Writing Rules

Effective scientific writing is essential for clear communication and the dissemination of research findings. Authors submitting manuscripts to AIPA's International Journal on AI: Bridging Technology, Society, and Policy are encouraged to adhere to the following writing rules to enhance the clarity, coherence, and impact of their work:

Clarity and Precision: Write clearly and concisely, using precise language and terminology. Avoid unnecessary jargon, acronyms, and technical terms that may obscure meaning or confuse readers.

Structure and Organization: Organize your manuscript in a logical and coherent manner, following a standardized structure such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Provide clear headings and subheadings to guide readers through the content.

Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, objectives, and hypotheses in the Introduction section. Provide background information, context, and rationale for the study, highlighting its significance and relevance to the field of artificial intelligence.

Methods: Describe the research methodology, materials, and procedures in sufficient detail to allow for replication of the study. Clearly specify the research design, data collection methods, sample characteristics, and analytical techniques used.

Results: Present the findings of the study objectively and systematically in the Results section. Use tables, figures, and charts to illustrate key findings and statistical analyses. Provide clear and concise descriptions of the data without interpretation or speculation.

Discussion: Interpret and analyze the results in the context of the research question and existing literature. Discuss the implications, limitations, and significance of the findings. Compare and contrast your results with previous studies and theoretical frameworks.

Conclusion: Summarize the study's main findings and their implications for theory, practice, or policy. Avoid introducing new information or arguments in the Conclusion section. Provide recommendations for future research directions.

Citations and References: Cite relevant literature accurately and consistently throughout the manuscript using a standardized citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago). Provide complete bibliographic information for all cited sources in the References section.

Language and Style: Use clear, concise, and grammatically correct language in your writing. Proofread your manuscript carefully for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Consider the audience and aim for a formal and professional writing style.

Ethical Considerations: Adhere to ethical principles and guidelines when conducting research and reporting results. Ensure that all sources are properly cited and attributed to avoid plagiarism. Disclose any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.

By following these writing rules, authors can enhance the quality, readability, and impact of their manuscripts, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence.

 

Preparing Your Paper:

Structure

Your paper should be compiled in the following order: title page; abstract; keywords; main text introduction, materials, and methods, results, discussion; acknowledgments; declaration of interest statement; references; appendices (as appropriate); table(s) with caption(s) (on individual pages); figures; figure captions (as a list).

Word Limits

Please include a word count for your paper.

There is no page limit for a typical paper for this journal, inclusive of:

• Abstract
• Tables
• References
• Figure or table captions

Style Guidelines

Please refer to these quick style guidelines rather than any published articles or a sample copy when preparing your paper.

Please use the American spelling style consistently throughout your manuscript.

Please use double quotation marks, except where “a quotation is ‘within’ a quotation”.

Please note that long quotations should be indented without quotation marks.

Formatting and Templates

Papers may be submitted in Word or LaTeX formats. Please do not submit your paper as a PDF. Figures should be saved separately from the text. To assist you in preparing your paper, we provide formatting template(s).

Word templates are available for this journal. Please save the template to your hard drive, which is ready for use.

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References

Please use this reference guide when preparing your paper.

Proper citation and referencing are critical to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that credit is given where it is due. This section provides detailed guidelines on how to cite sources and format the reference list for manuscripts submitted to AIPA's International Journal on AI: Bridging Technology, Society and Policy.

Citation Style

The journal uses the author-year citation style provided by the natbib package. Here are detailed instructions and examples for citing different types of sources within the text.

1. Single Author:

   • In-text: When referring to the work of a single author, use the author's last name followed by the year of publication in parentheses.
     • Example: Smith (2023) conducted a comprehensive study on machine learning algorithms.
   • Parenthetical: When the author's name does not form part of the sentence, place both the author's last name and the year of publication in parentheses.
     • Example: The study provided new insights into machine learning algorithms (Smith, 2023).

2. Two Authors:

   • In-text: For works by two authors, include both authors' last names followed by the year of publication.
     • Example: Smith and Jones (2023) explored the implications of AI in healthcare.
   • Parenthetical: When citing the work parenthetically, include both authors' last names separated by an ampersand (&) and the year of publication.
     • Example: The implications of AI in healthcare were significant (Smith & Jones, 2023).

3. Three or More Authors:

   • In-text: For works with three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by "et al." and the year of publication.
     • Example: Smith et al. (2023) developed a novel approach to natural language processing.
   • Parenthetical: When citing the work parenthetically, use the first author's last name followed by "et al." and the year of publication.
     • Example: A novel approach to natural language processing was developed (Smith et al., 2023).

4. Multiple Works by the Same Author:

   • When citing multiple works by the same author published in the same year, differentiate them by adding lowercase letters after the year.
     • Example: Smith (2023a) examined neural networks, while Smith (2023b) focused on reinforcement learning.

5. Citing Secondary Sources:

   • When citing a secondary source (i.e., a source that was cited in another source), mention the original source in the text and the secondary source in the reference list.
     • Example: (Smith, 2020, as cited in Brown, 2023).

Reference List

All sources cited in the text must be included in the reference list at the end of the manuscript. The references should be listed alphabetically by the last name of the first author and formatted consistently. Here are some examples of how to format different types of references in BibTeX:

Journal Article:

• Include the author's name, year of publication, title of the article, journal name, volume number, issue number, and page numbers.

@article{smith2023,
author = {Smith, John},
title = {A Comprehensive Study on Machine Learning Algorithms},
journal = {Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research},
year = {2023},
volume = {45},
number = {3},
pages = {123--145},
}

Book:

• Include the author's name, year of publication, title of the book, publisher, and address.

@book{johnson2022,
author = {Johnson, Emily},
title = {Introduction to AI and Machine Learning},
publisher = {Tech Press},
year = {2022},
address = {New York, NY},
}

Conference Paper:

• Include the author's name, year of publication, title of the paper, book title (proceedings), page numbers, and the year of the conference.

@inproceedings{brown2024,
author = {Brown, Michael and Davis, Laura},
title = {Advancements in Deep Learning for Image Recognition},
booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Machine Learning},
year = {2024},
pages = {789--798},
}

Book Chapter:

• Include the author's name, year of publication, title of the chapter, editor's name, book title, page numbers, publisher, and address.

@incollection{miller2021,
author = {Miller, Anna},
title = {AI in Healthcare: Transformative Applications},
booktitle = {AI and Modern Medicine},
editor = {Williams, David},
publisher = {HealthTech Publications},
year = {2021},
address = {London, UK},
pages = {101--123},
}

Website:

• Include the author's name (if available), year of publication, title of the webpage, website name, and URL.

@misc{smith2023web,
author = {Smith, John},
title = {The Future of AI in Everyday Life},
year = {2023},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.futureofai.com}},
note = {Accessed: 2024-05-16},
}

Thesis or Dissertation:

• Include the author's name, year of publication, title, type of thesis, institution, and location.

@phdthesis{jones2022,
author = {Jones, Sarah},
title = {Innovations in AI for Autonomous Vehicles},
school = {University of Technology},
year = {2022},
address = {Los Angeles, CA},
}

By following these detailed guidelines for citations and references, authors can ensure that their manuscripts meet the standards of AIPA's International Journal on AI. Proper citation and consistent referencing not only give credit to original sources but also enhance the credibility and scholarly value of the research.

 

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