Guidelines

The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems welcomes high-quality original research articles, review papers, case studies, technical reports, and innovative contributions related to vehicular communications, intelligent transportation systems, connected mobility, and emerging communication technologies.

Authors are requested to carefully follow the submission guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

Scope of the Journal

The journal publishes research in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communications
  • Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs)
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
  • Internet of Vehicles (IoV)
  • 5G and 6G Vehicular Networks
  • Smart Mobility and Smart Cities
  • Artificial Intelligence in Transportation
  • Edge and Cloud Computing for Vehicular Systems
  • Vehicular Cybersecurity and Privacy
  • Wireless Sensor Networks in Transportation
  • Electric and Intelligent Vehicle Technologies
  • Traffic Management and Transportation Analytics
  • Blockchain for Vehicular Networks
  • Automotive Communication Protocols
  • IoT-Based Transportation Systems

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Survey Papers
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Notes
  • Case Studies
  • Industry Reports
  • Book Reviews

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Language

All manuscripts must be written in clear and professional English. Authors are encouraged to ensure proper grammar, spelling, and technical accuracy before submission.

Manuscript Format

Authors should prepare manuscripts in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

A typical manuscript should include:

  1. Title of the Paper
  2. Author Names and Affiliations
  3. Corresponding Author Email
  4. Abstract
  5. Keywords
  6. Introduction
  7. Literature Review
  8. Methodology
  9. Results and Discussion
  10. Conclusion
  11. Future Work (optional)
  12. Acknowledgments (optional)
  13. References

Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

The abstract should clearly summarize:

  • Research objectives
  • Methodology
  • Main findings
  • Significance of the study

The abstract should generally be between 150–300 words.

Keywords

Authors should provide 4–8 relevant keywords related to the manuscript topic.

Examples:

  • V2X Communications
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • VANETs
  • Smart Mobility
  • Autonomous Vehicles

Figures, Tables, and Equations

  • All figures and tables must be properly numbered and cited in the text.
  • Images should be of high quality and readable resolution.
  • Mathematical equations should be clearly formatted.
  • Authors must obtain permission for copyrighted materials when required.

References

Authors should ensure that references are accurate, complete, and formatted consistently.

The journal accepts standard academic citation styles such as:

  • APA
  • IEEE
  • Harvard

References should include DOI numbers where available.

Ethical Requirements

Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that:

  • The work is original and unpublished
  • The manuscript is not under review elsewhere
  • All co-authors have approved the submission
  • Proper citations and acknowledgments are provided
  • Research follows ethical publishing standards

The journal strictly prohibits:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate publication
  • Unethical research practices