The Journal of Emerging Data Intelligence (JEDI) invites high-quality, original, and unpublished manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of statistics, data science, AI, and interdisciplinary data-driven research. Authors are required to strictly follow the guidelines outlined below.

A. Scope of the Journal

JEDI publishes scholarly work that advances theoretical, methodological, and applied research in data intelligence and allied domains. Submissions must fall within the journal’s stated scope and demonstrate clear relevance, rigor, and originality.

Manuscripts submitted to JEDI must:

• Be original and not under review or published elsewhere
• Make a substantive contribution to knowledge, policy, or practice
• Adhere to ethical research and publication standards

B. Article Types

JEDI accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

1. Research Articles

• Original empirical or theoretical research
• Word limit: 4,000–5,000 words (excluding references)

2. Review Articles

• Systematic, scoping, or critical reviews
• Must provide novel synthesis, conceptual insight, or future research directions
• Word limit: 5,000–7,000 words

3. Short Communications

• Concise reports of innovative methods, preliminary findings, or technical notes
• Word limit: 2,000–3,000 words

C. Manuscript Preparation

Language & Originality

• Manuscripts must be written in clear, formal academic English
• AI-generated content must be substantially revised and human-authored
• Similarity Index must be below 18%
• AI detection score must be below 20% (as per JEDI policy)

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

1. Title
2. Abstract (150–250 words)
3. Keywords (3–6)
4. Introduction
   • Research problem
   • Objectives
   • Key contributions
5. Literature Review
6. Methodology
   • Data sources, tools, models, or algorithms
   • Sufficient detail for replicability
7. Results and Discussion
8. Conclusion and Future Directions
9. References

Formatting & Referencing

• Manuscripts must be prepared using the JEDI Official Template
• File format: .docx only
• Referencing style: APA (7th edition)
• All tables and figures must:
  • Be high-resolution
  • Be numbered sequentially
  • Include clear, descriptive captions

Authors are strongly encouraged to share datasets, code, or models via trusted repositories (e.g., GitHub, Zenodo, OSF), where applicable.

D. Submission Procedure

• Manuscripts must be submitted through the JEDI Online Submission System
• Only one corresponding author should submit the manuscript
• Submissions via email are not accepted

E. Peer-Review Process

JEDI follows a double-blind peer review process:

1. Initial Editorial Screening
   • Scope alignment
   • Formatting compliance
   • Similarity and AI checks
2. Peer Review
   • At least two independent expert reviewers
   • Anonymous review process
3. Editorial Decision
   • Accept
   • Minor Revision
   • Major Revision
   • Reject

⏱ The first decision is typically communicated within 6–8 weeks.

Revision Requirements

For revised submissions, authors must provide:

• A revised manuscript with changes highlighted
• A detailed Response to Reviewers document addressing each comment point-by-point

F. Post-Acceptance Procedure

Final Files

• High-resolution figures and editable source files may be requested

Proofreading

• Galley proofs will be shared with the corresponding author
• Only minor typographical or formatting corrections are allowed at this stage

Copyright & License

• Authors retain copyright
• Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY-NC 4.0) License

Cover Letter (Required upon Acceptance)

The cover letter must include:

• Statement of novelty and significance
• Declaration of originality and ethical compliance
• Confirmation of the article type

G. Publication Fee

• No article processing or publication charges are currently applied
• JEDI reserves the right to revise this policy in the future with prior notification

H. Source of Funding

The Journal of Emerging Data Intelligence (JEDI) is institutionally supported by the Virtual University of Pakistan for its publication and operational activities. Financial resources are mainly directed toward editorial oversight, coordination of the peer-review process, digital hosting, archiving, and overall journal administration. JEDI does not receive financial support from commercial publishers, advertisers, or any external organizations that could affect its editorial independence. Authors are required to disclose all funding sources associated with their submitted research—such as grants, institutional backing, or financial sponsorship through a dedicated funding statement in the manuscript. This disclosure promotes transparency and enables readers to evaluate any potential influence of funding on the research process or outcomes. If the research did not receive external financial support, authors must clearly state this in their submission.

📌 Note to Authors

Failure to comply with JEDI guidelines may result in desk rejection without external review.