✦ Scope and Objectives
The Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IJAA) is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research papers, comprehensive review articles, and short communications in astronomy and astrophysics. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary research, including applications in instrumentation, numerical methods, solar and stellar astrophysics, extragalactic studies, cosmology, and high-energy particles. Contributions are open to researchers of all nationalities.
✦ Article Categories
IJAA accepts the following types of manuscripts:
Review Articles: Up to 25 template-based pages (including tables and figures). These articles critically evaluate recent developments in specific areas of interest. Authors wishing to submit a review should contact the Chief Editor before submission.
Research Papers: Up to 30 template-based pages (including tables and figures). These papers report original research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Submissions are evaluated based on scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
✦ Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal's online submission system . Submissions must include:
A ".zip file" containing:
The LaTeX manuscript.
Tables and figures.
Authors should ensure that their manuscripts adhere to the journal’s formatting requirements. For downloading the article template, please click here.
✦ Manuscript Structure
The manuscript should be organized as follows:
Title
Abstract: A concise summary of the results discussed in the paper.
Keywords: A list of 3–6 keywords.
Introduction
Results and Discussion
Experimental (if applicable)
Acknowledgments
Conclusions
References
✦ References Format
IJAA uses a numbered reference system. References are listed in numerical order as they appear in the text. Examples include:
Journal Articles:
[1] Lee, C. W., Myers, P. C., & Tafalla, M. 2001, ApJS, 136, 703
Books:
[2] Stahler, S. W., & Palla, F. 2004, The Formation of Stars, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim
PhD Theses:
[3] Williams, B. G. 1992, PhD thesis, Univ. Edinburgh
For journal abbreviations, authors can refer to the provided list or external sources from the following websites:
https://images.webofknowledge.com/images/help/WOS/G_abrvjt.html
https://www.elsevier.com/__data/promis_misc/BMCL_Abbreviations.pdf
https://www.iau.org/publications/proceedings_rules/abbreviations/
✦ Review Process
All submissions undergo a single-blind peer review process:
Manuscripts are screened for originality and plagiarism using iThenticate.
Reviewers evaluate key aspects such as scientific rigor, methodology, originality, and significance.
Constructive feedback is provided to authors for improving clarity and impact.
✦ Ethical Standards
IJAA complies with COPE guidelines for ethical publishing practices. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest using the provided form during submission.
✦ Copyright Transfer Agreement
Upon acceptance of an article, the corresponding author will be asked to transfer the signed conflict of interest confirmation form (Available here) to the publisher on behalf of any co-authors. The authors must be warranted that they are aware of and agree with all contents of the article and consent to their name appearing on it.
✦ Conflict of Interest Conformation Form
Upon acceptance of an article, the corresponding author will be asked to transfer the signed conflict of interest confirmation form (Available here) to the publisher on behalf of any co-authors. The authors must be warranted that they are aware of and agree with all contents of the article and consent to their name appearing on it.
✦ Open Access Policy
IJAA operates under an open-access model to ensure unrestricted access to its content globally.
✦ Charges
There are no submission fees or page charges except for color figures.
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