodologies
      • Multimedia files
  • Formatting Standards
  • Layout:
    • Two-column format
    • Paper size: A4
    • Margins: 20 mm top/bottom, 17 mm left/right
    • Font: Times New Roman, 10pt
    • Line spacing: Single
    • Abstract in single-column format
  • Equations: Use MathType or Equation Editor; number consecutively.
  • Figures/Tables:
    • Minimum 300 DPI
    • Formats: EPS, PDF, or TIFF
    • Embed fonts in vector graphics
  • Reference Style Example:
    • [1] Author A. (2023). Book Title. Publisher.
    • [2] Author B. (2022). "Article Title". Journal, 1(1), 1–15.
  • Checklist for Authors:
    • Ethical compliance
    • Manuscript formatting
    • Disclosure statements
    • Copyright clearance

5. Submission Process

  • Required Files:
    • Manuscript (DOCX or LaTeX)
    • Cover letter addressing:
      • Novelty statement
      • Suggested reviewers (5 names)
      • Compliance declaration
    • Graphical abstract (optional)
    • Supplementary files (if applicable)
  • Peer Review:
    • Double-blind review
    • At least 2 expert reviewers
    • Initial decision within 4–6 weeks

6. Post-Acceptance

  • Copyright:
    • Authors retain rights under CC BY-NC 4.0
    • Exclusive publishing license granted to UoKEJ
  • Publication Fees: No submission or publication charges.