For Authors

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The journal considers original manuscripts from the authors throughout the year as per the aim and scope. The manuscript should be submitted online through the GeoAI Insights system Submit Your Article by the corresponding author. Then, follow the instructions given on the system to complete the submission process. The full paper must be between 5,000 to 8,000 words for Original Research Article, 6,000 to 10,000 words for systematic review, up to 5,000 words for short communication, and formatted according to the Science Transactions guidelines. Please use the journal template for preparing your manuscript.

Note: Submit your quality papers with no more than 15% plagiarism content. Please strictly avoid AI-generated text in papers. Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools like Turnitin to check their work before submission. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized or AI-generated content will be rejected or retracted.

The authors must follow the following guidelines while preparing the .docx file:

Title Page:

Include the title of the manuscript (Up to 20 words is typical), author names, and affiliations. Provide the corresponding author's contact information.

Abstract:

Write a concise abstract summarizing the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. Avoid undefined abbreviations and references in the abstract.

keywords:

Use keywords 4 to 6 relevant to the content for indexing purposes.

Introduction:

Clearly state the research question or objective. Provide a brief literature review to contextualize the study. Clearly articulate the hypothesis or research aim.

Materials and Methods:

Describe the experimental design, materials used, and procedures followed. Include statistical methods and data analysis techniques. Ensure reproducibility by detailing methodologies comprehensively.

Results Discussion:

Present results in a logical sequence using tables, figures, and graphs. Avoid duplicating data in both tables and figures. Provide statistical significance and uncertainty where applicable. Interpret results and relate them to the study's objectives. Compare findings with previous research, discussing similarities and differences. Address limitations and suggest areas for future research.

Conclusion:

Summarize key findings concisely.

Discuss the broader implications of the research.

Acknowledgements:

Indicate any acknowledgements or funding sources.

Ethical Considerations:

Confirm adherence to ethical guidelines, including human/animal subjects and informed consent. Conflict of Interest (Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.): For instance, The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal interests.

Authors Contributions (Compulsory):

Write details about each author's major contributions towards the paper.

Data Availability

Data are available on request from the corresponding author.

Funding

The authors received no financial support for this research.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

AI Disclosure

The author(s) confirm that generative AI tools were not used in the preparation of this article.

References style:

Cite in the main text:

References must be listed at the end of the paper. Do not begin them on a new page unless this is absolutely necessary. Authors should ensure that every reference in the text appears in the list of references and vice versa. Indicate references by [1] or [2] or [3] in the text. Some examples of how your references should be listed are given at the end of template in the ‘References’ section, which will allow you to assemble your reference list according to the correct format and font size. Follow a specific citation style (especially APA).

For instance:

Journal papers:

Gaikwad, S. V., Vibhute, A. D., & Kale, K. V. (2022). Assessing meteorological drought and detecting LULC dynamics at a regional scale using SPI, NDVI, and random forest methods. SN Computer Science, 3(6), 458. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42979-022-01361-0

Conferences:

Gaikwad, S. V., Vibhute, A. D., & Kale, K. V. (2021, December). Development of NDVI prediction model using artificial neural networks. In International Conference on Recent Trends in Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (pp. 376-384). Cham: Springer International Publishing.

Books:

Abhang, P. A., Gawali, B. W., & Mehrotra, S. C. (2016). Introduction to EEG-and speech-based emotion recognition. Academic Press.

Include only relevant and cited sources.

Verify the accuracy and completeness of citation details.

Figures and Tables:

Provide clear, high-resolution figures (minimum 300 dpi) and tables. Number them sequentially and refer to them in the text.

Equations and notation:

Include supplementary data if necessary. Clearly label and reference supplementary materials in the main text.

Formatting:

Follow the journal's specific formatting guidelines. See the template here. Ensure proper formatting of equations and symbols.

Submission Guidelines:

Submit manuscripts online or through the specified submission platform. Include a cover letter with any additional information for the editor. Ensure compliance with journal-specific submission requirements.

Peer Review Process:

Understand and follow the journal's peer review process. Address and respond to reviewer comments professionally. Authors should carefully read and adhere to the specific guidelines provided by the targeted science journal. Adhering to these instructions ensures a smooth submission process and increases the likelihood of acceptance for publication.

GeoAI Insights follows a rigorous single-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published manuscripts.

Review Procedure

1. Initial Editorial Screening and Similarity Check

The handling editor conducts an initial check for scope, completeness, ethical compliance, and basic language quality. Manuscripts not meeting these requirements may be returned to authors. All submissions undergo similarity screening. Suspected plagiarism or substantial unattributed similarity is handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and may result in revision or rejection, depending on the severity. Upon submission, each manuscript is first evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned Handling Editor to ensure that it:

• Falls within the scope of GeoAI Insights
• Meets basic quality, formatting, and ethical requirements
• Complies with journal policies on originality and plagiarism

Manuscripts failing to meet these criteria may be desk-rejected without external review.

2. Assignment to Reviewers
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent for peer review.
Each manuscript is reviewed by a minimum of two independent expert reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise.

3. Peer Review Evaluation
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

• Originality and significance of the research
• Technical quality and methodological soundness
• Clarity of presentation and organization
• Adequacy of references and acknowledgment of prior work
• Relevance to GeoAI, geospatial intelligence, and applied AI domains

Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations for improvement.

4. Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor makes one of the following decisions:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

In cases of conflicting reviewer recommendations, an additional reviewer may be consulted.

5. Revision and Re-review
Authors are required to submit a revised manuscript along with a point-by-point response to reviewer comments.
Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation, depending on the extent of revisions.

6. Final Decision
The final acceptance decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief, based on the reviewers’ feedback and the quality of revisions submitted by the authors.

Manuscript Withdrawal Policy

Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before formal acceptance, subject to written consent from all co-authors. The corresponding author must provide the manuscript ID, title, reason for withdrawal, and co-author confirmations.

• Before or during peer review: Withdrawal is generally permitted without charge.
• After revision request: Withdrawal is permitted with co-author consent.
• After acceptance: Withdrawal is exceptional and requires approval of the Editor-in-Chief. Any applicable APC or committed publication charges may remain payable.
• After publication: Withdrawal is not permitted; concerns are handled through the journal’s correction, retraction, or expression-of-concern procedures in accordance with COPE guidelines.
• Misconduct investigations: Withdrawal will not be permitted to avoid or interfere with an ongoing investigation of research or publication misconduct.
• Confirmation: A manuscript is considered withdrawn only after written confirmation from the editorial office.

Science Transactions retains appropriate editorial records of withdrawal requests and decisions and may update this policy in accordance with COPE guidance.

Ethical Considerations

• All reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and declare any conflict of interest.
• The journal adheres to best practices recommended by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
• Plagiarism detection tools may be used at any stage of the review process.

This structured single-blind review process ensures that all articles published in GeoAI Insights meet high scholarly and ethical standards, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of GeoAI research and applications.

Appeals, Confidentiality and Reviewer Recognition

• Appeals: Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing specific evidence of process errors or factual misunderstandings. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief, and the decision is final.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts and review materials must remain strictly confidential and must not be shared, used improperly, or submitted to external AI systems that retain or use the content.
• Reviewer Recognition: Science Transactions acknowledges reviewers for their valuable contribution through available reviewer-recognition mechanisms.
• Policy Updates: The peer-review policy is reviewed periodically and updated as publishing practices evolve.

Publisher’s Note- Science Transactions remains neutral regarding jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.