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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission is within the scope of the journal.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • All listed authors must have made a significant scientific contribution to the research in the manuscript and approved all its claims.
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word, or LateX file format.
  • The manuscript has been prepared following the formatting guidelines and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The author(s) confirm that the research undertaken does not require ethics approval. For research that requires ethics approval, the author(s) must confirm that an ethics committee approved the research project.
  • All images and figures from other sources must cite the source. You must have original publisher's permission to reuse. It is the authors' responsibility to seek permissions to use images and other copyrighted materials.
  • The author(s) agrees to pay the APC fee, if applicable.

Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering submitting your work to the IPI Letters. We welcome submissions from researchers from all over the world.

Our journal is an open access publication. This means that all articles are freely available online to anyone, anywhere. To maintain the quality and integrity of our content, we have established the following guidelines:

Scope: We accept articles in a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:  

- Physics of information
- Information in cosmology
- Quantum information technologies
- Digital information technologies
- Big data and information data storage
- Information theory and mathematics
- Information as the fifth state of matter
- Information entropy
- Information processing and cyber security
- Biological information and bio-informatics
- Sustainable information and environmental data science solutions
- Interdisciplinary and speculative studies at the intersection of information, mathematics, physics, and beyond
- Abstract and philosophical explorations of the nature of information, consciousness, and the interplay between computation and reality

Manuscript preparation: All manuscripts should be prepared in English language, in accordance with our formatting guidelines, which can be found below and also detailed in the manuscript template document. Authors must submit articles prepared using Word or LaTeX and must carefully proofread and edit their work prior to submission.

For LaTeX submissions, please use our Article LaTeX Template. 

For DOC or DOCX submission, please submit your article as a single file, containing all the text, tables, images and captions in it.

Manuscript types

  • Article (peer review);
  • Review and mini-Review (peer review);
  • Erratum (peer review);
  • Opinions (non peer review);
  • News and Views (non peer review);
  • Communication (up to 2 pages, non peer review);

Article: Standard article contributions in IPI Letters serve as the foundation of scholarly research published in the journal. These articles provide a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of research topics, presenting original findings, methodologies, and analyses in the field of information science. Standard articles are typically longer in length, allowing authors to delve into their research in detail and provide a thorough examination of their work.

Review: Review articles play a crucial role in synthesizing and summarizing existing knowledge, providing a comprehensive overview of a specific topic within the field of information science. These articles offer valuable insights, analysis, and interpretation of the existing literature, making them a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to understand the current state of research in a particular area. Mini-review article has the same scope and standrs, but in a shorter text format. 

Erratum: In the unfortunate but perfectly normal case that a published article has some errors in it, the author(s) has (have) the option to submit corrections as an "Erratum" article. The Erratum should have no abstract and no article sections. However, it can contain references. The title of the Erratum must be:
Erratum - Followed by the original article tile and DOI.

Opinions: IPI Letters welcomes "Opinions" as a unique type of contribution that provides authors with the opportunity to express their viewpoints, insights, and perspectives on topics related to information science. Unlike research articles, "Opinions" do not report new research findings or present rigorous empirical analysis. Instead, they offer authors a platform to share their expert opinions, observations, or speculative ideas on emerging trends, theoretical frameworks, policy matters, or thought-provoking concepts within the field of information science.

Please note that "Opinions" articles undergo an editorial review process focused on ensuring clarity, relevance, and respectful discourse. While they do not undergo the same rigorous peer review as research articles, the editorial team assesses these contributions for their scholarly value, coherence, and adherence to the journal's guidelines.

Publishing an "Opinions" article in IPI Letters offers authors an opportunity to share their unique insights and engage in scholarly discourse within the field of information science. We encourage authors to seize this platform to contribute to the intellectual enrichment of the scientific community.

News and Views: IPI Letters welcomes "News and Views" as a distinct type of contribution that allows authors to provide updates, summaries, or commentary on recent developments, significant events, or noteworthy findings within the field of information science. This non-peer-reviewed section serves as a platform for authors to share concise and informative pieces that highlight the latest trends, advancements, or emerging topics of interest.

Communication: IPI members frequently exchange interesting ideas within the IPI Private Members Google Group. With "Communication" articles we provide a platform to our IPI members to share these exchanges with a wider audience beyond the IPI members group. The Communication articles are not peer-reviewed research articles and may not necessarily be supported by scientific evidence. They represent the personal perspectives and interpretations of the authors, their ideas, proposals, speculations and even philosophical debates on diverse scientific matters.

Plagiarism: We take plagiarism very seriously. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

AI generated articles: Articles that have been identified as being potentially generated by AI machines, will be rejected unless this is clearly acknowledged in the article and the article is less than 50% AI generated.

Peer-review process: All articles submitted to our journal undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure quality and accuracy. This process typically takes 4-6 weeks. Non-peer review contributions will only be subjected to editorial screening before being accepted for publication. 

Publication fee:  £60 article processing charge (APC) will be required to cover the running costs of the journal. The APC is charged when an article is accepted, before publication.

The following discounts apply:

1. 50% discount for all existing IPI Research Members. Join IPI here.

2. 75% discount for authors with main affiliation in a developing country.

3. 50% discount for our peer reviewers. Each peer-reviewed article carries 50% discount. When reviewing two articles, the reviewer receives full APC waiver.

4. 100% discount for all full time students from any country (excluding PhD students). The student must be the first author.

5. 100% discount for all invited contributions.

6. 100% discount for all Communication contributions from IPI Research Members.

7. 75% discount for all Communication contributions from IPI Members.

We believe that the IPI Letters provides an excellent platform to share your innovative research with the community. We encourage you to submit your work and look forward to your contribution to our journal.

Letters

"IPI Letters" is dedicated to promoting the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of information science. Our peer-reviewed articles serve as the cornerstone of scholarly publications in the journal, representing rigorous and original research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge within the field. These articles undergo a stringent peer review process to ensure their scientific validity, quality, and adherence to ethical standards.

Opinions

IPI Letters is committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive environment for the exchange of ideas and opinions within the field of information science. As such, we provide a platform for "Opinions" articles that offer authors the opportunity to express their viewpoints and insights on scientific matters related to information. These articles are not peer-reviewed research articles and may not necessarily be supported by scientific evidence. They represent the personal perspectives and interpretations of the authors.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting "Opinions" articles to "IPI Letters" should:

Present their opinions clearly and logically.

Avoid personal attacks, offensive language, or derogatory remarks about individuals or groups.

Ensure that their articles contribute to the constructive and informed dialogue within the field of information science.

Disclaimer

"IPI Letters" does not endorse or verify the accuracy or validity of the opinions presented in these articles. The opinions expressed are solely those of the authors.

"Opinions" articles in "IPI Letters" aim to promote a vibrant and inclusive exchange of ideas within the field of information science. We believe that by providing a platform for diverse perspectives and encouraging respectful discourse, we can contribute to the enrichment and advancement of the field.

News and Views

"IPI Letters" is dedicated to facilitating discussions and knowledge dissemination within the field of information science. To this end, we introduce "News and Views" articles, providing a platform for authors to report on existing scientific findings in the public domain and bring to readers' attention significant aspects in the field of information physics. These articles share similarities with "Opinions" contributions, but focus on summarizing and commenting on established research and scientific developments.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting "News and Views" articles to "IPI Letters" should:

Present clear and well-informed perspectives on existing research.

Use respectful and professional language, avoiding offensive or derogatory content.

Ensure that their articles contribute to a constructive and informed dialogue within the field of information physics.

Disclaimer

"IPI Letters" does not endorse or verify the accuracy or validity of the perspectives and insights presented in these articles. The perspectives expressed are solely those of the authors.

"News and Views" articles in "IPI Letters" aim to provide readers with clear, concise, and informed summaries of existing research and significant developments in the field of information physics. By encouraging the dissemination of well-considered viewpoints, we aim to enhance the understanding and engagement of our readers with the latest research in the field.

Erratum

In the unfortunate but perfectly normal case that a published article has some errors in it, the author(s) has (have) the option to submit corrections as an "Erratum" article. The Erratum should have no abstract and no article sections. However, it can contain references. The title of the Erratum must be:
Erratum - Followed by the original article tile and DOI

Communication

IPI Letters is committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive environment for the exchange of ideas and opinions within all fields of science, especially information, mathematics and physics. 

IPI members frequently exchange such ideas within the IPI Private Members Google Group. With "Communication" articles we provide a platform to our IPI members to share these exchanges with a wider audience beyond the IPI members group. The Communication articles are not peer-reviewed research articles and may not necessarily be supported by scientific evidence. They represent the personal perspectives and interpretations of the authors, their ideas, proposals, speculations and even philosophical debates on diverse scientific matters.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting "Communication" articles to "IPI Letters" should:

Present their opinions clearly and logically.

Avoid personal attacks, offensive language, or derogatory remarks about individuals or groups.

Ensure that their articles contribute to the constructive and informed dialogue within the field of information science.

The Communication articles are short, containing no abstract and no article sections, but they can have references and acknowledgements. Only one figure and one equation per Communication article are allowed.

Disclaimer

"IPI Letters" does not endorse or verify the accuracy or validity of the opinions presented in these articles. The opinions expressed are solely those of the authors.

"Opinions" articles in "IPI Letters" aim to promote a vibrant and inclusive exchange of ideas within the field of information science. We believe that by providing a platform for diverse perspectives and encouraging respectful discourse, we can contribute to the enrichment and advancement of the field.

Copyright Notice

Our journal offers members open access to reach all published articles freely within the framework of “Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)” license.

The execution of this Copyright Release allows Author(s) to retain full but non-exclusive rights in the Manuscript:

1.       Licence

The Author(s) grants the Publisher the following rights:

The non-exclusive perpetual right to reproduce, publish, supply and communicate the Author’s Manuscript as part of the IPI Publishing to the public, including the right to exercise the Rights and, without changing the content, to translate the Manuscript to any medium or format for the purposes of preservation. The Author(s) also agrees that the Publisher may keep more than one copy of the Manuscript for the purposes of security, backup and preservation.

2.       Attribution

(a)       IPI Publishing articles will clearly identify the Author(s) as the author of the Manuscript.

(b)      The Manuscript are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, which permits Author(s) to copy, reuse, reprint, modify, distribute, transmit, and adapt their work in any medium, without obtaining permission from IPI Publishing, provided that full and appropriate credit to IPI Publishing for first publication is noted. Under the CCAL, authors retain the ownership of the copyright for their article.

3.       Acknowledgements

The Author(s) acknowledges that:

(a)       they will not receive any payment from the Publisher for the grant of rights under this Copyright Release;

(b)      the Publisher may remove the Manuscript from the IPI Publishing at any time at its absolute discretion; and

(c)       they have no termination rights under this Copyright Release.

4.       Warranties

The Author(s) warrants that:

(a)       the Manuscript is their original Manuscript;

(b)      they have obtained consents in writing from all previous publishers of the Manuscript to enter into this Copyright Release;

(c)       they have obtained consents in writing from third parties which have any materials reproduced in the Manuscript to publish the Manuscript;

(d)      they can grant the rights under this Copyright Release and the Publisher’s exercise of those rights will not infringe the copyright or other intellectual property rights of third parties;

(e)       to the best of their knowledge, the Manuscript is accurate as at the date in which the final version of the Manuscript is submitted to the Publisher and as far as reasonably possible they have sought to verify all statements in the Manuscript which purport to be true and accurate;

(f)       to the best of their knowledge, the Manuscript does not contain any scandalous, defamatory, or obscene material or any material which is actionable for interference with privacy, infringement of copyright, breach of confidence, passing off or contravention of any other private right; and

(g)       they have not engaged in any practices in preparing the Manuscript that would amount to plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty or research misconduct under Publisher policies and rules or which would (or would be likely to) bring the Author(s) or the Publisher into disrepute, and that they have complied with the Publisher’s policies, procedures and rules.

(h)      where the Manuscript is a thesis, a student project or coursework, it is a direct equivalent of the final officially approved version that was submitted and marked, and only minor emendation of content has occurred.

5.       Breach of warranty

The Author(s) agrees to:

(a)       notify the Publisher as soon as they become aware of any circumstances relating to the breach or potential breach of a warranty in clause 4;

(b)      provide the Publisher with all reasonable assistance in relation to the conduct or defence of any legal proceedings which may be commenced by or against the Publisher in relation to the breach of a warranty in clause 5; and

(c)       indemnify the Publisher against any actions, costs or expenses arising out of the breach of a warranty in clause 5.

6.       Jurisdiction

The Author(s) agrees that this Copyright Release is governed by Laws and Regulations of England.

Privacy Statement

IPI Letters (the "Journal") is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who submit personal data to the Journal.

The Journal collects and processes personal data in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data includes any information that can be used to identify an individual, such as name, email address, postal address, and telephone number.

The Journal only collects personal data that is necessary for the purpose of processing article submissions, publishing articles, and communicating with authors and reviewers. Personal data collected by the Journal may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Postal address
  • Affiliation
  • Biographical information
  • Manuscript files and supporting documents

The Journal will not sell or otherwise transfer personal data to any third party, except as required by law or as necessary for the purpose of publishing and promoting the articles submitted to the Journal.

The Journal will take appropriate measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. The Journal will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

Authors and reviewers who submit personal data to the Journal have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data at any time. They may also withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data by contacting the Journal.

By submitting personal data to the Journal, authors and reviewers acknowledge that they have read and understood this Data Protection Policy, and consent to the collection, processing, and retention of their personal data by the Journal in accordance with this policy.