Article Types
IJESS considers various types of articles for publication such as:
Original Research Articles
An original research article is written by the person or people that conducted the experiment or observations. Original research articles are considered empirical or primary sources and present an original study. The articles present new findings, methodologies or theoretical frameworks. Each article should possess a section “Conflict of Interest”.
Review Articles :
A review article is an article that summarizes the current state of understanding on a topic. They synthesize and critically evaluate previously published studies, rather than reporting new facts or analysis, identify gaps in knowledge and suggest directions for future research.
Case Studies
Case reports are professional narratives that provide feedback on clinical practice guidelines and offer a framework for early signals of effectiveness and adverse events. They can be shared for medical, scientific, or educational purposes. It is a detailed report of the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient.
Empirical Studies
Empirical studies involve the collection and analysis of quantitative or qualitative data to investigate a certain phenomenon. These articles contribute empirical evidence to support theoretical frameworks or hypotheses.
Commentaries/Perspectives
Commentaries provide authors with an opportunity to express their perspective or opinion on contemporary issues, debates or trends or a new perspective about existing research on a particular topic. The word limit for the Commentaries/perspectives should not be more then 1000-2000.
Book Reviews
A book review is a thorough description, critical analysis and/or evaluation of the quality, meaning, and significance of a book, often written in relation to prior research on the topic. Reviews generally range from 500-2000 words, but may be longer or shorter depends on several factors: the length and complexity of the book being reviewed, the overall purpose of the review, and whether the review examines two or more books that focus on the same topic.
Editorials
Editorials are expert opinions penned by seasoned professionals, offering insights into future trends within a specific field. Typically authored by senior scientists and distinguished academics, these pieces have a word limit ranging from 900 to 1200 words. Short Communications are concise analyses, drawing upon facts and findings from various studies, with a word limit of between 500 to 1000 words.
Letters to the Editors
Reader feedback in the form of Letters to the Editors enriches the discourse surrounding articles published in the journal. These letters convey viewpoints, opinions, comments, and suggestions, often providing elaboration, analysis, and valuable insights to the study at hand. With a word limit of 500 to 1200 words, Letters to the Editors offer readers a platform to engage with and contribute to ongoing discussions within the journal.
Disputes
Any copyright infringement and instances of scientific misconduct will undergo comprehensive investigation. Should culpability be established, the Editor in Chief reserves the right to either reject the author's work or blacklist them.