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Instruction For Authors

Frontiers in Emerging Engineering & Technologies (FEET)

eISSN: 2978-3720 | International Peer-Reviewed Journal | Open Access

1. About the Journal

Frontiers in Emerging Engineering & Technologies (FEET) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, Open Access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, impactful research that advances knowledge in mechanical, electrical, civil, computer, chemical, materials, and cross-disciplinary engineering fields.

FEET provides an inclusive global platform for researchers, academicians, software engineers, industrial specialists, and policymakers to disseminate original empirical research, critical theoretical insights, novel designs, and evidence-based solutions addressing technical challenges in modern engineering ecosystems.

2. Scope and Acceptable Topics

The journal welcomes high-quality submissions covering (but not limited to) the following core focus areas:

  • Mechanical, Robotics & Industrial Automation: Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing, Control Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Kinematics, and Autonomous Systems.

  • Electrical, Electronics & Communications: Power Systems, Renewable Energy Microgrids, VLSI Design, Signal Processing, Telecommunications, and Embedded Systems.

  • Computer Science, AI & Emerging Tech: Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Cloud/Edge Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain Protocols.

  • Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering: Sustainable Construction Materials, Smart Cities, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation, and Structural Health Monitoring.

  • Chemical, Materials & Nanotechnology: Advanced Biomaterials, Polymer Engineering, Nanotechnology Applications, Catalysis, and Chemical Process Modeling.

  • Interdisciplinary Engineering Applications: Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Storage Technologies, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Digital Manufacturing.

3. Acceptable Article Types

FEET publishes several distinct categories of scholarly contributions:

  • Original Research Articles: Empirical, experimental, simulation-based, or theoretical studies presenting novel findings, robust methodologies, and clear engineering contributions.

  • Review Papers & Systematic Literature Reviews: Critical, systematic, and comprehensive reviews of existing technical literature, meta-analyses, and emerging technological frameworks.

  • Case Studies & Technical Reports: In-depth analyses of real-world industrial implementations, system engineering failures, complex structural designs, or field test evaluations.

  • Conceptual Papers & Frameworks: Theoretical models, groundbreaking algorithmic architectures, and new engineering paradigms.

  • Short Communications & Technical Notes: Concise reports on preliminary experimental findings, novel open-source computational tools, or urgent technical perspectives.

4. Pre-Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must verify full compliance with the following requirements:

  • Originality: The manuscript represents entirely original work and has not been published previously in any form.

  • Exclusivity: The manuscript is not currently under consideration by any other journal, edited book, or conference platform.

  • Author Approvals: All co-authors have reviewed, approved, and explicitly agreed to the submission of the final manuscript version.

  • Ethical Compliance: Necessary institutional ethics board approvals, safety standards, and data integrity requirements have been strictly met.

  • Plagiarism & Integrity: The manuscript adheres to the journal's Publication Ethics and maintains a similarity index below the acceptable journal threshold (<15% overall, excluding references and standard technical terms).

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5. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

A. General Formatting

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format only.

  • Language: Academic English (clear, concise, and grammatically correct).

  • Font & Size: Times New Roman, 12 pt size.

  • Line Spacing: 1.5 line spacing throughout the entire document.

  • Margins: Standard 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.

  • Page Numbers: Consecutive numbering centered at the bottom of each page.

B. Recommended Manuscript Structure (IMRaD)

Title Page

  • Concise and informative manuscript title.

  • Full names, institutional affiliations, city, and country of all authors.

  • Active ORCID iDs for all authors.

  • Corresponding author’s official email address (editor@irjernet.com / author email) and contact details.

Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract: A structured or unstructured summary between 150–250 words covering background, engineering problem/objective, methodology/simulation setup, key technical findings, and practical implications.

  • Keywords: 4 to 6 relevant technical keywords reflecting the primary subjects of the research.

Main Body Structure

  • Introduction: Engineering problem statement, practical context, research gaps, research questions, and specific study objectives.

  • Literature Review / Theoretical Framework: Critical evaluation of prior state-of-the-art work and theoretical/mathematical foundation.

  • Methodology: System design, circuit diagrams, mathematical modeling, simulation protocols, experimental apparatus, sample preparation, data acquisition, and software tools used.

  • Results / Analysis: Clear presentation of quantitative empirical data, simulation outputs, visual graphs, CAD renderings, or performance benchmarks.

  • Discussion: Interpretation of technical findings, comparison with benchmark literature, engineering contributions, practical/industrial implications, and study limitations.

  • Conclusion: Concise summary of key technical outcomes, practical recommendations, and future research directions.

Declarations & Back Matter

  • Funding Statement: Details of research grants, industrial support, or university funding received.

  • Conflict of Interest Declaration: Disclosure of any personal, commercial, financial, or institutional competing interests.

  • Data Availability Statement: Clear explanation of where raw experimental data, code repositories, or CAD files can be accessed.

  • Acknowledgements: (If applicable) Recognition of technical assistance, laboratory staff, language editing, or institutional support.

  • References: Formatted strictly in standard technical referencing style (e.g., IEEE or APA style). Active Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) must be provided for all references wherever available.

  • Tables & Figures: Embedded directly within the text close to their first mention with clear, descriptive captions and high-resolution quality.

6. Peer Review & Editorial Process

FEET enforces a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process to safeguard scientific quality and objectiveness:

  1. Initial Desk Review: The Editorial Office evaluates submissions for scope alignment, formatting compliance, language clarity, and similarity analysis (Turnitin/iThenticate).

  2. Double-Blind Peer Review: Manuscripts meeting desk standards are evaluated by at least two independent domain experts without revealing author or reviewer identities.

  3. Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer recommendations, the Handling Editor / Editor-in-Chief issues one of five formal decisions:

    • Accept without Revision

    • Minor Revisions Required

    • Major Revisions Required (Subject to re-evaluation)

    • Reject with Opportunity for Resubmission

    • Reject

7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

  • Authors may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Large Language Model (LLM) tools solely for language translation, basic grammar improvement, software code optimization, or readability refinement.

  • AI tools cannot be listed as an author or co-author under any circumstances, as they do not meet authorship eligibility criteria.

  • Authors must explicitly declare the use of AI tools in the Methods or Acknowledgments section and remain 100% accountable for the originality, factual accuracy, mathematical correctness, and integrity of the content.

8. Open Access, Copyright & APC

  • Open Access: All published articles are made freely and permanently accessible online to readers, researchers, and engineers worldwide immediately upon publication without restriction.

  • Copyright Retention: Authors retain 100% full copyright of their published work licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Submission Fee: $0 (No charges for submitting or reviewing manuscripts).

  • Article Processing Charge (APC): To cover digital infrastructure, Crossref DOI registration, typesetting, and archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is payable only after formal double-blind peer review and final editorial acceptance. There are no submission or hidden charges.

9. Manuscript Submission & Editorial Contact

Manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal's official publishing portal:

  • Online Submission Link: Submit Manuscript via Online Google Form

  • Editorial Assistance: For queries regarding manuscript status, preparation standards, or technical support, please contact the Editorial Office at editor@irjernet.com.