The Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISR) journal is committed to publishing high-quality, application-driven, and forward-looking research that contributes to the development of autonomous systems, intelligent agents, and robotics technologies. We welcome interdisciplinary submissions that address complex challenges in automation, human-robot interaction, control systems, and machine perception. Authors are encouraged to present novel methodologies, experimental validations, and real-world implementations that advance the field. Submissions must be original, technically rigorous, and clearly demonstrate a significant contribution to current knowledge. Manuscripts should be written in fluent, professional English and organized in accordance with the journal’s formatting requirements. Authors must also follow our strict ethical guidelines, ensuring proper referencing, transparent methodology, and full disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. By complying with these instructions, contributors support ISR’s mission to be a trusted, peer-reviewed platform for impactful innovations in intelligent systems, robotics research, and their diverse applications in industry and society.

Submission Checklist

1. Originality of Manuscript Ensure the manuscript is entirely original, has not been published previously, and is not under review by any other journal or publication platform.

2. Complete Manuscript Structure Verify that the manuscript includes all required sections such as abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references, with proper in-text citations.

3. Author Approval Confirm that all listed authors have contributed to the work and have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.

4. Figures and Tables All figures and tables must be clearly formatted, properly labeled, and inserted within the manuscript where referenced, with high-resolution image quality.

5. Data and Ethics Statements Include appropriate data availability statements and, if applicable, ethics approval documentation for research involving human participants or sensitive data.

6. Author Information and ORCID Provide complete and accurate author affiliation details along with ORCID IDs where available, to ensure author identification and traceability.

7. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Clearly declare any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that might have influenced the research or findings in any way.

8. Formatting or Free Format Compliance The manuscript should follow the journal’s formatting guidelines or be submitted in a clean, readable free format for initial editorial evaluation.

Types of Publications

ISR accepts a wide range of scholarly contributions that align with the journal’s scope. Each submission must demonstrate a clear and meaningful contribution to the field of data science and machine intelligence and be supported by sound methodology, rigorous analysis, and clear presentation.

1. Original Research Articles These are full-length papers presenting novel and original research findings. Submissions should include a detailed methodology, experiments, analysis, and conclusions that contribute significantly to advancing applied data science or machine intelligence.

2. Review Articles Comprehensive, critical, and balanced reviews of existing literature on a specific topic within the scope of the journal. Reviews should offer insights into current trends, challenges, and future directions in data science and AI applications.

3. Case Studies Detailed reports of real-world applications of data science or machine intelligence. These manuscripts must describe a specific problem, the approach taken, implementation, and the outcomes, demonstrating practical relevance and innovation.

4. Short Communications Brief, concise reports of new research findings or technical advancements. Suitable for preliminary or time-sensitive results that warrant rapid dissemination but may not require a full-length article.

5. Technical Notes Focused articles that describe new techniques, tools, software, datasets, or improvements to existing methods. These should offer valuable resources or methodological enhancements for the scientific community.

6. Application Reports Papers that document the deployment and performance of AI or data-driven solutions in real-world environments. These reports should emphasize practical implementation, scalability, and outcomes, making them relevant for industry and applied research audiences.

Publication Charges

ISR is committed to supporting open-access academic publishing without placing a financial burden on contributors. We are proud to offer zero publication charges for all authors. This means there are no fees for submission, peer review, or publication, allowing researchers from all regions and institutions to freely disseminate their work. Our aim is to encourage high-quality, accessible research in data science and machine intelligence without financial barriers. Authors can submit and publish their work in ISR with the confidence that there are no hidden costs or article processing charges (APCs) at any stage of the process.

Copyright Form

All authors must complete and submit a Copyright Transfer Form upon acceptance of their manuscript. This form ensures proper transfer of rights for publication while retaining author attribution. Download the Copyright Form

Manuscript Template

Authors are encouraged to use the official ISR manuscript template to prepare their submissions in a consistent and professional format. This template helps streamline the review and production process. Download the Manuscript Template

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted online through the ISR submission portal. Authors must register an account, complete author information, upload files, and confirm compliance with ethical policies. Upon submission, manuscripts undergo a preliminary editorial check followed by a double-blind peer review process. Accepted articles will be published open access.

Accepted File Formats

ISR accepts manuscripts in a variety of commonly used formats to facilitate a smooth submission process. Authors may submit their manuscripts in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), which is suitable for most contributors. Submissions prepared in LaTeX are also accepted, provided they include the source .tex file, the compiled .pdf, and the associated .bib file for references. For the initial review stage, PDF submissions are permitted; however, source files will be required upon acceptance. Figures should be submitted in high-resolution formats such as .jpg, .png, or .tiff to ensure visual clarity in publication. Any supplementary material, including datasets, additional charts, or source code, may be uploaded in .xls, .csv, .zip, or .txt formats. Authors are encouraged to ensure that all files are clearly named and organized to support a seamless editorial and peer-review process.

Free Format Submission

ISR supports free format submission. Authors may submit their manuscript in any reasonable scientific format for initial review. However, final accepted papers must comply with the journal’s formatting requirements before publication. This approach allows authors to focus on the content without delay due to formatting at the submission stage.

Author Affiliation

Each author should provide their complete affiliation details, including:

Institution Name Each author must clearly mention the full official name of their affiliated institution where the research work was primarily conducted.

Department Specify the exact department, faculty, or research center within the institution to indicate the academic or research context of the author’s work.

City, State/Province Include the city and, where applicable, the state or province of the institution to complete the location details for proper indexing.

Country Provide the country where the institution is located to ensure global clarity and accurate representation in databases and citations.

Email Address List a valid and professional email address for each author to enable correspondence, especially during peer review and post-publication queries.

Corresponding Author Designate at least one author as the corresponding author who will handle communication with the editorial office throughout the submission process.

ORCID iD Authors are encouraged to include their ORCID iD to uniquely identify themselves and link their publications across platforms and institutions.

Manuscript Preparation

Research manuscripts should comprise:

A clear and informative Title The title should precisely reflect the content and focus of the study, enabling readers to quickly understand the manuscript’s subject and scientific relevance.

An Abstract of 150–250 words The abstract must concisely summarize the study’s purpose, methodology, main findings, and conclusions, allowing readers to grasp the essence of the research at a glance.

A maximum of 6 Keywords Keywords help in the indexing and discoverability of the article. Choose terms that reflect core concepts and match search behavior in the research domain.

A structured body divided into logical sections Organize content into clear sections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion to ensure logical flow and facilitate reader understanding of the research process.

Accurate and properly labeled Figures and Tables Visual data must be high-quality, numbered consecutively, clearly titled, and referenced appropriately within the text to support and clarify written content.

Properly cited References using consistent citation style Citations should be accurate, complete, and formatted according to the journal’s required style to maintain academic integrity and enable source verification.

Any applicable appendices or supplementary materials Supplementary content such as datasets, algorithms, or extended tables should be included as appendices or additional files to support the main text without cluttering it.

Authors must ensure clarity, technical accuracy, and readability The manuscript should be written in clear, grammatically correct English with precise terminology and logical arguments, accessible to both specialists and general scientific readers.

Research Manuscript Sections

Each research article should include the following sections:

Introduction

The Introduction should clearly state the research problem, its significance, and the study's objectives. Authors should provide relevant background, explain the context of the work, and identify gaps in the existing literature that the current study aims to address. A well-written introduction builds a strong foundation for the reader, outlining the scope of the study and setting the stage for what follows in the manuscript. It should be engaging, informative, and concise without becoming overly detailed.

Related Work (optional but encouraged)

Although optional, the Related Work section is strongly encouraged as it positions the study within the context of existing research. Authors should summarize previous studies, highlight recent advancements, and point out how their research differs from or improves upon these earlier works. This section demonstrates the authors’ understanding of the current state of the field and provides a clear rationale for the novelty or necessity of the present research. Proper citations and critical analysis of the literature are essential.

Materials and Methods

This section must provide a detailed description of the experimental setup, datasets, algorithms, tools, or techniques used in the study. Authors should describe how the data was collected, processed, and analyzed in enough detail that other researchers can replicate the work. For computational studies, code repositories and configurations should be mentioned if available. The methodology should be logically structured, transparent, and precise to establish the scientific validity and reproducibility of the research.

Results

The Results section presents the core findings of the study. It should include figures, tables, and charts to clearly convey outcomes without interpretation. Results must be stated objectively, highlighting important patterns, statistical outcomes, or performance metrics. This section should avoid speculative commentary and instead focus on what the data objectively show. Authors should organize results logically, often mirroring the structure of the research questions or methodology outlined earlier in the manuscript.

Discussion

In the Discussion section, authors interpret the significance of the results in relation to their hypotheses and prior literature. This is where the research’s implications, strengths, and limitations are critically evaluated. Authors may propose reasons for unexpected outcomes, compare results to similar studies, and suggest how findings could influence future research or practical applications. A strong discussion helps readers understand the broader impact of the study and its contribution to the field.

Conclusion

The Conclusion should succinctly summarize the main findings and their relevance. Authors should restate the study’s objectives and indicate whether they were met. It may include potential implications, recommendations for practice, and future directions. This section should not repeat the discussion in detail but instead offer a concise, impactful takeaway that emphasizes the importance of the research.

Author Contributions

This section should clearly outline the individual roles of each listed author using standardized terminology (e.g., conceptualization, data curation, writing, supervision). Transparency in contribution promotes accountability and proper credit, helping readers and evaluators understand how each author contributed to the study. It supports ethical publishing practices and is often used by indexing services for accurate author recognition.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived to influence their work. This includes funding sources, consulting roles, equity holdings, or affiliations. If no conflicts exist, authors should include a statement declaring this. Ensuring transparency in this section maintains trust in the research and upholds academic integrity.

Funding Information

Authors should clearly state all sources of funding that supported the work, including grant numbers and funding agency names. If no funding was received, this should be explicitly mentioned. Proper acknowledgment of funding provides transparency and helps readers understand potential influences or support behind the research.

Acknowledgments (if any)

This section allows authors to recognize individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the study but do not meet the criteria for authorship. This may include technical support, writing assistance, data providers, or mentors. Expressing gratitude in a formal and respectful manner adds professionalism and completeness to the manuscript.

References

The References section must include all sources cited in the manuscript, formatted according to the journal’s preferred citation style. References should be complete, accurate, and relevant to the study. Proper referencing not only gives credit to original authors but also enables readers to explore the literature further. Use of citation management tools is encouraged to ensure consistency and correctness.

Data Availability Statements

Authors must include a Data Availability Statement explaining where and how the data supporting their research can be accessed. If data are not publicly available, a justification must be provided. Examples:

“The datasets generated during the current study are available in the [name] repository, [link].”

“Data supporting the findings are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.”

“No new data were generated or analyzed in this study.”