Contributor Guidelines

Author Guidelines for Submission

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

The following documents must be emailed before
the Desk Review process can be initiated:

  1. Authorship, Conflict of Interest & Originality Declaration
  2. Full-length article, including an abstract of 150 words, in MS Word format.
  3. Author(s)’ 30-word introduction, complete email and postal contact details and current organisational affiliation.

Note:

  • JASS does not charge a publication fee from
    authors.
  • JASS is an open-access journal. All published
    work is freely available to read, download, copy, distribute, print,
    search, or link to the full text of articles, index, or use for any lawful
    purpose.
  • Copyright: JASS,
    as the publisher, holds the right of first publication. Authors retain
    rights to use the substance of their work in future endeavours, provided
    it is not offered for sale and includes proper attribution to the journal.

EDITORIAL & REVIEW PROCESS

  1. Only original and unpublished papers are accepted for consideration.
  2. Submissions undergo initial Desk Review, where they are screened using plagiarism/AI detection software. Referenced/cited content should not exceed 19% of the paper. The journal has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism.
  3. Approved submissions proceed to a rigorous double-blind Peer Review by a minimum of two Subject Experts. During this process, papers may be rejected, accepted with minor or major revisions. Several rounds of revisions may be required. Peer approved scholarly articles are edited for content, language, and grammar. Editorial and review decisions are final.

STRUCTURE OF PAPER/BOOK REVIEW

1. Word Count

  • Manuscripts: 4,500–5,000 words.
  • Book Reviews: 1,000 words (limited to reviews of
    recent books on aerospace, security, or related topics).

2. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: A concise narrative summarising the title, theme, objectives, data sources, and major findings (150 words, in italics).
  • Include keywords capturing the paper’s main aspects.

3. Paper Structure

Use the following structure for manuscripts:

  • Title (Roboto 14 pt, Bold)
  • Author’s name (italicized bio-note in footnote, 30 words)
  • Abstract (italics)
  • Keywords
  • Suggested Sections:
    1. Introduction/Background
    2. Methodology
    3. Literature
      Review
    4. Results
    5. Discussion
    6. Policy
      Recommendations
    7. Conclusion
    8. Tables and
      Figures

4. Abbreviations, Glossary, Tables, and Figures

  • Provide a list of abbreviations/acronyms and a glossary of terms, especially those in native languages.
  • Present tables and figures on separate pages. Each figure or table must be labeled, include captions above, and provide sources below (in italics).
  • Submit high-resolution JPG or PDF files for all figures.
  • Ensure content is legible in black-and-white print.
  • Complete references of all figures, graphs, images, maps, and tables need to be
    provided.
  • Images/maps should have a resolution of 300–600 dpi and sent as .tiff, .jpeg, or bitmap. All images should be royalty-free or have the original owner’s consent for re-use.

5. References

·        References are included as footnotes following the Chicago Manual of
Style (17th Edition, Full Note) format.

·        A separate bibliography is not required.

·        For all cited materials, ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper
formatting.

  •   Use auto-numbered footnotes for all citations and references.
  • Example of footnotes:
    • Book: John Smith, Aerospace and Security (Chicago: University Press, 2020),
      45.
    • Journal Article: Jane Doe, “The Evolution of Cybersecurity,” Journal of Technology
      15, no. 3 (2021): 213, https://doi.org/10.xxxx.
    • Online Source: United Nations, “Global Development Report,” Accessed January 25, 2025,
      https://www.un.org/report.

6. Direct Quotes

Short and long quotations (30 words or less) should use single quotation marks and include a footnote reference.

7. Paraphrasing

Always credit the original source when paraphrasing. Failure to attribute sources constitutes academic dishonesty.

8. Acknowledgements

Acknowledgments may be included at the end of the paper (maximum 30 words). Authors may mention grants, funding bodies, or donors supporting the research.

9. Formatting Guidelines

  • Font: Roboto, 11 pt (Body Text), 14 pt (Title), 12 pt
    (Headings/Sub-headings).
  • Spacing: 1.2 line spacing, justified alignment.
  • Spellings: Use British English.

 

The Journal of Aerospace & Security Studies
(JASS) is committed to fostering high-quality academic work and holds
the right to accept or reject any paper or book review at any stage of the
publication process.