Author Guidelines

Data Science & Big Data Technology (DSBDT) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Institute of Advanced Technology and Green Innovation (INATGI). The journal publishes original research and review articles in the fields of data science, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data engineering, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, and data-driven applications.

Authors should carefully read the following guidelines before preparing and submitting manuscripts. Manuscripts that do not follow the journal requirements may be returned before peer review.

1. Article Types

DSBDT considers the following types of submissions:

  • Research Article
    Original research presenting new theories, methods, algorithms, systems, experiments, or applications.
  • Review Article
    Comprehensive reviews, systematic literature reviews, and research trend analyses covering important developments in data science and big data technologies.
  • Methodological Article
    New frameworks, models, algorithms, architectures, or analytical approaches.
  • Application Article / Case Study
    Practical studies demonstrating the application of data science technologies in industrial, business, scientific, or social domains.
  • Short Communication
    Brief reports describing significant findings or emerging research directions.

2. Submission Requirements

All manuscripts must be submitted through the DSBDT online submission system. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that:

  • The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.
  • The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
  • All authors have approved the submitted version.
  • The manuscript complies with research ethics requirements.
  • All sources, datasets, and previous studies are properly cited.

The submission package should include:

  • Main Manuscript (without author-identifying information)
  • Title Page
  • Cover Letter
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Funding Statement (if applicable)
  • Data Availability Statement (if applicable)

3. Manuscript Template

Authors are required to use the official DSBDT manuscript template. The template provides the required structure, formatting style, section organization, and publication layout.

Please download the official template below:

Download DSBDT Manuscript Template (.docx)

4. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should normally contain the following sections:

  1. Title
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Introduction
  5. Related Work / Literature Review
  6. Methodology
  7. Results
  8. Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. Acknowledgements (optional)
  11. Funding Information
  12. Conflict of Interest Statement
  13. Data Availability Statement
  14. References

5. Title Page

The title page should include:

  • Full manuscript title
  • All authors' names
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Corresponding author information
  • Email addresses
  • ORCID identifiers (recommended)

The title page should be submitted separately from the anonymous manuscript for double-blind peer review.

6. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should provide a concise summary of the research objectives, methods, main findings, and contributions.

  • Recommended length: 150–300 words
  • Keywords: 3–6 terms

7. Figures, Tables and Equations

Figures

  • Figures must be numbered consecutively.
  • Each figure must be cited in the main text.
  • Figures should have sufficient resolution and readability.
  • Authors should provide editable figures whenever possible.

Tables

  • Tables must be editable and not inserted as images.
  • Each table requires a clear title.
  • Tables should be numbered according to their order of appearance.

Equations

  • Equations should be created using editable equation tools.
  • Important equations should be numbered and referenced in the text.

8. References

DSBDT follows the APA reference style. Authors should ensure that references are complete, accurate, and consistent.

  • All cited works must appear in the reference list.
  • All references in the reference list must be cited in the manuscript.
  • DOIs should be provided whenever available.

9. Data and Code Availability

DSBDT encourages transparent and reproducible research. Authors should provide information regarding:

  • Dataset sources
  • Data accessibility
  • Software or code availability
  • Experimental settings and computational environment

10. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

AI-assisted tools may be used for limited purposes such as language editing, formatting assistance, or improving readability.

Authors remain fully responsible for:

  • The accuracy of scientific content
  • The originality of the manuscript
  • The validity of data and results
  • The integrity of references

AI tools cannot be listed as authors and must not be used to generate fabricated data, references, or scientific results.

11. Research Ethics and Integrity

Authors must follow internationally recognized standards of research integrity.

  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
  • Duplicate submission and duplicate publication are not allowed.
  • Authorship should accurately reflect academic contributions.
  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

12. Peer Review Process

DSBDT applies a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Reviewer identities are confidential, and authors' identities are removed from manuscripts during review.

Editorial decisions include:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

13. Publication Ethics

DSBDT follows recognized principles of publication ethics and maintains the integrity of the academic record through plagiarism checking, ethical review, correction procedures, and responsible editorial practices.

14. Contact

Editorial Office
Data Science & Big Data Technology (DSBDT)
Institute of Advanced Technology and Green Innovation (INATGI)

Email: editorial@inatgi.net