For Authors
Guidelines, policies, and instructions for submitting your research to IJQCAAI.
Submission Process
IJQCAAI welcomes original research articles, reviews, and communications at the intersection of quantum computing and agentic AI. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process.
- Prepare your manuscript – Follow the formatting guidelines below.
- Submit online – Use our online submission system.
- Initial screening – Editorial team checks for scope and quality.
- Peer review – Double-blind review by 2-3 experts.
- Decision – Accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject.
- Publication – Accepted articles are published online ahead of print.
Average time to first decision: 28 days
Acceptance rate: 32%
Formatting Guidelines
Please ensure your manuscript follows these requirements before submission.
File Format
PDF or Word (.docx) files accepted. Include all figures and tables within the document.
Typography
11pt font, 1.5 line spacing. Use standard fonts (Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri).
Length
Articles: 6,000–8,000 words. Reviews: up to 10,000 words. Short communications: 2,500 words.
References
Use APA or IEEE style. Minimum 25 references for full articles.
Ethical Policies
IJQCAAI adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics. Authors must comply with the following:
- Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant intellectual contributions.
- Conflicts of Interest: Any financial or personal conflicts must be disclosed.
- Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to share data and code supporting their findings.
- Plagiarism: All submissions are checked for plagiarism using iThenticate.
Read our full publication ethics policy →
Publication Fees
IJQCAAI is an open-access journal. Article processing charges (APCs) apply to accepted manuscripts.
- Regular article: $1,200 USD
- Review article: $1,500 USD
- Short communication: $800 USD
- Waivers: Fee waivers available for authors from developing countries.
Learn about our fee waiver policy →
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