Editorial Guide
Nexus Inventio maintains rigorous editorial standards through fair peer review, ethical oversight, confidentiality, and transparent decision-making to ensure the publication of high-quality, impactful research.
Guidelines for Authors
Manuscript Preparation
Authors submitting manuscripts to Nexus Inventio should ensure that their work is prepared according to the journal’s formatting and submission requirements. Manuscripts should be clearly written, logically structured, and presented in a manner that meets accepted standards of scholarly communication. Authors are required to follow the recommended style for manuscript organisation, referencing, tables, figures, and other supplementary materials.
Originality and Research Integrity
All manuscripts submitted to Nexus Inventio must represent original research that has not been published previously and is not under consideration by another journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are free from plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct. All sources of information must be appropriately acknowledged.
Ethical Requirements and Disclosure
Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive information must comply with relevant ethical standards and obtain appropriate approval where required. Authors should disclose all potential conflicts of interest and provide details of financial support, grants, or other sources of research funding associated with the study.
Manuscript Submission
Authors should submit their manuscripts through the designated journal submission platform or official communication channel provided by Nexus Inventio. Submissions should include the complete manuscript and any required supplementary documents, including author information, declarations, figures, tables, and supporting materials.
Peer Review and Revision
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to assess originality, scientific quality, relevance, and contribution to knowledge. Authors should respond carefully and constructively to reviewers’ comments and provide appropriate revisions within the specified timeframe.
Article Categories
Original Research Articles
Original Research Articles present new findings from experimental, theoretical, observational, or applied studies in the sciences, technology, and education. These articles should provide a clear research background, appropriate methodology, analysis of results, and meaningful interpretation of findings.
Recommended length: 3,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, figures, and supplementary materials.
Review Articles
Review Articles provide comprehensive and critical evaluations of existing research on specific topics within science, technology, and education. They should identify significant developments, research gaps, emerging trends, and future directions.
Recommended length: 4,000–10,000 words, including references and supplementary materials.
Short Communications
Short Communications report significant preliminary findings, innovative ideas, methodological advances, or emerging discoveries that require rapid dissemination to the academic community.
Recommended length: Up to 3,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.
Case Studies and Technical Reports
Case Studies and Technical Reports provide detailed analyses of specific events, processes, technologies, educational practices, experimental approaches, or applied solutions that contribute valuable insights to researchers and practitioners.
Recommended length: 2,500–7,000 words, including references and supplementary materials.
Perspectives and Scholarly Commentaries
Perspectives and Commentaries provide informed discussions on emerging issues, research trends, policies, innovations, and challenges within science, technology, and education. These contributions should provide thoughtful analysis and encourage academic debate.
Recommended length: Up to 2,000 words, including references.
Manuscript Requirements
Abstract and Keywords
Each manuscript must include an informative abstract summarising the research objectives, methodology, major findings, and significance of the study. The abstract should not exceed 250 words. Authors should provide three to five keywords that accurately represent the major themes of the manuscript.
Referencing Style
Nexus Inventio adopts the APA referencing style (7th edition) for citations and reference lists. Authors should ensure consistency and accuracy in all references provided.
Tables and Figures
Tables and figures should be used where necessary to enhance the clarity and presentation of research findings. Each table and figure must include an appropriate title or caption and should be clearly referenced within the manuscript text.
Manuscript Formatting
Submitted manuscripts should follow these formatting requirements:
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point size
Line spacing: 1.5 spacing
Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides
Page numbering: Consecutive numbering throughout the manuscript
File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) unless otherwise specified
Copyright and Licensing
Upon acceptance for publication, authors agree to the publication terms of Nexus Inventio. Authors retain appropriate rights to use and share their published work in accordance with the journal’s copyright and licensing policies. Detailed copyright information will be provided during the publication process.
Manuscript Template
A standard manuscript template is provided to assist authors in preparing submissions according to the journal’s formatting requirements. Authors are encouraged to use the template to ensure consistency, completeness, and efficient processing of manuscripts.
Guidelines for Reviewers
Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts received for evaluation as confidential documents. Information contained in submitted manuscripts must not be shared, discussed, or used for personal advantage.
Fair and Objective Assessment
Reviews should be conducted objectively, professionally, and constructively. Reviewer comments should focus on improving the quality of the manuscript and should avoid personal criticism.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and should decline review assignments where personal, professional, or academic relationships may affect impartial judgement.
Timely Review
Reviewers should complete evaluations within the agreed timeframe to support an efficient and transparent publication process.
Research Integrity
Reviewers should notify the editors of possible ethical concerns, including plagiarism, inappropriate methodology, data manipulation, or other forms of research misconduct.
Guidelines for Editors
Editorial Independence and Fairness
Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit, originality, relevance, and contribution to knowledge without discrimination based on personal characteristics, institutional affiliation, nationality, gender, religion, or political views.
Confidentiality
Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and disclose information only to authorised individuals involved in the editorial and review process.
Editorial Decisions
Editors are responsible for making fair and informed publication decisions based on reviewer assessments, manuscript quality, journal scope, and ethical considerations.
Conflict of Interest
Editors should avoid handling manuscripts where personal, professional, or financial relationships may compromise impartial decision-making.
Addressing Ethical Concerns
Editors must take appropriate action when concerns arise regarding research integrity, authorship disputes, plagiarism, or ethical issues related to submitted or published articles.
Commitment to Academic Excellence
Nexus Inventio is committed to promoting integrity, transparency, and excellence in scholarly publishing. Through responsible contributions from authors, reviewers, and editors, the journal seeks to maintain a trusted platform for advancing knowledge in science, technology, and education.
