Author Guidelines

 

1. Journal Scope

AllStats is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing innovative statistical methods, applications, and research across all scientific domains. We welcome submissions that advance statistical theory, develop novel methodologies, or demonstrate impactful applications of statistics in fields including (but not limited to) medicine, engineering, social sciences, environmental science, and business analytics.

Article Types:

·        Methodological Papers: New statistical methods, models, or algorithms (5000–8000 words)

·        Application Papers: Innovative applications of statistics in domain-specific research (4000–7000 words)

·        Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of statistical methodologies (6000–10000 words)

·        Short Communications: Brief reports of novel statistical findings (2000–3500 words)

·        Software/Tool Papers: Descriptions of new statistical software or computational tools (3000–6000 words)

2. Mandatory Template Use

All submissions must use our official Microsoft Word template. This ensures consistency and streamlines the publication process.

Download: AllStats_Manuscript_Template.docx

Why use the template?

·        Pre-formatted styles for headings, equations, and references

·        Correct citation numbering format

·        Proper placement for figures and tables

·        Consistent formatting for production

3. Manuscript Structure & Formatting Requirements

A. Required Sections (in order)

1.     Title Page: Title with author affiliations and corresponding author email

2.     Abstract & Keywords: Single paragraph (250–300 words), 4–6 keywords

3.     Introduction

4.     Methods (with subheadings as needed)

5.     Results

6.     Discussion

7.     Conclusion

8.     Author Contributions

9.     References

10.  Tables & Figures (on separate pages at end)

B. Formatting Specifications

·        File Format: .docx (Microsoft Word)

·        Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt for body text

·        Line Spacing: 1.5 lines throughout

·        Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) all sides

·        Page Numbers: Bottom right corner

·        Equations: Numbered sequentially (Eq. 1, Eq. 2), center-aligned

·        Statistical Notation: Use standard symbols (e.g., *p*-values, *t*-tests, χ²)

C. Citation Style – NUMBERED FORMAT

AllStats uses numbered citations in square brackets:

·        Single citation: [1]

·        Multiple citations: [2, 4, 7]

·        Citation in context: "as shown by Smith [1]"

·        Do not use author-year format (e.g., Smith, 2022)

References are listed numerically in the order they appear in text, not alphabetically.

4. Statistical Reporting Standards

A. Essential Elements for All Statistical Analyses

·        Description of Methods: Clearly state all statistical methods used

·        Software: Name, version, and developer (e.g., "R version 4.3.1, R Foundation")

·        Assumption Checks: Report tests for normality, homogeneity, etc.

·        Effect Sizes: Include where appropriate (Cohen's *d*, η², odds ratios, etc.)

·        Confidence Intervals: 95% CIs for key estimates

·        Precision: Report exact *p*-values (e.g., *p* = 0.023, not *p* < 0.05)

·        Code Availability: Share analysis code via repository when possible

B. Specific Requirements by Analysis Type

·        Regression Models: Report coefficients, standard errors, R²

·        ANOVA/MANOVA: Include sums of squares, degrees of freedom, F-values

·        Bayesian Analyses: Specify priors, convergence diagnostics, posterior summaries

·        Machine Learning: Training/test splits, cross-validation, performance metrics

·        Power Analysis: Report power calculations for sample size determination

5. Data & Code Availability

AllStats promotes reproducible research:

A. Data Sharing

·        Where ethically permissible, data should be publicly available

·        Recommended repositories: Figshare, Zenodo, Dryad, or domain-specific repositories

·        Include Data Availability Statement in manuscript

·        Provide DOI or persistent URL for datasets

B. Code Sharing

·        Statistical analysis code should be shared

·        Platforms: GitHub, GitLab, or supplementary materials

·        Include README with installation/usage instructions

·        Use open-source languages (R, Python, Julia) when possible

6. Figures & Tables Guidelines

A. Figures

·        Format: .tiff, .eps, or .pdf for line art; .jpg or .png for photographs

·        Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI

·        Statistical Graphs: Include error bars, significance indicators, clear axis labels

·        Color: Accessible color schemes (colorblind-friendly)

·        Legends: Self-explanatory, placed below figure

B. Tables

·        Use Word's table tool (no images of tables)

·        Include descriptive title above table

·        Define all abbreviations in footnotes

·        Report summary statistics (mean ± SD, median [IQR], etc.)

7. Ethical Requirements

A. Research Ethics

·        For human/animal studies: Ethics committee approval number and date

·        Compliance with Declaration of Helsinki (biomedical) or equivalent

·        Informed consent statements where applicable

B. Statistical Ethics

·        No *p*-hacking, data dredging, or selective reporting

·        Report all analyses conducted, not just significant results

·        Disclose any data transformations or exclusions

·        Acknowledge limitations honestly

8. Submission Process

Step-by-Step Submission:

1.     Register/Login via our Submission System

2.     Prepare Manuscript using the AllStats Template

3.     Ensure Completeness:

o   All sections included

o   References numbered correctly

o   Figures/tables in separate files

o   Statistical reporting complete

4.     Upload Files:

o   Manuscript (.docx)

o   Figure files (.tiff/.eps/.pdf)

o   Supplementary materials (if any)

o   Cover letter (optional)

5.     Complete Metadata: Title, authors, abstract, keywords

6.     Confirm Compliance with all guidelines

9. Peer Review Process

·        Type: Double-blind peer review

·        Duration: 4–8 weeks typically

·        Focus: Statistical validity, novelty, clarity, reproducibility

·        Reviewer Expertise: Statisticians and domain specialists

10. Post-Acceptance

1.     Technical Check: Formatting verification

2.     Copyediting: Language and consistency

3.     Typesetting: Conversion to final PDF/HTML

4.     Author Proof: Sent for final approval

5.     Publication: Online first, then issue assignment

11. Important Policies

·        Originality: Unpublished work only

·        Plagiarism Check: Turnitin screening (<15% similarity)

·        Open Access: CC BY 4.0 license

·        Article Processing Charge: Currently there are NO Article Processing Charge (APC)

·        Publication Ethics: Follows COPE guidelines

12. Quick Links

·        Download Manuscript Template – REQUIRED for submission

·        Submit Manuscript – OJS submission portal

·        Publication Ethics Policy – Ethical guidelines

·        Statistics Checklist – Reporting standards

·        Data Repository List – Recommended data archives

13. Contact

For submission queries: editor-allstas@journalscinex.com
For statistical guidelines: editor-allstas@journalscinex.com
Technical support: support@journalscinex.com

 

 

Appendix: Statistical Reporting Checklist

Authors should verify their manuscript includes:

Design & Analysis

·        Clear statement of research question/objective

·        Description of study design

·        Sample size justification/power analysis

·        All statistical methods clearly described

·        Software and packages cited

Results Presentation

·        Descriptive statistics for all variables

·        Inferential statistics with test statistics, degrees of freedom, *p*-values

·        Effect sizes with confidence intervals

·        Assumption checks reported

·        No selective reporting of results

Figures & Tables

·        All figures statistically appropriate

·        Error bars clearly defined

·        Scales and units provided

·        Statistical annotations clear

·        Tables not duplicating figure information

Interpretation

·        Results interpreted appropriately

·        Limitations acknowledged

·        Conclusions supported by data

·        No causal claims from correlational data

·        Practical significance discussed