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Author Guidelines

1. General Information

NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology welcomes original scientific articles that contribute significantly to the development of networking, information technology, and emerging digital technologies. Manuscripts may present theoretical studies, methodological innovations, experimental research, system development, empirical investigations, or applied technological solutions.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original, scientifically rigorous, ethically conducted, and have not been published or submitted simultaneously to another journal.

2. Scope of the Journal

Manuscripts should be relevant to the journal's focus, including but not limited to:

  • Computer networking and network architecture
  • Network security and cybersecurity
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Data science and big data
  • Cloud, edge, and distributed computing
  • Information systems and information management
  • Software engineering and application development
  • Mobile and ubiquitous computing
  • Computer vision and intelligent systems
  • Blockchain and emerging technologies
  • Digital transformation and smart technologies
  • Human–computer interaction
  • Performance evaluation and optimization of computing systems

Interdisciplinary studies are encouraged when they demonstrate a clear contribution to networking or information technology.

3. Types of Manuscripts

The journal primarily accepts:

  1. Research Articles – Original research presenting significant theoretical, methodological, experimental, or applied contributions.
  2. Review Articles – Comprehensive and critical reviews of important developments in networking and information technology.
  3. Technical/Applied Articles – Reports of innovative systems, prototypes, algorithms, platforms, or technology implementations with adequate evaluation.

4. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally follow the structure below:

  1. Title
  2. Author Information
  3. Abstract
  4. Keywords
  5. Introduction
  6. Related Work / Literature Review
  7. Materials and Methods / Methodology
  8. Results
  9. Discussion
  10. Conclusion
  11. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  12. Funding Statement (if applicable)
  13. Conflict of Interest Statement
  14. Data Availability Statement (if applicable)
  15. References

The structure may be adjusted according to the nature of the study, provided that the manuscript maintains a clear and logical scientific presentation.

5. Title

The title should be concise, informative, specific, and accurately reflect the primary contribution of the study. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations, excessive technical terminology, and vague expressions.

6. Author Information

For each author, provide:

  • Full name
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Department or study program, where applicable
  • City and country
  • Corresponding author's email address
  • ORCID iD, if available

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office and coordinating responses among all authors.

7. Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise overview of the study and should normally include:

  • Research background or problem
  • Objective
  • Methodology
  • Main results
  • Key conclusion and contribution

The abstract should be written as a single coherent paragraph and should avoid citations, unexplained abbreviations, tables, and figures.

8. Keywords

Provide 3–6 keywords that represent the main concepts of the manuscript. Keywords should be specific and useful for indexing and information retrieval.

9. Introduction

The Introduction should establish the research context and clearly identify the problem or research gap. Authors should explain the significance of the study, summarize relevant previous research, and state the research objective and/or research questions. The novelty and contribution of the study should be explicitly articulated.

10. Literature Review / Related Work

The literature review should critically discuss relevant and recent scholarly publications. Authors should demonstrate how the proposed research differs from, extends, or improves existing approaches.

The journal encourages authors to prioritize recent peer-reviewed literature and authoritative sources while retaining seminal references when necessary.

11. Methodology

The methodology must be described in sufficient detail to enable independent researchers to understand and, where possible, reproduce the study.

Depending on the research type, authors should report:

  • Research design
  • Dataset or data sources
  • Sampling procedures
  • Hardware and software environments
  • Algorithms or models
  • Experimental configuration
  • Parameters and hyperparameters
  • Evaluation metrics
  • Baseline or comparison methods
  • Statistical analysis
  • Validation procedures

For AI and machine learning studies, authors are encouraged to clearly report dataset partitioning, preprocessing, training procedures, model configuration, computational environment, and reproducibility measures.

12. Results

Results should be presented objectively and logically. Tables, figures, graphs, and statistical analyses should be used where appropriate to communicate findings effectively.

Authors should avoid duplicating identical information in the text, tables, and figures. Numerical results should be reported with appropriate precision and accompanied by relevant evaluation measures.

13. Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the findings rather than merely repeat the Results. Authors should explain the implications of the findings, compare them with previous studies, discuss possible reasons for observed differences, and identify theoretical or practical contributions.

Limitations of the study should also be acknowledged where relevant.

14. Conclusion

The Conclusion should directly address the research objectives and summarize the principal findings and contributions. Avoid introducing new results or unsupported claims.

Where appropriate, authors may briefly describe practical implications and directions for future research.

15. Tables and Figures

All tables and figures must:

  • Be numbered consecutively.
  • Have clear and informative titles or captions.
  • Be explicitly referred to in the manuscript.
  • Be legible and of sufficient resolution.
  • Present information that is relevant to the research objectives.

Figures should not contain unnecessary decorative elements. Tables should be formatted consistently and should not unnecessarily duplicate information presented elsewhere.

16. Mathematical Equations

Mathematical equations should be clearly presented using standard mathematical notation. All important variables, symbols, and parameters should be defined when first introduced.

Equations should be numbered consecutively when they are referenced in the text.

17. References and Citations

References must be relevant to the manuscript and cited consistently throughout the text. Authors should ensure that every source cited in the manuscript appears in the reference list and that every reference listed is cited in the manuscript.

The journal encourages the use of recent scholarly literature, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles and reputable conference proceedings.

Authors should use a recognized reference-management system such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to minimize citation and formatting errors.

18. Research Ethics

Authors must comply with applicable research ethics standards. Where research involves human participants, personal data, organizations, or other potentially sensitive information, the manuscript should include appropriate ethical approval or informed-consent information where required.

Authors must not fabricate, falsify, manipulate, or selectively report research data.

19. Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must represent original work. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, and inappropriate manipulation of images or results are unacceptable.

The editorial team may use plagiarism-detection software or other appropriate screening procedures during the editorial process.

20. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript. All authors should have participated sufficiently in the work to take responsibility for the integrity of the research.

Changes to the author list after submission should be justified and approved by all authors and the editorial office.

21. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors may use artificial intelligence tools to support activities such as language improvement, formatting, coding assistance, or data-analysis support, provided that their use does not compromise the originality, accuracy, integrity, or confidentiality of the research.

AI tools should not be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted manuscript. Any substantive use of generative AI in manuscript preparation should be transparently disclosed where required by the journal.

22. Data Availability and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to provide sufficient information to facilitate verification and reproducibility of their findings. Where appropriate, authors should provide:

  • Dataset descriptions or access information
  • Source code or algorithms
  • Experimental configurations
  • Software and hardware specifications
  • Supplementary materials

When data or code cannot be publicly shared because of ethical, legal, privacy, or institutional restrictions, the authors should clearly state the reason.

23. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research.

If no conflict exists, authors may state:

Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest related to this research.

24. Funding

All sources of financial support for the research should be acknowledged. Authors should provide the funding agency, grant number, and other relevant information where applicable.

25. Acknowledgments

Individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship may be acknowledged. This section may include technical assistance, institutional support, access to research facilities, or other significant contributions.

26. Manuscript Quality

Before submission, authors should ensure that the manuscript:

  • Is written in clear and professional academic English.
  • Has consistent terminology throughout the manuscript.
  • Contains accurate citations and references.
  • Includes complete and clearly presented research methods.
  • Uses high-quality tables and figures.
  • Clearly identifies the research novelty and contribution.
  • Contains no unnecessary duplication or unsupported claims.
  • Has been carefully checked for grammar, spelling, and formatting.

27. Submission and Peer Review

Manuscripts are subject to an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance, originality, scientific quality, and compliance with the journal's requirements.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will undergo peer review by qualified reviewers. Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer and editor comments.

The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or designated editor based on the scientific quality of the manuscript, reviewer recommendations, and editorial considerations.

28. Revision

When submitting a revised manuscript, authors should:

  1. Clearly indicate changes made in response to reviewer comments.
  2. Provide a point-by-point response to reviewer comments when requested.
  3. Ensure that all revisions are incorporated consistently throughout the manuscript.
  4. Submit the revised manuscript within the specified deadline.

29. Publication Ethics and Editorial Integrity

NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics, transparency, academic integrity, and responsible research communication. The journal reserves the right to investigate suspected ethical violations and take appropriate action in accordance with recognized scholarly publishing practices.

30. Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should confirm that:

  • The manuscript fits the scope of NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology.
  • The work is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All authors have approved the submitted manuscript.
  • The title, abstract, and keywords accurately represent the research.
  • The methodology is sufficiently detailed for evaluation and reproducibility.
  • Tables and figures are properly numbered and cited.
  • All citations correspond to entries in the reference list.
  • Ethical approval or consent information is included where applicable.
  • Funding and conflict-of-interest information is provided.
  • Data availability information is included where applicable.
  • The manuscript has been carefully checked for language and formatting quality.

NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology encourages authors to present technically rigorous, transparent, reproducible, and practically relevant research that advances knowledge and innovation in networking and information technology.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript to NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology, authors should carefully review the following checklist to ensure that the manuscript meets the journal's scientific, ethical, and technical requirements. Completing these checks can help prevent administrative delays and facilitate a more efficient editorial and peer-review process.

Authors should confirm the following:

  • Journal Scope: The manuscript is relevant to the aims and scope of NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology and presents a clear contribution to networking, information technology, or related emerging technologies.
  • Originality: The manuscript represents original work and has not been previously published or submitted for consideration to another journal.
  • Authorship: All listed authors have made substantial contributions to the research, have reviewed the manuscript, and have approved its submission.
  • Title and Abstract: The title accurately represents the study, and the abstract clearly summarizes the research problem, objectives, methods, principal findings, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: Three to six relevant keywords have been provided and appropriately represent the main topics of the manuscript.
  • Manuscript Structure: The manuscript follows the recommended structure and presents the research in a logical and coherent sequence.
  • Methodology: The research methods, datasets, experimental procedures, algorithms, models, and evaluation techniques are described with sufficient detail to support scientific assessment and reproducibility.
  • Results and Discussion: Results are presented clearly, supported by appropriate evidence, and critically discussed in relation to previous research.
  • Tables and Figures: All tables and figures are clearly labeled, numbered consecutively, referenced in the text, and presented at an appropriate resolution.
  • References: All cited sources appear in the reference list, all listed references are cited in the manuscript, and the references are relevant and consistently formatted.
  • Research Ethics: Appropriate ethical approval, informed consent, or other required ethical documentation has been obtained and reported where applicable.
  • Data and Reproducibility: Data, source code, algorithms, software configurations, or supplementary materials are adequately documented and made available where appropriate and permissible.
  • Funding: All sources of financial support for the research have been disclosed.
  • Conflict of Interest: Any actual or potential conflict of interest has been declared. If none exists, an appropriate declaration has been included.
  • Acknowledgments: Individuals, institutions, or organizations that provided significant support but do not qualify for authorship have been appropriately acknowledged.
  • Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: Any substantive use of generative AI or other AI-assisted tools in manuscript preparation has been disclosed when required, and the authors retain full responsibility for the submitted content.
  • Language and Presentation: The manuscript has been carefully checked for grammar, clarity, consistency, terminology, and academic writing quality.
  • Plagiarism and Research Integrity: The manuscript contains no plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, falsified results, or inappropriate manipulation of research materials.
  • Submission Files: All required files, including the manuscript and supplementary materials where applicable, are complete and ready for submission.
  • Final Approval: The corresponding author has obtained approval from all co-authors for the final version of the manuscript and its submission to NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology.

Authors are encouraged to complete this checklist before uploading their manuscript. Submission of a manuscript indicates that the authors have reviewed and complied with the journal's policies and requirements. Failure to meet essential requirements may result in the manuscript being returned to the authors for correction before entering the peer-review process.

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Copyright Notice

Authors publishing in NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology retain appropriate rights to their scholarly work while granting the journal the necessary rights to publish, distribute, archive, and make the article available to the academic community in accordance with the journal's publishing policy.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they are authorized to grant the required publication rights and that the submitted work is original, has not been previously published in substantially the same form, and does not infringe the copyright or other intellectual property rights of any third party.

Author Rights

Authors retain the right to use their published work for legitimate academic and scholarly purposes, subject to the applicable license and the journal's copyright policy. Such uses may include:

  • Sharing the published article for academic and research purposes.
  • Using the work as part of a thesis, dissertation, or academic portfolio.
  • Including the article in institutional repositories where permitted.
  • Using the article for teaching, research, and other non-commercial academic activities.
  • Creating derivative academic work based on the published research, provided that appropriate acknowledgment and citation are given.

Authors should ensure that any reuse of third-party materials, including figures, photographs, datasets, tables, software, or other copyrighted content, complies with the applicable copyright requirements and permissions.

Copyright and Publication Rights

Upon acceptance and publication, authors grant NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology the necessary rights to publish and disseminate the article through the journal's publishing platform, databases, repositories, indexing services, and other legitimate scholarly channels.

The specific copyright arrangement and licensing terms applicable to an article shall be stated clearly on the published article and in the journal's official publication information.

Third-Party Material

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material owned by third parties when such permission is required. Proper attribution must be provided for all third-party materials included in the manuscript.

If copyrighted material is used under an open license, authors must comply with the conditions of that license, including attribution and any restrictions on modification or commercial use.

Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The manuscript is their original work or that they have the necessary rights to submit it.
  • The manuscript does not unlawfully reproduce copyrighted material.
  • All third-party materials have been appropriately cited and acknowledged.
  • Required permissions have been obtained where applicable.
  • The manuscript is not subject to conflicting publication or licensing agreements.
  • All co-authors have agreed to the submission and publication of the work.

Copyright Statement

A concise copyright statement may be presented as follows:

Copyright Notice: Authors retain the copyright to their work and grant NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology the necessary publication and distribution rights in accordance with the journal's applicable licensing policy. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscript and all accompanying materials comply with applicable copyright, intellectual property, and ethical requirements.

The journal may update its copyright and licensing policies when necessary to reflect changes in publishing practices, indexing requirements, applicable regulations, or scholarly communication standards. The applicable copyright and license information will always be identified in the journal's current publication policy and on individual published articles.

Privacy Statement

NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology respects the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, and other users of the journal platform. Personal information collected during manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and communication with the editorial office will be used only for legitimate journal administration, editorial evaluation, scholarly communication, and publication purposes.

The journal will not disclose personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Author and reviewer information will be handled confidentially and will only be shared when necessary for the editorial and peer-review process or when required by applicable laws and regulations.

By submitting a manuscript, users acknowledge that their information may be processed as necessary to manage the submission, peer-review, publication, and archiving processes of NEWTON: Networking and Information Technology.