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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

All manuscripts must be submitted through the online Machines and Algorithms (MnA) Journal Management System. Manuscripts submitted for publication must be prepared in accordance with the guidelines outlined below.

These guidelines are intended to assist authors in preparing high-quality manuscripts and to prevent avoidable delays during the peer review and production processes. Authors are strongly encouraged to read these instructions carefully before submitting their work.

Language and Article Types

MnA publishes original research articles, review articles, and other scholarly contributions. All manuscripts must be written in English and presented in a clear, concise, and scholarly style. Submitted manuscripts may undergo language and grammatical checks, and editorial revisions may be made where necessary.

1. Cover Letter

Each submitted manuscript must be accompanied by a cover letter. The cover letter must clearly state that:

  • The manuscript is an original work and has not been previously published, in whole or in part.

  • The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  • All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.

  • All authors accept full responsibility for the content of the submission.

Any ethical considerations, copyright issues, funding disclosures, or conflicts of interest must be clearly declared in the cover letter. Authors must explicitly state whether any conflicts of interest exist or confirm that none apply.

2. Manuscript Template

Authors are required to strictly use the official MnA template. Submissions that do not conform to the required format may be returned to authors prior to peer review.

3. Submission and Peer Review Workflow (COPE-Compliant)

The Machines and Algorithms (MnA) journal manages all submissions through an online manuscript system to ensure efficiency, transparency, and a smooth editorial workflow. Each manuscript undergoes a structured evaluation process designed to maintain scholarly integrity and publication quality.

Submission Workflow Summary

  1. Submission
    Authors upload their manuscript along with required metadata and declarations through the MnA online submission system.

  2. Initial Screening
    The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) or a designated Associate Editor conducts a preliminary assessment to evaluate:

    • Alignment with the journal’s scope

    • Originality and scholarly relevance

    • Compliance with formatting and ethical guidelines

  3. Desk Evaluation
    Manuscripts that do not meet minimum journal standards may be desk-rejected at this stage.

  4. Editor Assignment
    Suitable manuscripts are assigned to an Associate Editor or Editor with relevant subject-matter expertise.

  5. Reviewer Selection
    Qualified reviewers are appointed in accordance with ethical standards and conflict-of-interest policies.

  6. Double-Blind Peer Review
    Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts under a double-blind review process.

  7. Editorial Decision
    Based on reviewer reports, the Editor makes a recommendation (accept, revise, or reject), which is confirmed by the EIC.

  8. Revision and Resubmission
    Authors submit revised manuscripts along with a detailed response-to-reviewers document.

  9. Final Acceptance
    Once all scientific, editorial, and ethical requirements are satisfied, final acceptance is granted by the EIC.

  10. Production
    Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, typesetting, proofreading, and DOI assignment.

  11. Archiving
    The final version is published online and preserved in MnA’s long-term archiving systems.

MnA is committed to maintaining confidentiality, fairness, transparency, and ethical integrity throughout every stage of the publication process.

4. Support Team

The MnA editorial support team is available 24/7 to assist authors with submission-related queries.

Support Email:
support.mna@knovell.org

5. Publishing Fee

As part of MnA’s commitment to supporting the global research community, no Article Processing Charges (APCs) or any other publication fees are required for publishing in this journal.

Abstracts

All articles must be submitted via the online MnA Journal Management System. Manuscripts submitted for publication must be prepared according to the provided guidelines. These guideline is intended to assist authors in preparing their manuscripts. To prevent avoidable delays in the review and typesetting process, MnA asks and encourages authors to read carefully the guidelines before writing the manuscript.

MnA publishes review and research articles among others types. All papers must be written in English, with a clear and concise style. The language editors will check the language and grammar of any submitted manuscript, and will make editorial changes when deemed necessary.

Articles

All articles must be submitted via the online MnA Journal Management System. Manuscripts submitted for publication must be prepared according to the provided guidelines. These guideline is intended to assist authors in preparing their manuscripts. To prevent avoidable delays in the review and typesetting process, MnA asks and encourages authors to read carefully the guidelines before writing the manuscript.

MnA publishes review and research articles among others types. All papers must be written in English, with a clear and concise style. The language editors will check the language and grammar of any submitted manuscript, and will make editorial changes when deemed necessary.

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