International Journal for Autism Challenges & Solution

The International Journal for Autism Challenges & Solutions (IJACS) welcomes high-quality, original manuscripts that contribute to advancing research, practice, and policy in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Submissions should align with the journal’s multidisciplinary scope including clinical, educational, technological, and social perspectives on autism.

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Open Access Policy

IJACS is a Diamond Open Access journal:

• No submission, processing, or publication fees
• No Article Processing Charges (APCs)
• No fast-track or hidden fees
• All articles are freely accessible upon publication

Optional third-party services (e.g., language editing or formatting) are not required and do not
influence editorial decisions.

Manuscript Length & Format

• Full Papers: 5,000–10,000 words (including references, tables, and figures)
• Abstract: 200–250 words (structured: purpose, methods, findings, conclusions)
• Keywords: 3–8 relevant terms

 

Manuscript Length & Format

Submissions should include:

• Title: Clear and informative (10–20 words)
• Title Page (separate file): Author details, affiliations, ORCID, corresponding author, funding, conflicts of interest, and ethics statements
• Abstract and Keywords
• Highlights: 3–5 bullet points summarizing key contributions
• Introduction: Research problem, objectives, and significance
• Literature Review: Critical and up-to-date synthesis
• Methodology: Clear, transparent, and replicable
• Results: Presented with tables/figures where appropriate
• Discussion: Interpretation, implications, and limitations
• Conclusion: Key findings and future directions
• References: APA (7th edition preferred)
• Appendices/Supplementary Materials (optional)

 

Article Types

• Original Research: Empirical studies on autism interventions, education, or care
• Systematic Reviews: Evidence syntheses (e.g., intervention effectiveness)
• Case Studies: Clinical or educational applications in autism
• Theoretical/Methodological Papers: New frameworks, tools, or models

 

Language & Style

• Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Arabic
• Use clear, inclusive, and professional language
• Ensure consistency in language style (US or UK English)
• Submissions must be anonymized for double-blind peer review

 

Submission Process

• Submit via the journal’s online submission system
• Include a Data Availability Statement (DAS) where applicable
• Ethical approval must be stated for studies involving human participants

 

Review Process

• Initial editorial screening for scope and quality
• Double-blind peer review by at least two experts
• Decisions based on originality, rigor, and relevance

 

Key Policies

• Ethics: Compliant with international research ethics standards
• Plagiarism Screening: Conducted prior to review
• Figures & Tables: High quality (300 dpi), properly labeled
• AI Use Disclosure: Required if AI tools were used in writing or analysis