Author Guidelines

The Proceeding of the International Conference on Applied Sciences, Information and Technology (ICo-ASCNITech) welcomes high-quality, original research articles. To ensure a smooth peer-review and publication process, all authors must strictly adhere to the following guidelines. Manuscripts that do not conform to these instructions may be returned to the authors for correction before being considered for review.

1. General Requirements

  • Language: All manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English.

  • Length: Manuscripts should be between 6 to 10 pages in length, including tables, figures, and references.

  • Template: Authors must format their papers according to the official ICo-ASCNITech Manuscript Template. 

  • Originality: The paper must be original, unpublished, and not currently under review elsewhere. The similarity index must not exceed 25%.

2. Manuscript Structure (IMRAD Format) Because ICo-ASCNITech is a multidisciplinary conference, we recognize that research approaches vary across fields. All papers must follow the standard IMRAD structure, with specific adaptations depending on your research domain (Engineering vs. Social Sciences/Humanities).

A. Title, Abstract, and Keywords

  • Title: Must be concise, informative, and reflect the main contribution of the paper.

  • Abstract: A single paragraph (150-250 words) summarizing the background, objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusion. Do not include citations or undefined abbreviations in the abstract.

  • Keywords: Provide 3 to 5 keywords separated by commas.

B. Introduction Provide the background of the study, state the specific problem being addressed, and review relevant recent literature to establish the research gap. Clearly state the objectives of the study at the end of this section. This structure applies to all disciplines.

C. Methods (Methodology) This section must provide sufficient detail to allow the work to be reproduced.

  • For Engineering, IT, and Applied Sciences: Detail the experimental setup, materials, hardware/software specifications, system architecture, prototyping steps, parameters, and mathematical/computational modeling.

  • For Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education: Describe the research design (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods). Detail the sampling techniques, participant demographics, data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, interviews, or linguistic corpora), and the analytical frameworks used.

D. Results and Discussion This section can be combined or presented as two separate sections. It should clearly present the findings and interpret their significance.

  • For Engineering, IT, and Applied Sciences: Focus on the presentation of empirical data, system performance testing, validation of prototypes, and error analysis. Use clear tables, charts, and graphs to illustrate technical outcomes and benchmark them against existing technologies.

  • For Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education: Focus on thematic analysis, statistical correlations, and qualitative interpretations. Discuss the societal impact, behavioral patterns, or linguistic phenomena observed. The discussion should connect the findings back to the theoretical framework and literature mentioned in the Introduction.

E. Conclusion Summarize the main findings of the research without merely repeating the abstract. Highlight the practical implications (downstreaming potential) of the study, acknowledge any limitations, and suggest directions for future research.

F. Acknowledgment (Optional) Recognize funding agencies, institutions, or individuals who provided significant assistance to the research.

G. References All citations and references must follow a standardized format. To maintain consistency, we strongly recommend using reference management software (such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote).

  • For Engineering and IT papers: IEEE Style is preferred.

  • For Social Sciences, Humanities, and Business papers: APA Style (7th Edition) is preferred. Ensure that all cited works are recent (preferably published within the last 5-10 years) and come from reputable primary sources.