Submissions

Author Guidelines

Welcome to the Journal of Advances in Optimization Theory. We invite original contributions in the field of optimization theory. Below are the updated guidelines to help authors prepare and submit their manuscripts.

General Submission Requirements

• Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished work and should not be under consideration elsewhere.

• Language: Manuscripts must be written in English.

• Article Types: We accept the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles: Original research on any aspect of optimization theory.

  • Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews on a specific topic within optimization.

  • Short Communications: Brief reports on novel findings in optimization theory.

  • Special Issues: A collection of articles on a specific topic in optimization theory.

  • Notes: Concise contributions that offer significant insights into a specific problem or concept.

Manuscript Formatting

• Document Type: Manuscripts must be written in LaTeX format. The journal does not accept submissions in other formats. You can download it from here.

• Title: The title should be concise, informative.

• Abstract: Provide an abstract of 100-250 words, summarizing the purpose, methods, and main findings of the paper.

• Keywords: Include 2-6 keywords that reflect the content and focus of your article.

• AMS Classification: The manuscript should include the AMS subject classification at the end of the abstract. Please refer to the AMS Mathematics Subject Classification for the appropriate codes.

Citations and References

• Citation Style: The references should follow this format:

  • Journal Articles:
    [1] N. Nadezhkina, W. Takahashi, Weak convergence theorem by an extragradient method for nonexpansive mappings and monotone mappings, J. Optim. Theory Appl. 128 (2006) 191–201.

  • Books:
    [2] J. V. Tie, Convex Analysis: An Introductory Text, Wiley, New York (1984).

  • Conference Papers:
    [3] A. Smith, B. Brown, Approximation Algorithms for Network Optimization, Proceedings of the International Conference on Optimization, pp. 78-84, 2019.

• Citation Style: Use numeric citation style (i.e., [1], [2], etc.). All references should be numbered in the order they appear in the text. For books, journal articles, and conference proceedings, follow the format shown above.

Figures and Tables

• Figures: Submit high-resolution figures. 

• Tables: Tables should be numbered sequentially and placed at the end of the manuscript. Each table must have a descriptive title.

• Captions: Each figure and table should have a caption that clearly explains its content. Captions should be placed below figures and above tables.

Equations and Mathematical Notation

• Equation Formatting: Use LaTeX for all mathematical equations. Equations should be numbered sequentially, and aligned to the left margin, and enclosed in parentheses (e.g., (1), (2)).

• Notation: Ensure that all mathematical symbols, variables, and constants are clearly defined when first introduced.

Ethical Considerations

• Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism. We use plagiarism detection software to check submissions.

• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

• Research Ethics: For research involving human or animal subjects, authors must comply with ethical guidelines and provide appropriate ethical approval statements.

Submission Process

• Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. Please visit submission to submit your manuscript.

• Cover Letter: A cover letter must be included with your submission uppon request.

• Peer Review Process:

  • We follow a double-layer peer review process, where:

    • First-layer review: The manuscript is reviewed by a subject matter expert in the field.

    • Second-layer review: Another expert independently reviews the first reviewer's comments and assesses the quality of the paper and the peer review process.

    This ensures a thorough, high-quality review, and increases the reliability and credibility of published work.

Publication Fees

• Hybrid Journal:

  • For subscription-based papers, there is no publication fee.

  • For open access papers, a publication fee of 200 USD applies upon acceptance.