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Submit your translational research.

AJDSI publishes original, high-quality research that advances digital scholarship and data science through a translational, interdisciplinary approach. Please review these guidelines before submitting — manuscripts that do not follow the required format may be returned for correction prior to review.

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01

Submission

Upload manuscript, figures, supplementary files, and a cover letter via your author dashboard.

Day 0
02

Editorial screen

The managing editor checks scope, originality, ethics statements, and reporting completeness.

≤ 3 days
03

Double-blind review

Two qualified reviewers anonymously evaluate methodology, rigour, ethics, and clarity.

10–21 days
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Decision

Accept, revise (minor/major), or decline — with substantive reviewer feedback and editor guidance.

Day 14 median
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Production

Copyediting, typesetting, DOI assignment via Crossref, deposit to PKP PN and LOCKSS.

2–4 weeks
What we publish

Manuscript types.

Limits are guidelines — query the editor for exceptions
Type 01

Original Research Articles

Empirical, hypothesis-driven studies with a structured abstract (Background / Methods / Results / Conclusion).

Word limit≤ 6,000
AbstractStructured, ≤ 300
ReviewDouble-blind
Type 02

Reviews & Meta-analyses

Systematic reviews (PRISMA), narrative reviews, and meta-analyses; PROSPERO registration encouraged.

Word limit≤ 7,000
AbstractUnstructured, ≤ 300
ReviewDouble-blind
Type 03

Systematic Reviews & Protocols

PRISMA-compliant reviews and pre-registered protocols advancing rigorous evidence synthesis.

ReviewDouble-blind
StandardPRISMA / PROSPERO
Type 04

Short Communications

Concise, high-impact findings — pilot data, novel methods, or emerging trends.

Word limit≤ 3,000
AbstractUnstructured, ≤ 250
ReviewDouble-blind
Type 05

Case Reports

Rare or instructive real-world cases with a clear applied lesson.

Word limit≤ 2,500
AbstractStructured, ≤ 250
ReviewDouble-blind
Type 06

Perspectives & Policy

Sharply argued pieces on emerging issues, ethics, and translational bottlenecks.

Word limit2,000 – 4,500
AbstractOptional
ReviewDouble-blind
Type 07

Editorials & Letters

Invited editorials and reader correspondence on published work and journal scope.

Word limit≤ 1,500
AbstractNot required
ReviewEditorial

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

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