Submission Guidelines

The International Journal of Engineering Research in Big Data Systems (IJERBDS) welcomes original and innovative contributions from researchers, academicians, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, doctoral scholars, and technology practitioners worldwide. Authors are encouraged to carefully follow these guidelines to facilitate efficient editorial processing and publication.

Scope of the Journal

IJERBDS publishes research in areas including, but not limited to:

Big Data and Analytics

  • Big Data Systems
  • Data Engineering
  • Data Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Warehousing
  • Data Mining

Artificial Intelligence

  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Generative AI
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Explainable AI

Computer Science and Information Technology

  • Software Engineering
  • Database Technologies
  • Information Systems
  • Algorithms
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Intelligent Information Systems

Cloud and Distributed Computing

  • Cloud Computing
  • Edge Computing
  • Fog Computing
  • Distributed Systems
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Serverless Architectures

Internet of Things and Smart Technologies

  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Industrial IoT
  • Smart Cities
  • Smart Healthcare
  • Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Embedded Technologies

Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies

  • Information Security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Blockchain
  • Digital Twins
  • Quantum Computing
  • Automation Systems

Engineering Applications

  • Computer Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Communication Systems
  • Intelligent Manufacturing
  • Industry 4.0 Technologies

Categories of Manuscripts

IJERBDS accepts the following article types:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Papers
  • Survey Articles
  • Technical Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Industrial Research Reports
  • Application-Oriented Studies
  • Short Communications
  • Emerging Technology Reviews
  • Conference Extended Papers

All submissions should demonstrate scientific merit, innovation, technical rigor, and relevance to the journal's specialization.

Language Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in professional English.
  • Authors should ensure clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy.
  • Technical terminology should be used consistently throughout the manuscript.
  • Abbreviations should be defined upon first use.

Manuscript Length

Research Articles

3,000–10,000 words

Review Articles

5,000–12,000 words

Technical Notes and Case Studies

2,500–6,000 words

Short Communications

1,500–3,000 words

Longer manuscripts may be considered when justified by exceptional scholarly contribution.

Manuscript Formatting

Authors should prepare manuscripts using:

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Text Size: 12 pt
  • Heading Size: 14 pt Bold
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Page Numbers: Required

Tables, figures, equations, algorithms, and charts must be clearly numbered and referenced within the manuscript.

Recommended Manuscript Structure

Authors are encouraged to organize manuscripts as follows:

  1. Title of the Article
  2. Author Name(s)
  3. Institutional Affiliation(s)
  4. ORCID ID (if available)
  5. Corresponding Author Details
  6. Abstract (150–300 words)
  7. Keywords (4–8 keywords)
  8. Introduction
  9. Literature Review / Related Work
  10. Research Methodology
  11. Experimental Design or System Framework
  12. Results and Analysis
  13. Discussion
  14. Conclusion
  15. Future Scope (optional)
  16. Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  17. Funding Information (if applicable)
  18. References

The structure may vary depending on the nature of the research.

Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

The abstract should:

  • Clearly state the purpose of the study.
  • Summarize methodology.
  • Present key findings.
  • Highlight significance of the work.

Keywords

Provide 4–8 keywords that accurately reflect the subject area and improve discoverability.

References and Citations

Authors must use a consistent citation format throughout the manuscript.

Accepted citation styles include:

  • APA (7th Edition)
  • IEEE
  • Chicago
  • Harvard

References should be complete, accurate, and directly relevant to the manuscript.

Figures, Tables, and Equations

Authors should ensure that:

  • Figures are high quality and clearly readable.
  • Tables contain meaningful captions.
  • Equations are properly numbered where applicable.
  • Sources are acknowledged when reproduced or adapted.

Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary materials including:

  • Datasets
  • Source Code
  • Algorithms
  • Multimedia Files
  • Technical Documentation
  • Experimental Configurations

Supplementary content should support the reproducibility and transparency of research findings.

Submission Process

Manuscripts may be submitted through:

  • The official online journal submission system.
  • The designated editorial email published on the journal website.

A complete submission should normally include:

  • Manuscript File
  • Author Information
  • Cover Letter (optional)
  • Declaration of Originality
  • Conflict of Interest Statement (if applicable)

Revision Process

Where revisions are requested, authors should:

  • Address reviewer comments carefully.
  • Highlight modifications made to the manuscript.
  • Provide a response document explaining revisions.
  • Resubmit within the specified timeline.

Revised manuscripts may undergo additional editorial evaluation before acceptance.

Publication Charges

Any publication-related charges, if applicable, are communicated transparently through official journal channels.

No manuscript should be submitted through third-party agents or intermediaries claiming guaranteed publication services.

Contact Information

Authors seeking assistance regarding submissions, manuscript preparation, publication schedules, or journal procedures may contact the editorial office through the official communication channels available on the IJERBDS website.

Submission Checklist

Before submission, authors should verify that:

✓ The manuscript falls within the journal scope.

✓ The manuscript is written in professional English.

✓ All authors have approved the submission.

✓ References are complete and correctly formatted.

✓ Tables and figures are properly labeled.

✓ Required declarations have been completed.

✓ The manuscript complies with journal formatting requirements.