Editorial Guidelines

Turing Ledger Journal of Engineering & Technology (TLJET)

TLJET is dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research in engineering and applied technology. These editorial guidelines ensure scientific rigor, ethical compliance, and editorial transparency throughout the publication lifecycle. They are intended to guide authors, reviewers, and editorial board members in upholding best practices in academic publishing.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

Scope and Relevance

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and fall within TLJET’s scope, including areas such as:

  • Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics

  • Applied Physics and Emerging Technologies

  • Sustainable Systems and Industrial Innovation

Authors should consult TLJET’s Aims & Scope before submission.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism checks using Turnitin or equivalent. TLJET maintains a strict 10% similarity index threshold (stricter than the HEC standard). Manuscripts exceeding this may be returned or rejected.

Manuscript Format Requirements

Submissions must follow TLJET’s Author Guidelines and include:

  • Title and Author Information

  • Abstract and Keywords

  • Structured content (e.g., Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)

  • Proper referencing (APA or IEEE style, depending on discipline)

  • Ethical disclosures, funding statements, figures, tables, and diagrams

Licensing Terms

All accepted articles are published under the
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
This license allows non-commercial sharing with attribution, while prohibiting modifications.

2. Peer Review Policy

Double-Blind Review

TLJET follows a double-blind peer review process:

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other

  • At least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript

Reviewer Selection & Ethics

Reviewers are selected based on subject-matter expertise and must:

  • Be free from conflicts of interest with authors or institutions

  • Maintain confidentiality and review objectively

  • Abide by TLJET's standards for academic integrity

Timeliness

Reviewers are expected to return feedback within 2–4 weeks. Editors monitor and intervene when necessary to ensure timely processing.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

Decision Categories

Editors may issue one of the following decisions:
✅ Accept without revision
✏️ Accept with minor revisions
???? Major revision required
❌ Reject

Decisions are based on reviewer input, editorial judgment, and research merit. All authors receive constructive, anonymized feedback.

Revision & Resubmission

Authors must:

  • Submit a revised version within the specified deadline

  • Include a point-by-point response to all reviewer comments

  • Ensure clarity, formatting, and accuracy in resubmissions

Appeals

Authors may formally appeal editorial decisions by contacting the Editor-in-Chief. Appeals are reviewed fairly and may involve an independent reviewer.

4. Ethical Standards and Responsibilities

Authorship

All listed authors must:

  • Contribute substantially to the research

  • Approve the final manuscript and submission

  • Take collective responsibility for the work’s integrity

Conflict of Interest

All parties must declare any financial, personal, or institutional interests that could influence judgment.

Research Ethics Compliance

Any research involving:

  • Human subjects must include informed consent and IRB approval

  • Animals or simulations must comply with institutional and international ethical standards

  • Software/code/data should be disclosed where applicable

5. Post-Publication Policy

Corrections and Retractions

Post-publication issues may lead to:

  • Erratum (publisher correction)

  • Corrigendum (author correction)

  • Retraction (in case of misconduct or serious error)

All such updates are transparently published and indexed.

Digital Preservation

TLJET archives all content in trusted repositories to ensure long-term access, discoverability, and citation.

6. Editorial Board Responsibilities

Board Selection

Members are selected based on:

  • Academic excellence

  • Field expertise

  • Commitment to ethical publishing

TLJET promotes diversity and inclusion across its editorial board.

Editorial Duties

Members contribute to:

  • Reviewing manuscripts

  • Editorial strategy

  • Upholding scientific integrity and publication ethics

Rotation Policy

Board membership is periodically reviewed and refreshed to ensure fresh perspectives and active participation.

7. Communication and Transparency

Author Support

The TLJET editorial office offers prompt assistance on:

  • Manuscript tracking

  • Submission and formatting queries

  • Peer review and revision timelines

Professional Interaction

All communication with and between authors, editors, and reviewers must be:

  • Timely

  • Respectful

  • Focused on scholarly collaboration