Contributor Guidelines

Research scholars and practitioners are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere to the annual Journal of Aerospace & Security Studies (JASS).

Submission Deadlines:

Rolling Submissions. End of February & End of August.

Word Limit

  • Articles should be between 5000-7000 words, inclusive of an abstract of 150-200 words, 5-6 key words, and footnotes.
  • Reviews of recent books by scholars of standing in aerospace, security, or related fields should be approximately 1000 words.

Note:

  1. Abstract: A concise narrative (in italics) summarising the title, theme, objectives, data sources, and major findings.
  2. Include keywords capturing the paper’s main aspects.

Editorial and Peer Review Process:

  • Only original and unpublished papers are accepted for consideration.
  • All submissions undergo initial Desk Review, where they are screened using a Similarity detection software. Referenced/cited content should not exceed 19% of the paper. The journal has a zero-tolerance plagiarism policy for plagiarism. Articles shortlisted by the Editorial Board undergo two double-blind peer reviews. During this stage, articles may not be approved for publication by the referees. However, if they are found suitable for the Journal, reviewers may recommend either major or minor changes in the manuscript. The revision process might comprise multiple rounds. Peer review timelines vary depending on reviewer availability, area expertise and responsiveness. Authors of published articles are given a modest honorarium.
  • The Journal permits limited use of AI tools for language editing, formatting, and research support. AI must not generate core arguments, analysis, or conclusions, and cannot be credited as an author. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work.
  • Authors submitting manuscripts in the first submission cohort (end of February) whose papers are not selected or shortlisted for publication will be notified by the end of April. Similarly, authors submitting in the second cohort (end of August) will be informed by the end of October.

Submission Procedure

JASS does not have Article Processing Charges (APCs) nor submission charges. It offers no waiver support. Author(s) are required to email soft copies in MS Word format, along with their 30-word introduction, complete contact details, and electronically signed Authorship, Conflict of Interest & Originality Declaration form (see Appendix, also downloadable from website).

Submission Email: jass.journal@casstt.com.

Citation Format:
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition (Full Note).

Example of footnotes:

  • Book: John Smith, Aerospace and Security (Chicago: University Press, 2020), 45.
  • Journal Article: Jane Doe, “The Evolution of Cybersecurity,” Journal of Technology 15, no. 3 (2021): 213, https://doi.org/10.xxxx.
  • Online Source: United Nations, “Global Development Report,” Accessed January 25, 2025, https://www.un.org/report.

Miscellaneous

  • British English should be used. Dates should be written as 18 August 2013.
  • Acronyms should be written within brackets after writing the words in full on first use.
  • “Per cent” should be used in the text, instead of % sign; USD instead of $ sign.
  • Complete references of all figures, graphs, images, maps and tables need to be provided.
  • Use auto-numbered footnotes for all citations and references.
  • Images/maps should have a resolution of 300–600 dpi and sent as .tiff, .jpeg, or .bitmap.
  • Acknowledgments may be included at the end of the paper (maximum 30 words). Authors may mention grants, funding bodies, or donors supporting the research.

Note: The Journal of Aerospace & Security Studies (JASS) is committed to fostering high-quality academic work and holds the right to accept or reject a paper or book review at any stage of the publication process. The Journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism.