1. Introduction

Welcome to Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC).

Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, original, and impactful research in Computing, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, and other interdisciplinary scientific and technological domains.

The journal provides an international platform for researchers, academicians, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, research scholars, and postgraduate students to disseminate innovative research findings that contribute to scientific advancement and technological development.

Learning Nexus of Computing is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic publishing through a transparent editorial process, rigorous double-blind peer review, responsible publication ethics, and unrestricted global access to scholarly knowledge.

The journal welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, methodological soundness, practical significance, and potential impact on both academia and industry.

2. Purpose of These Guidelines

These Author Guidelines have been prepared to assist authors in the preparation and submission of manuscripts to Learning Nexus of Computing.

Authors are requested to read these guidelines carefully before submitting a manuscript. Following these instructions will facilitate efficient editorial processing, peer review, copyediting, and publication while ensuring consistency across all published articles.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in delays during the editorial process or the return of the manuscript for technical revision before peer review.

3. About the Journal

Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC) is an international scholarly journal that publishes original research, review articles, survey papers, technical notes, case studies, and other high-quality scientific contributions covering emerging developments in computing and interdisciplinary technologies.

The journal aims to promote the dissemination of reliable scientific knowledge by encouraging collaboration between academia, research institutions, industry, and government organizations.

LNC follows an Open Access publishing model to ensure that published research is freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

The journal is committed to maintaining internationally accepted standards of publication ethics, editorial transparency, research integrity, and scholarly communication.

4. Scope of the Journal

Learning Nexus of Computing welcomes high-quality manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following research areas.

4.1 Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
Reinforcement Learning
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Intelligent Decision Support Systems

4.2 Computer Vision and Image Processing

Face Detection
Face Recognition
Object Detection
Image Processing
Medical Image Analysis
Pattern Recognition
Video Analytics
Biometrics

4.3 Data Science and Analytics

Data Science
Big Data Analytics
Data Mining
Business Intelligence
Predictive Analytics
Data Visualization
Statistical Computing

4.4 Computer Science

Software Engineering
Programming Languages
Algorithms
Data Structures
Operating Systems
Compiler Design
High Performance Computing
Distributed Computing

4.5 Cyber Security

Information Security
Network Security
Cyber Forensics
Blockchain Technology
Cryptography
Digital Privacy
Secure Computing

4.6 Networks and Communication

Computer Networks
Wireless Networks
Mobile Computing
Cloud Computing
Edge Computing
Fog Computing
Software Defined Networks
5G and Beyond

4.7 Embedded Systems and Electronics

Embedded Systems
Digital Electronics
Analog Electronics
Microcontrollers
FPGA
VLSI Design
Internet of Things (IoT)

4.8 Robotics and Intelligent Systems

Robotics
Autonomous Systems
Intelligent Control
Smart Manufacturing
Human–Computer Interaction
Intelligent Automation

4.9 Emerging Technologies

Quantum Computing
Industry 4.0
Digital Twins
Smart Cities
Green Computing
Sustainable Computing
Intelligent Transportation Systems

4.10 Interdisciplinary Applications

The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary research integrating computing with:

Healthcare
Agriculture
Environmental Science
Education
Finance
Manufacturing
Smart Governance
Renewable Energy
Social Sciences
Industrial Applications

Research that demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation and practical applications is particularly encouraged.

5. Types of Manuscripts

Learning Nexus of Computing accepts the following categories of manuscripts.

5.1 Original Research Article

Original Research Articles should present novel theoretical, experimental, computational, or applied research supported by appropriate methodology, analysis, and validation.

Recommended Length

5,000–9,000 words

5.2 Review Article

Review Articles should critically evaluate published literature, identify research gaps, summarize recent developments, and propose future research directions.

Recommended Length

6,000–12,000 words

5.3 Survey Paper

Survey Papers should provide a comprehensive overview of a research domain by systematically comparing existing techniques, methodologies, datasets, challenges, and future opportunities.

Recommended Length

6,000–12,000 words

5.4 Short Communication

Short Communications report novel research findings, innovative concepts, or preliminary experimental results that require rapid dissemination.

Recommended Length

2,000–3,500 words

5.5 Technical Note

Technical Notes describe innovative algorithms, software systems, engineering methods, hardware implementations, datasets, laboratory procedures, or computational techniques.

Recommended Length

2,500–4,000 words

5.6 Case Study

Case Studies present practical implementations, industrial applications, educational innovations, or technology deployment experiences supported by analytical discussion.

Recommended Length

3,000–6,000 words

5.7 Book Review

Book Reviews critically evaluate recently published books relevant to the journal's scope and should provide an objective assessment of their scientific contribution.

Recommended Length

1,000–2,000 words

5.8 Editorial

Editorials are published only by invitation of the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board.

6. Before You Submit

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

The manuscript falls within the scope of Learning Nexus of Computing.
The work is original and has not been published previously.
The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal or conference.
All authors have reviewed and approved the final version.
All authors satisfy the journal's authorship requirements.
Appropriate ethical approvals have been obtained where applicable.
Permissions have been secured for all copyrighted material.
Figures, tables, and supplementary materials are complete.
The manuscript has been carefully proofread.
All references have been verified for accuracy.
The manuscript complies with the journal's formatting requirements.
Any use of Artificial Intelligence tools has been appropriately disclosed.
Conflicts of interest and funding information have been declared.
The corresponding author accepts responsibility for all communication with the Editorial Office throughout the publication process.

Submission of a manuscript confirms that all authors agree to abide by the editorial policies, publication ethics, copyright policy, licensing policy, and peer-review procedures of Learning Nexus of Computing.

7. Download Journal Templates

To ensure uniform formatting and efficient processing, authors are strongly encouraged to prepare manuscripts using the official Learning Nexus of Computing templates.

The following templates are available on the journal website:

LNC Manuscript Template (Microsoft Word)
Sample Manuscript
Cover Letter Template
Copyright & Licensing Form (if applicable)
Conflict of Interest Declaration Form (if applicable)

Template Download:

Download LNC Author Templates
(Official Download Link Here)

Authors who prepare manuscripts using the official template generally experience faster technical screening and reduced formatting revisions.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC).

The journal welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, methodological soundness, practical significance, and potential impact on both academia and industry.

2. Purpose of These Guidelines

These Author Guidelines have been prepared to assist authors in the preparation and submission of manuscripts to Learning Nexus of Computing.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in delays during the editorial process or the return of the manuscript for technical revision before peer review.

3. About the Journal

The journal aims to promote the dissemination of reliable scientific knowledge by encouraging collaboration between academia, research institutions, industry, and government organizations.

LNC follows an Open Access publishing model to ensure that published research is freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

The journal is committed to maintaining internationally accepted standards of publication ethics, editorial transparency, research integrity, and scholarly communication.

4. Scope of the Journal

Learning Nexus of Computing welcomes high-quality manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following research areas.

4.1 Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
Reinforcement Learning
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Intelligent Decision Support Systems

4.2 Computer Vision and Image Processing

Face Detection
Face Recognition
Object Detection
Image Processing
Medical Image Analysis
Pattern Recognition
Video Analytics
Biometrics

4.3 Data Science and Analytics

Data Science
Big Data Analytics
Data Mining
Business Intelligence
Predictive Analytics
Data Visualization
Statistical Computing

4.4 Computer Science

Software Engineering
Programming Languages
Algorithms
Data Structures
Operating Systems
Compiler Design
High Performance Computing
Distributed Computing

4.5 Cyber Security

Information Security
Network Security
Cyber Forensics
Blockchain Technology
Cryptography
Digital Privacy
Secure Computing

4.6 Networks and Communication

Computer Networks
Wireless Networks
Mobile Computing
Cloud Computing
Edge Computing
Fog Computing
Software Defined Networks
5G and Beyond

4.7 Embedded Systems and Electronics

Embedded Systems
Digital Electronics
Analog Electronics
Microcontrollers
FPGA
VLSI Design
Internet of Things (IoT)

4.8 Robotics and Intelligent Systems

Robotics
Autonomous Systems
Intelligent Control
Smart Manufacturing
Human–Computer Interaction
Intelligent Automation

4.9 Emerging Technologies

Quantum Computing
Industry 4.0
Digital Twins
Smart Cities
Green Computing
Sustainable Computing
Intelligent Transportation Systems

4.10 Interdisciplinary Applications

The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary research integrating computing with:

Healthcare
Agriculture
Environmental Science
Education
Finance
Manufacturing
Smart Governance
Renewable Energy
Social Sciences
Industrial Applications

Research that demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation and practical applications is particularly encouraged.

5. Types of Manuscripts

Learning Nexus of Computing accepts the following categories of manuscripts.

5.1 Original Research Article

Original Research Articles should present novel theoretical, experimental, computational, or applied research supported by appropriate methodology, analysis, and validation.

Recommended Length

5,000–9,000 words

5.2 Review Article

Review Articles should critically evaluate published literature, identify research gaps, summarize recent developments, and propose future research directions.

Recommended Length

6,000–12,000 words

5.3 Survey Paper

Survey Papers should provide a comprehensive overview of a research domain by systematically comparing existing techniques, methodologies, datasets, challenges, and future opportunities.

Recommended Length

6,000–12,000 words

5.4 Short Communication

Short Communications report novel research findings, innovative concepts, or preliminary experimental results that require rapid dissemination.

Recommended Length

2,000–3,500 words

5.5 Technical Note

Technical Notes describe innovative algorithms, software systems, engineering methods, hardware implementations, datasets, laboratory procedures, or computational techniques.

Recommended Length

2,500–4,000 words

5.6 Case Study

Case Studies present practical implementations, industrial applications, educational innovations, or technology deployment experiences supported by analytical discussion.

Recommended Length

3,000–6,000 words

5.7 Book Review

Book Reviews critically evaluate recently published books relevant to the journal's scope and should provide an objective assessment of their scientific contribution.

Recommended Length

1,000–2,000 words

5.8 Editorial

Editorials are published only by invitation of the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board.

6. Before You Submit

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

The manuscript falls within the scope of Learning Nexus of Computing.
The work is original and has not been published previously.
The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal or conference.
All authors have reviewed and approved the final version.
All authors satisfy the journal's authorship requirements.
Appropriate ethical approvals have been obtained where applicable.
Permissions have been secured for all copyrighted material.
Figures, tables, and supplementary materials are complete.
The manuscript has been carefully proofread.
All references have been verified for accuracy.
The manuscript complies with the journal's formatting requirements.
Any use of Artificial Intelligence tools has been appropriately disclosed.
Conflicts of interest and funding information have been declared.
The corresponding author accepts responsibility for all communication with the Editorial Office throughout the publication process.

7. Download Journal Templates

To ensure uniform formatting and efficient processing, authors are strongly encouraged to prepare manuscripts using the official Learning Nexus of Computing templates.

The following templates are available on the journal website:

LNC Manuscript Template (Microsoft Word)
Sample Manuscript
Cover Letter Template
Copyright & Licensing Form (if applicable)
Conflict of Interest Declaration Form (if applicable)

Template Download:

Download LNC Author Templates
(Official Download Link Here)

Authors who prepare manuscripts using the official template generally experience faster technical screening and reduced formatting revisions.

8. Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare manuscripts in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English using professional scientific writing. The manuscript should present original research in a logical, well-organized, and easy-to-understand manner.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC) Manuscript Template to ensure consistency in formatting and to facilitate efficient editorial processing.

Before submission, authors should carefully proofread the manuscript for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, formatting inconsistencies, and reference accuracy. Manuscripts with poor language quality may be returned for language improvement before entering the peer-review process.

9. General Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

The recommended formatting specifications are as follows.

Item	Requirement
Paper Size	A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Layout	Two-column
Font	Times New Roman
Body Font Size	10 pt
Heading Font	Bold
Line Spacing	Single
Text Alignment	Justified
Margins	As specified in the official LNC template
Page Number	Do not insert manually
File Format	Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)

Authors should avoid modifying the predefined styles, fonts, margins, or spacing provided in the official journal template.

10. Manuscript Organization

A standard research manuscript should generally be organized in the following order:

Title
Author Information
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Literature Review
Materials and Methods
Proposed Methodology
Experimental Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Future Scope (Optional)
Acknowledgements
Funding Statement
Conflict of Interest Statement
Author Contributions
Data Availability Statement
References

Depending on the type of manuscript, slight modifications to this structure may be acceptable.

11. Title

The title is the first element read by editors, reviewers, and readers. It should accurately represent the content of the manuscript.

The title should:

Clearly reflect the primary contribution of the research.
Be concise, informative, and specific.
Avoid uncommon abbreviations and symbols.
Avoid unnecessary technical jargon.
Not exceed approximately 20–25 words.

Good Example

A Lightweight Deep Learning Framework for Real-Time Object Detection in Autonomous Vehicles

12. Author Information

For each author, provide:

Full Name
Department
Institution
City
State/Province
Country
Official Email Address
ORCID iD (recommended)

The corresponding author should be identified using an asterisk (*).

Example:

John A. Smith¹, Maria Lopez²*

13. Corresponding Author

Only one corresponding author should normally be designated.

The corresponding author is responsible for:

Online manuscript submission.
Communication with the Editorial Office.
Responding to reviewer comments.
Submission of revised manuscripts.
Approval of page proofs.
Communication after publication.

Authors should ensure that the corresponding author's email address remains active throughout the publication process.

14. ORCID iD

Learning Nexus of Computing strongly encourages all authors to register for an ORCID iD.

Providing an ORCID iD:

Uniquely identifies researchers.
Improves author visibility.
Enhances metadata quality.
Supports accurate indexing.
Reduces author name ambiguity.

The corresponding author's ORCID iD is highly recommended.

15. Abstract

Every manuscript must include a structured and informative abstract.

The abstract should briefly describe:

Background of the study
Research objective
Methodology
Major findings
Principal conclusion

Recommended length:

150–250 words

The abstract should not contain:

References
Figures
Tables
Equations
Footnotes
Undefined abbreviations

The abstract should be understandable without reading the full manuscript.

16. Keywords

Provide 5–8 keywords immediately after the abstract.

Keywords should:

Reflect the main concepts of the study.
Improve search engine visibility.
Avoid unnecessary duplication of title words.
Be arranged in a logical order.

Example:

Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Object Detection.

17. Headings and Numbering

Use a clear hierarchical numbering system.

Example:

Introduction

Literature Review

1 Previous Studies

2 Research Gap

Proposed Method

1 Data Collection

2 Feature Extraction

Avoid excessive levels of subheadings.

18. Figures

Figures should be:

Original and of high quality.
Minimum 300 dpi resolution.
Clearly readable.
Sequentially numbered.
Cited in the text before appearing.

Figure captions should be placed below the figure.

Example:

Fig. 2. Architecture of the Proposed Framework

If figures are reproduced from another source, authors must obtain written permission from the copyright holder and provide appropriate acknowledgment.

19. Tables

Tables should:

Be editable (not embedded as images).
Be prepared using Microsoft Word table tools.
Be sequentially numbered.
Be cited in the manuscript.

Table titles should appear above the table.

Example:

Table 3. Performance Comparison of Existing Methods

Avoid using excessively large or complex tables whenever possible.

20. Equations

Equations should be created using Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType.

Guidelines:

Number equations consecutively.
Place equation numbers on the right.
Refer to equations within the text.

Example:

$E = mc^2$

(1)

Variables should be defined immediately after the equation when first introduced.

21. Algorithms

Algorithms should be:

Clearly formatted.
Sequentially numbered.
Given descriptive titles.
Easy to understand.

Pseudo-code should clearly describe each computational step.

22. Units

The journal follows the International System of Units (SI Units).

Examples include:

Where non-SI units are necessary, SI equivalents should also be provided.

23. Abbreviations

Abbreviations should be defined the first time they appear in the manuscript.

Example:

Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)

Internet of Things (IoT)

After the first definition, the abbreviation may be used consistently throughout the manuscript.

Avoid introducing excessive abbreviations that may reduce readability.

24. Footnotes

Footnotes should be used only when absolutely necessary.

They should not be used for:

Literature references
Author affiliations
URLs

Where possible, integrate important information directly into the main text.

25. Language Quality

Manuscripts should be written in clear, professional, and grammatically correct English.

Authors should ensure that the manuscript:

Uses consistent scientific terminology.
Avoids spelling and grammatical errors.
Avoids redundant text.
Uses professional academic language.
Maintains consistency in tense and notation.

Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed by a proficient English speaker or a professional language editing service before submission.

Poor language quality may delay editorial processing or peer review.

26. References and Citation Style

Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC) follows the IEEE Numeric Citation Style.

Authors should cite references within the text using consecutive numbers enclosed in square brackets, for example [1], [2], [3]. References should be numbered in the order in which they first appear in the manuscript.

The reference list should be placed at the end of the manuscript and arranged in numerical order, corresponding to the in-text citations.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or RefWorks to maintain consistency and minimize formatting errors.

27. In-Text Citation Style

Single Reference

Deep learning has demonstrated remarkable performance in image classification tasks [1].

Multiple References

Several studies have investigated this problem using different approaches [2], [5], [8].

Consecutive References

Numerous algorithms have been proposed in recent years [4]–[7].

Reference Mentioned in Text

Smith et al. [10] proposed a lightweight object detection framework.

28. Reference List

The reference list should:

Be arranged in numerical order.
Include only references cited in the manuscript.
Contain complete bibliographic information.
Include DOI wherever available.
Avoid incomplete or unpublished references unless absolutely necessary.

Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all references before submission.

28.1 Journal Article

Example

[1] D. Demszky, C. L. Williams, S. T. Brady, et al.,
"Language markers of student beliefs signal college success,"
Communications Psychology,
2026.
doi:10.1038/s44271-026-00494-9

28.2 Conference Paper

[2] A. Author and B. Author,
"Title of conference paper,"
Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence,
pp. 120–128,
2025.

28.3 Book

[3] A. Author,
Book Title,
3rd ed.,
New York, NY, USA:
Publisher,
2024.

28.4 Book Chapter

[4] A. Author,
"Chapter Title,"
in Book Title,
B. Editor, Ed.
Publisher,
2025,
pp. 45–70.

28.5 Website

[5] Organization Name,
"Title of webpage."

Available:
https://example.org

Accessed:
July 2026.

28.6 Dataset

[6] Author,
Dataset Title,
Version 2,
Repository,
2026.

doi:xxxxx

28.7 Software

[7] Software Name,
Version,
Developer,
Year.

Available:
https://example.com

28.8 Thesis

[8] A. Author,
"Title of Thesis,"

Ph.D. dissertation,

University Name,

Country,

2025.

28.9 Standard

[9] IEEE Standard xxxx,

Title of Standard,

Year.

29. Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Authors are strongly encouraged to include the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for all references whenever available.

Providing DOI information:

Improves citation accuracy.
Enhances discoverability.
Facilitates Crossref linking.
Supports long-term accessibility.

DOIs should preferably be presented in the format:

doi:10.xxxx/xxxxx

30. Reference Quality

Authors should ensure that references:

Are directly relevant to the study.
Include recent literature whenever appropriate.
Cite seminal research in the field.
Avoid excessive self-citation.
Avoid unnecessary citation padding.
Prefer peer-reviewed literature.
Include datasets and software citations where applicable.

Authors are encouraged to cite reproducible research resources whenever available.

31. Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary materials that improve the reproducibility and understanding of the research.

Examples include:

Source Code
Datasets
Video Demonstrations
Simulation Files
Mathematical Proofs
Extended Tables
Additional Figures
Appendices

Supplementary files should be clearly labelled and referenced within the manuscript.

32. Graphical Abstract (Optional)

Authors are encouraged to submit a Graphical Abstract summarizing the principal contribution of the research.

Recommended specifications:

High Resolution
PNG or TIFF format
Simple and informative
Minimal text

A graphical abstract improves article visibility and reader engagement.

33. Research Highlights (Optional)

Authors may provide 3–5 concise highlights describing the principal contributions of the manuscript.

Each highlight should contain no more than 85 characters.

Example

• Lightweight CNN improves detection accuracy.

• Real-time implementation reduces computational cost.

• Proposed framework outperforms existing methods.

34. Data Availability Statement

Every manuscript should include a Data Availability Statement immediately before the References section.

Examples

Public Repository

"The data supporting the findings of this study are publicly available in an appropriate data repository."

Available Upon Request

"The data supporting the findings of this work are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request."

No New Data

"No new datasets were generated or analysed during this study."

35. Code Availability Statement

Where software forms an essential part of the research, authors are encouraged to make the source code publicly available through recognized repositories such as:

GitHub
GitLab
Zenodo
Figshare

If the code cannot be shared, authors should provide an appropriate explanation.

36. Funding Statement

All sources of financial support should be disclosed.

Example

"This work was supported by the funding agency under Grant No. XXXXX."

If no funding was received:

"The authors received no specific funding for this research."

37. Author Contributions (CRediT Taxonomy)

Authors are encouraged to describe individual contributions using the CRediT Contributor Roles Taxonomy.

Typical roles include:

Conceptualization
Methodology
Software
Validation
Formal Analysis
Investigation
Data Curation
Writing – Original Draft
Writing – Review & Editing
Visualization
Supervision
Project Administration
Funding Acquisition

38. Acknowledgements

Authors may acknowledge:

Funding organizations
Technical assistance
Laboratory support
Institutional facilities
Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria

Acknowledgements should be concise and relevant.

39. Conflict of Interest Statement

All authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research.

Example

The authors declare that they have no known competing interests.

40. Ethical Approval

Research involving human participants, animals, or other regulated subjects must include details of approval from the appropriate Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board (IRB), where applicable.

The approving authority and approval/reference number should be stated in the manuscript.

41. Informed Consent

For studies involving human participants, authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from all participants, where applicable.

42. AI-Assisted Content Disclosure

Authors must disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as large language models or AI-assisted writing tools, if they have been used during manuscript preparation.

AI tools must not be listed as authors and cannot assume responsibility for the content of a manuscript.

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and scientific validity of all submitted work.

43. Research Integrity and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to provide sufficient methodological details, datasets, software, and supplementary information to enable other researchers to reproduce the reported findings wherever reasonably possible.

Transparent and reproducible research strengthens scientific reliability and contributes to the advancement of knowledge.

44. Online Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the official Online Journal System (OJS) available on the Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC) website.

Authors should carefully complete all required submission steps and provide accurate information during the online submission process.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all uploaded files are complete, accurate, and in their final version before submission.

Online Submission Portal

Submit Your Manuscript
(Official OJS Submission Link Here)

45. Required Submission Files

Authors should upload the following documents during submission:

Mandatory Files

Manuscript (Microsoft Word format)
Figures (if submitted separately)
Tables (if submitted separately)

Recommended Files

Cover Letter
Graphical Abstract (if applicable)
Supplementary Files
Source Code (if applicable)
Dataset Information (if applicable)

Additional Documents (where applicable)

Copyright or License Agreement
Conflict of Interest Declaration
Ethical Approval Certificate
Patient Consent Form
Funding Information

The Editorial Office may request additional documents during editorial processing.

46. Cover Letter

Authors are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their manuscript.

The cover letter should briefly include:

Title of the manuscript
Type of manuscript
Novelty of the work
Importance of the research
Confirmation that the manuscript is original
Confirmation that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere
Declaration of conflicts of interest
Contact details of the corresponding author

A professional cover letter helps the Editorial Office understand the significance and originality of the submitted work.

47. Reviewer Suggestions (Optional)

Authors may recommend two to four potential reviewers who possess expertise relevant to the submitted manuscript.

Suggested reviewers should:

Be independent experts in the field.
Not belong to the same institution as any of the authors.
Have no personal, professional, or financial conflict of interest with the authors.
Be capable of providing an objective evaluation.

The Editorial Board reserves the right to accept or disregard reviewer suggestions at its sole discretion.

48. Editorial Screening

After submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial assessment.

The Editorial Office evaluates:

Compliance with the journal's scope.
Manuscript formatting.
Language quality.
Completeness of submission.
Similarity screening.
Ethical compliance.
Overall suitability for peer review.

Manuscripts that do not satisfy the journal's basic requirements may be returned to the authors for technical revision before peer review or declined without external review.

49. Similarity Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before being sent for peer review.

The journal evaluates:

Text similarity
Duplicate publication
Self-plagiarism
Improper citation
Unattributed reuse of published material

Authors are expected to ensure that all sources are properly cited and that the manuscript represents original scholarly work.

50. Double-Blind Peer Review

Learning Nexus of Computing follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process.

Under this model:

Reviewers do not know the identities of the authors.
Authors do not know the identities of the reviewers.

Each manuscript is normally evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject area.

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:

Originality
Novelty
Scientific significance
Technical quality
Research methodology
Data analysis
Interpretation of results
Clarity of presentation
Quality of references
Ethical compliance
Relevance to the journal's scope

The Editor-in-Chief may appoint additional reviewers whenever necessary.

51. Editorial Decision

Following peer review, one of the following editorial decisions may be communicated to the authors:

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal.

The decision of the Editor-in-Chief shall be final.

52. Revision Process

When revisions are requested, authors should:

Address every reviewer comment carefully.
Prepare a detailed point-by-point response.
Highlight all modifications made in the revised manuscript.
Submit the revised manuscript within the specified deadline.

Failure to submit revisions within the prescribed period may result in administrative withdrawal of the manuscript.

53. Acceptance and Production

Once a manuscript is accepted, it enters the production stage.

Production activities include:

Copyediting
Technical editing
Typesetting
Metadata preparation
DOI assignment (where applicable)
Proof generation
Final publication

The Editorial Office may contact authors during this stage to resolve minor editorial queries.

54. Proofreading

Before publication, the corresponding author will receive page proofs for final review.

Authors should:

Check spelling and grammar.
Verify figures and tables.
Confirm author information.
Review references.
Report typographical errors.

Only minor corrections are permitted at the proof stage. Major scientific changes are generally not accepted after typesetting unless approved by the Editor-in-Chief.

55. Publication

Accepted manuscripts are published in the appropriate issue of the journal.

Each published article includes, where applicable:

Volume and Issue Number
Publication Date
Page Numbers
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Citation Information
Licensing Information

56. Open Access

Learning Nexus of Computing follows the Gold Open Access publishing model.

All published articles are freely available online immediately upon publication without subscription or registration fees.

Readers may access, download, share, and cite published articles in accordance with the journal's licensing policy.

57. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, unless otherwise specified.

Authors grant Learning Nexus of Computing a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, preserve, and disseminate the accepted work.

58. Article Processing Charges (APC)

The journal follows a transparent Article Processing Charge (APC) policy.

Key principles include:

No submission fee.
No peer-review fee.
APC is payable only after final acceptance.
Editorial decisions are completely independent of APC payment.

Authors should refer to the APC Policy page for detailed information.

59. Preprint Policy

Learning Nexus of Computing permits the submission of manuscripts that have previously been posted on recognized non-commercial preprint servers, provided that:

The manuscript has not undergone formal peer review by another journal.
The preprint status is clearly disclosed during submission.
The preprint server is identified in the cover letter or manuscript.

Upon publication, authors are encouraged to update the preprint record with a citation and link to the final published version.

60. Changes in Authorship

Requests to add, remove, or rearrange authors after submission must:

Be submitted in writing by the corresponding author.
Include a clear explanation for the requested change.
Be accompanied by written consent from all authors.

After publication, changes in authorship will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

61. Withdrawal, Corrections and Retractions

The journal may publish:

Corrections (Errata or Corrigenda)
Expressions of Concern
Retractions

These actions are undertaken to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript before publication should contact the Editorial Office as early as possible. Withdrawal requests after acceptance may be subject to the journal's editorial policies and production status.

62. Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, all authors confirm that:

The work is original.
The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
All listed authors meet the journal's authorship criteria.
All authors approve the submitted version.
Ethical requirements have been satisfied.
Conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
Funding information has been declared where applicable.
Necessary permissions have been obtained for third-party content.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the published work.

63. Final Submission Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that:

☐ The manuscript is within the journal's scope.

☐ The official LNC manuscript template has been used.

☐ The title is concise and informative.

☐ Author details are complete.

☐ ORCID iDs have been provided where available.

☐ The abstract is complete.

☐ Appropriate keywords have been included.

☐ Figures and tables are properly numbered and cited.

☐ References follow the IEEE Numeric Citation Style.

☐ DOI information has been included where available.

☐ Similarity has been checked.

☐ Ethical approval has been included where applicable.

☐ Informed consent has been obtained where required.

☐ Funding information has been disclosed.

☐ Conflict of Interest Statement has been included.

☐ Data Availability Statement has been provided.

☐ Code Availability Statement has been included where applicable.

☐ Author Contributions have been described.

☐ AI-assisted content has been disclosed where applicable.

☐ Supplementary files have been uploaded where applicable.

☐ The manuscript has been approved by all authors.

☐ All required submission files have been uploaded.

64. Contact the Editorial Office

For questions regarding manuscript preparation, online submission, peer review, publication ethics, APC, or technical issues, authors are encouraged to contact the Editorial Office through the official communication channels available on the Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC) website.

Editorial Office

Learning Nexus of Computing (LNC)

Email: editor@lnctech.in

Website: https://lnctech.in