Submissions

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Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines. More details available in section: Authors --> Downloads 
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format primarily .docx or doc. Manuscript template is available in section: Authors --> Downloads
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 10-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses).
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled. All illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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Copyright Notice

JSST publishes articles under open-access principles.

  • Journal retain copyright of the work
  • Articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)
  • Authors allow the journal to publish and distribute their work

Privacy Statement

Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST)

Introduction

The Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors.

This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected through the journal's website and publishing activities.

By using the journal website and submitting information to JSST, users agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

Information Collected

JSST may collect personal information including:

Author Information

  • Full Name
  • Affiliation
  • Email Address
  • ORCID ID
  • Country
  • Contact Information
  • Manuscript Submission Details

Reviewer Information

  • Name
  • Affiliation
  • Email Address
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Reviewer Activity Records

Editorial Board Information

  • Name
  • Professional Profile
  • Institutional Affiliation
  • Contact Information
  • Academic Credentials

Website Usage Information

The journal website may automatically collect:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Information
  • Device Information
  • Website Usage Statistics
  • Access Logs

This information is collected solely for administrative, security, and performance purposes.

Purpose of Information Collection

Personal information is collected for purposes including:

  • Journal administration
  • Manuscript processing
  • Peer review management
  • Editorial communication
  • Publication activities
  • User authentication
  • Website maintenance
  • Statistical analysis and reporting

Information is used only for legitimate scholarly publishing activities.

Confidentiality of Manuscripts

All submitted manuscripts and associated information are treated as confidential.

Access is restricted to:

  • Authors
  • Assigned Reviewers
  • Editors
  • Editorial Staff
  • Publisher (when necessary)

Confidential information is not disclosed to unauthorized parties.

Protection of Personal Information

JSST takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Modification
  • Loss
  • Misuse

While reasonable safeguards are implemented, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

Sharing of Information

JSST does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared only when necessary for:

  • Editorial processing
  • Peer review management
  • Publication services
  • Legal obligations
  • Indexing and metadata dissemination

Only the minimum required information will be disclosed.

Published Author Information

For published articles, the following information may be publicly displayed:

  • Author Names
  • Affiliations
  • ORCID IDs (if provided)
  • Corresponding Author Details
  • Article Metadata

This information forms part of the scholarly record and is necessary for academic attribution and indexing.

Cookies and Website Analytics

The journal website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Enhance user experience
  • Monitor website performance
  • Analyze visitor statistics

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain website features may be affected.

Third-Party Services

JSST may utilize third-party services including:

  • DOI registration services
  • Indexing services
  • Archiving services
  • Hosting providers
  • Email communication systems

Such services may process limited information necessary for journal operations.

Data Retention

Personal information and publication records may be retained as necessary for:

  • Scholarly publishing purposes
  • Editorial management
  • Archival preservation
  • Legal compliance
  • Maintenance of the academic record

Published article metadata and author information may remain permanently accessible as part of the scholarly record.

User Rights

Users may request:

  • Access to personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Updating of profile information
  • Clarification regarding data usage

Requests should be submitted to the Editorial Office.

Open Access and Privacy

JSST is an Open Access journal. While published articles are freely accessible, personal information collected during the editorial and peer review process remains confidential and protected.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

The journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement as necessary. Any revisions will be published on this page and become effective immediately upon publication. Users are encouraged to periodically review this policy.

Commitment to Responsible Publishing

JSST is committed to maintaining the privacy, confidentiality, and trust of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers while supporting ethical, transparent, and sustainable scholarly communication.

Contact Information

For questions regarding privacy, personal data, or information handling practices, please contact:

Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST)
Website: https://jsstjournal.com
Email: editor@jsstjournal.com