Information For Authors
Submission of manuscripts
(2015-2022)
Manuscripts should adhere to the requirements of the author guidelines. We require one version with information concerning the author/s and one blind manuscript for the reviewer. Any information which could identify the author/s are to be removed. Own references have to be referred to in the third person (Example: “Zitzel and Dumont [24] have demonstrated…” instead of “We have previously demonstrated… [24]).
The Editorial Board asks reviewers and authors to respect the guidelines of Good Scientific Practice. Manuscripts must be submitted on the understanding that they, or significant parts of them, have not been published elsewhere and are not currently under consideration by another journal or another publisher. Publications in short form, which have been presented along the lines of a conference do not count as prior publication. The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that the article’s publication has been approved by all the other coauthors. It is also the submitting authors’ responsibility to ensure that the articles emanating from a particular institution are submitted with the approval of the responsible institution. It is a condition of submission that the authors permit editing of the paper for readability.
Peer-reviewing procedures
We will inform submitters until July 1st whether their contribution has been accepted for the reviewing process or not. Subsequently, a blind copy of the contribution will be forwarded to the reviewer. Similarly, reviewers’ identities will be concealed from the authors (double-blind peer review). Reviewers’ assessments will be sent to the authors until the end of September. In case of a contribution being accepted after possible revisions made by the author, the identities of authors and reviewers will be disclosed.
Language
Articles may be submitted in English or German. However, all contributions must contain an abstract in both languages.
Deadlines
Along with the publication of the new issue in December of each year, the call for the subsequent issue will be published. The deadline for submission of contributions is July 31st. Submitters will be informed about whether their paper will be accepted for review until August 1st. Reviewers assess papers within a timeframe of three months.
Fees
There are no article processing charges (APC).
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Guideline for Reviewers
Thank you for your willingness to review an article for the BAVARIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES. Your efforts and expertise are an invaluable contribution to the success of DIT’s academic journal, especially during the current foundation phase. It is our goal to establish the BAVARIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES as a citeable academic journal which is recognized in the scientific community. Your critical reviews and constructive feedback are highly valued!
The review process itself is analogous to that of other scientific journals. In addition to the free report we would like to kindly ask you to use the outline mentioned below. This outline is but a recommendation and should not constrain your freedom as a reviewer. Should you have any queries concerning the review process, please do not hesitate to contact us via email (jas@th-deg.de).
Originality
Does the paper contain new and significant information adequate to justify publication?
Relationship to Literature
Does the paper demonstrate an adequate understanding of the relevant literature in the field and cite an appropriate range of literature sources? Is any significant work ignored?
Methodology
Is the paper's argument built on an appropriate base of theory, concepts, or other ideas? Has the research or equivalent intellectual work on which the paper is based been well designed? Are the methods employed appropriate?
Results
Are results presented clearly and analyzed appropriately? Do the conclusions adequately tie together the other elements of the paper?
Implications for research, practice and/or society
Does the paper identify clearly any implications for research, practice and/or society? Does the paper bridge the gap between theory and practice? How can the research be used in practice (economic and commercial impact), in teaching, to influence public policy, in research (contributing to the body of knowledge)? What is the impact upon society (influencing public attitudes, affecting quality of life)? Are these implications consistent with the findings and conclusions of the paper?
Quality of Communication
Does the paper clearly express its case, measured against the technical language of the field and the expected knowledge of the journal's readership? Has attention been paid to the clarity of expression and readability, such as sentence structure, jargon use, acronyms, etc.
