IJEGSI
For Authors

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere, in accordance with the IJEGSI standard format.

General Submission Rules
Manuscripts must not be under consideration for publication in any other journal at the time of submission.
There are no limits on the number of pages, figures, tables, or references, provided the work is original, significant, clear, relevant, and accurate.
Articles can be written in either English or French.
Submissions must be in MS Word-compatible format: .doc or .docx
Each submission will undergo rigorous expert peer review before acceptance.
Manuscript Format
Page Size
A4 (8.27 in × 11.69 in), two-column Word document
Columns
Two columns with 0.27 in space between
Font Style
Cambria throughout
Font Size
Title: 14pt capital bold — Abstract: 10pt — Body: 9pt
Margins
Top 0.55 in — Bottom 0.5 in — Left & Right 1 in
Abstract
10pt regular; heading in 10pt capital bold
Keywords
3 to 10 keywords, separated by semicolons
Author Info
Single-column centered; names 12pt bold; affiliations 10pt
Manuscript Structure
1.Title — 14pt capital bold Cambria, single-column and centered.
2.Authors & Affiliations — 12pt bold names with no academic titles; 10pt affiliations, emails, and corresponding author.
3.Abstract — 10pt capital bold heading; 10pt regular body.
4.Keywords — 10pt italic bold heading; 3–10 keywords separated by semicolons.
5.Main Body — two-column Cambria; at most three heading levels at 9pt.
6.Conclusions — closing section before acknowledgments and references.
7.Acknowledgment — optional thanks to contributors or funding sources.
8.References — 9pt; numbered consecutively in square brackets in the text, e.g. [1].
Reference Format

Cite sources in the text with consecutive square brackets (e.g. [1], [2]). List numbered references at the end of the article in 9pt font. Each reference should include the authors' names, the title of the work, and the full name of the journal or source. A DOI is recommended where available.

Examples

[1] Bahadur, K., Haque, I., Legwegoh, A. F., & Fraser, E. D. (2016). Strategies to reduce food loss in the Global South. Sustainability, 8(7), 595.

[2] Stone, H., & Sidel, J. L. (1985). Sensory Evaluation Practices, pp. 56–59. Orlando, USA: Academic Press.

For more information on DOI, visit www.doi.org

How to Submit

Authors may submit their papers through either of the following methods:

Option 1 — Online Submission System

Create an account and submit directly through this platform for real-time tracking and notifications.

Option 2 — Email Submission

Send your manuscript file directly to the editorial office via email.

If you experience any difficulties during the submission process, our support team is available to provide guidance. Please contact editor@ijegsi.org for assistance.

Editorial Process and Publication
Upon receipt, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess relevance, originality, quality, and compliance with journal requirements before proceeding to peer review.
IJEGSI endeavors to make accepted articles available online as quickly as possible following peer review, editorial evaluation, and final production.
The journal publishes six issues per year on a bi-monthly schedule, providing frequent opportunities to disseminate research across science, technology, governance, education, management, and related disciplines.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts are complete, clearly presented, properly structured, and suitable for peer review before submission.

Ethical Guidelines

All submissions must comply with IJEGSI's publication ethics for authors, reviewers, and editors — including originality, exclusive submission, and accurate reporting.

Copyright and licensing

The corresponding author completes the copyright transfer. After publication, IJEGSI holds copyright; reuse of the article is under CC BY 4.0.

AI use and data availability

Disclose ChatGPT or other AI assistance, and include a data availability statement when your conclusions depend on data or code.

Sample Paper Format

Download the official Word template and follow the two-column A4 layout, fonts, and citation style before you submit.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

A one-time Article Processing Charge of $50.00 is due at submission. The fee is kept if the manuscript is accepted, and fully refunded if it is rejected (after an administrator confirms). Authors from low-income and lower-middle-income countries may apply for a waiver. Payment can be made via Stripe or PayPal in the submission wizard.