About the Journal
The Journal of Innovative Studies in Computing and Applications (JISCA) is an esteemed international, peer-reviewed journal published annually. It serves as a platform for scientists, engineers, and research scholars in computer science and information technology to disseminate high-quality, refereed papers. Committed to upholding scientific and publishing ethics, JISCA ensures a swift publication process and offers free online access to its readers.
Focus and Scope
JISCA aims to provide rapid publication of high-quality, refereed research papers across various engineering and technological disciplines. Topics covered include:
- Machine Learning
- Ubiquitous Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Network Security and Cryptography
- Image Processing
- Embedded System
- Natural Language Processing
- Modelling and simulation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Signal Processing
- Software Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Soft Computing
- Scientific computation and Robotics
- Statistical Analysis & Tools
- Multimedia Communication & System
- Cloud Computing and Grid Computing
- Data Mining in different Applications
- Fuzzy mathematics and its applications
- Information and Communication Technology
- Block chain Technology
- Ethical Hacking
- Mobile Communications
- Ontology Engineering
- Semantic Web
- Knowledge Based Systems
Editorial Policies
Copyright Policy
Copyright entails ownership and control of intellectual property in original works, which are subject to copyright law. JISCA provides open access, making all content freely available without charge.
Review Process
Manuscripts undergo a thorough online submission and review process:
- 1. Initial evaluation by the editor.
- 2. If deemed suitable, assignment to 2-5 external reviewers.
- 3. Reviewers submit reports and recommendations within 4-8 weeks.
Possible editorial decisions include:
- • Publish
- • Consider after Minor Changes
- • Consider after Major Changes
- • Reject
The peer review is single-blinded, with reviewers aware of authors' identities but not vice versa.
Author Guidelines
Online Submissions: Authors must register and log in to submit manuscripts in clear, concise English, formatted in MS Word. Submissions are reviewed within two months.
Terms of Submission : Submissions must be original, unpublished works not under consideration elsewhere. Authors must ensure all co-authors approve the submission.
Review : Manuscripts are reviewed for academic excellence and must meet JISCA's standards.
Title and Authorship Information : Include the paper title, authors' full names, affiliations, addresses, and the corresponding author's email.
Abstract : Provide a 200-word abstract summarizing the purpose, approach, results, and conclusions.
Keywords : Include five keywords for indexing purposes.
Releases : Include permission letters for any material from prior copyrighted publications.
Text Formatting : Use MS Word for submissions, ensuring careful spell check and grammar check. Follow specified formatting guidelines for headings, figures, tables, and equations.
Conclusion : Summarize the novel findings and essential ideas without repeating the introduction or abstract.
Acknowledgements : Acknowledge contributions and funding sources appropriately.
References : Ensure complete and accurate references, following the specified format for journals, books, book chapters, and online references.
Proofs : Return corrected proofs within 3-5 days of receipt.
Publication Ethics : JISCA upholds the highest ethical standards, based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. This includes duties for editors, reviewers, and authors regarding publication decisions, confidentiality, objectivity, and disclosure of conflicts of interest.
Plagiarism Policy : Plagiarism, defined as reproducing another's work with at least 20% similarity without citation, is a serious violation. Suspected plagiarism is thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions are taken.
Disclaimer : Responsibility for article content lies with the authors, not the journal. JISCA ensures the highest ethical standards for scientific publications.