Submissions

Author Guidelines

1. Publication Fees/Charges

The Journal of Knowledge Learning and Science Technology (JKLST) is an open-access journal with a publication fee of 80 USD (hard copy not included). Authors are required to pay this fee after their manuscript is accepted for publication. Financial support or funding sources should be disclosed. The publication fee is non-refundable unless the publication is canceled due to the journal's reasons.

2. Manuscript Submission

We invite original, previously unpublished research papers, reviews, surveys, tutorial papers, application papers, case studies, short research notes, and letters on both applied and theoretical aspects. Manuscripts should be written in English or Chinese and should not be less than 8000 words, ideally not exceeding 8000 words (including references and appendices) or 19 pages in length (See Article Template). Submissions must include the following elements where applicable:

• Title
• Authors
• Affiliations
• Contacts
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Introduction
• Main Text
• Conclusions
• Appendices
• Acknowledgements
• References

Papers should be formatted into A4-size (21 x 29.7 cm) pages. Please download the Article Template for manuscript preparation. Manuscripts should be submitted via the Journal's submission system or emailed to editor@jklst.org with a covering email stating the name, address, and affiliation of the corresponding author.

Note: Only MS Word format is acceptable. Authors are forbidden to publish the same research in more than one journal. Authors may suggest 2-4 reviewers by providing their title, full name, and contact information. The editor will decide whether to use these recommendations.

3. Manuscript Structure

Natural Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials & Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Findings/Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

Humanities (e.g., Literature, Philosophy, History)

• Abstract/Summary
• Introduction
• Background or Contextual Information/Literature review
• Main Body (Analysis/Interpretation)
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

Engineering & Technology

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology & Design
• Results & Testing
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

Medical & Health Sciences

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

4. Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts submitted are checked for plagiarism using Crosscheck (powered by iThenticate).

5. Review Process

Authors must participate in the peer review process. Submissions are accepted for review with the understanding that the same work has neither been submitted to, nor published in, another publication. Concurrent submission will result in immediate rejection.

Manuscripts are subject to a fair, unbiased peer review process and are considered based on their significance, novelty, and usefulness. The review output will either be:

• Accept
• Accept with minor changes
• Accept with major changes
• Reject

The review process may take up to three months. If revisions are requested, the revised version should be submitted within 3 months for major revisions or 1 month for minor revisions. Authors needing more time should contact the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to reject a paper if it doesn't meet the journal's aims and scope, isn't technically sound, isn't revised satisfactorily, or is inadequate in presentation.

6. Revised and Final Version Submission

Revised versions should follow the same formatting requirements as the final version. Include a short summary of modifications and responses to reviewers' comments. Use the JKLST Article Template for the final version. Submit electronically via email to editor@jklst.org, referring to the paper ID.

7. Copyright

Submission implies the paper is not under review elsewhere. It is the author's responsibility to ensure no copyright infringements, defamation, or other issues arise from the manuscript. Obtain all necessary copyright release permissions for any copyrighted materials before submission.