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.
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.
Article Processing Charge (APC): AUSMT charges NO fees from submission to publication, as our commitment to support the global research community
Open Access: Published articles are made freely available to readers worldwide in accordance with AUSMT's open access policy.
2. Type of Submission:
The International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology (AUSMT) now accepts two types of manuscript submission:
Regular Article: The manuscripts that are submitted to the Regular Issue, within the scopes of AUSMT. The manuscripts are processed on a rolling basis.
Special Issue Article: Manuscripts submitted to a Special Issue (SI) must align with the designated theme announced by the Guest Editor(s). Special Issue papers undergo the same review process as Regular Articles and are only considered if submitted before the SI's submission deadline.
To be evaluated, and considered for publication, all manuscripts must be submitted via our online submission portal. AUSMT does not process submissions through emails, or any other method.
3. Manuscript Preparation
All manuscripts must follow AUSMT's official template. No exceptions will be considered. Download: AUSMT_Template_2026.
Accepted file formats: PDF (.pdf) or Word (.doc / .docx). A Word file will be required upon acceptance for final editing.
Language: English (both British and American spellings are acceptable).
The corresponding author must use an institutional email address in the manuscript.
All requirements on the portal must be completed.
Submission Structure Guidance:
Title: Concise and informative
Abstract: No more than 200 words
Keywords: 3 – 6.
References: IEEE format with full journal/conference names and DOI
Authors are encouraged to review previously published articles on our website as formatting examples.
4. Review Procedure
Before submission:
Authors are required to create an account, then complete the submission process following the system's guidance.
Authors are jointly responsible for the content of their manuscript. Credit and responsibility for errors are shared equally among all listed authors.
Submission must be completed within one (1) month from the date the submission is initiated. Incomplete submissions will be automatically withdrawn.
After submission:
The Editor – in – Chief (EIC) and Co – Editor – in – Chief (Co-EIC) assign the Associate Editors (AEs) to oversee the review process of the article.
All manuscripts submitted to AUSMT undergo peer review.
All the manuscripts are processed on a rolling basis. AUSMT does not currently offer an expedited review process, authors are encouraged to consider this carefully before submission.
Manuscript Revision Regulations:
First - Round Review: Authors are required to re-submit the revised manuscript for another round review within two (2) months since the date decision was made. If failure to submit, your manuscript will be automatically listed as Declined Submission.
Second – Round Review and Later: From 2nd round review, and in Copyediting phase (if accepted), authors must provide the revised manuscript and other materials within one (1) month since the date decision was made. Failure to submit within this period will result in the manuscript being automatically listed as a Declined Submission.
5. Copyright Form
Authors are solely responsible for the intellectual property and originality of their submitted manuscript.
Upon acceptance, authors are required to sign and submit the AUSMT Copyright Form.
Copyright for articles published in this journal is retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology.
Authors will not be forced to sign any copyright transfer agreements.
The copyright includes all material to be published as part of the article (in any medium), including but not limited to tables, figures, graphs, and other multimedia files (collectively, the “Article”).
International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology (AUSMT) is committed to protecting the privacy of all authors, reviewers, and readers.
Personal information collected on this site—including names, affiliations, and email addresses—is used solely for the journal’s editorial and publishing processes, such as managing submissions, coordinating peer review, and communicating with contributors.
Access to personal data is limited to authorized editorial staff and system administrators. The journal does not share, sell, or disclose personal information to third parties except when necessary to support essential publishing functions or to ensure the discoverability and integrity of the scholarly record.
By using this journal’s submission system, individuals consent to the collection and use of their information in accordance with this policy. The journal remains committed to handling all personal data responsibly and confidentially, following standard academic publishing and privacy practices.
For any questions regarding this topic, please feel free to contact us:
Vivian Pan AUSMT Journal Secretariat Autonomous & Soft Robotics Lab. Department of Mechanical Engineering National Taiwan University, Taiwan Phone: +886-2-3366-9791 Email: [email protected]
