International Journal of Information Technologies and Innovative Economy (IJITIE)

About the Journal
The Azerbaijan International Journal of Information Technologies and Innovation Economics (AIJITIE) is a scientific research journal published by Odlar Yurdu University (Azerbaijan). AIJITIE is a peer-reviewed, quarterly (4 issues per year) research journal and serves as a platform for disseminating original, scientific, theoretical, or applied research in the fields of Information Technologies and Innovation Economics. Articles published include original research work, surveys, reviews, recent trends, and innovations in information technology and innovation economics worldwide.

Scope
The scope of the journal includes Information Technology, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Computational Intelligence, Advanced Manufacturing Techniques (e.g., 3D printing, robotics), Data Mining Technology, Digital Signal and Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Geographical Information Systems, Knowledge-Based Systems, Modelling, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Natural Language Processing, Networking and Data Communications, and Database Management Systems. Applications of Innovations and Digitalization in Economics, Banking, and Business are also included, as well as Business Intelligence, Business Process Analysis, Business Process Optimization, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Marketing, Data Mining, E-business Applications, Electronic Commerce, and Enterprise Resource Planning.

The scope is not limited to Information Technology and Innovation Economics; interdisciplinary contributions of substantial professional relevance are strongly encouraged.

AIJITIE may occasionally be used as proceedings for fully refereed conferences.

Peer Review
The editors will initially assess the submission to determine its suitability for publication. If the submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to at least two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality.
The Turnitin software screens all submitted articles for plagiarism and AI-generated content.
The decision to accept or reject your article will be made by the editors.

Editors

Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Ahmad Valiyev
Contact: [email protected]
Vice-Editor-in-Chief: Samir Valiyev
Contact: [email protected]
Executive Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Fahreddin Sadikoglu Mammadov
Contact: [email protected]

Associate Editors:

Prof. Elshad Mammadov (Economy)
Contact: [email protected]
Assoc. Prof. Mazahim Quliyev
Contact: [email protected]

Editorial Board

Prof. A. Abbasov - Institute of Control Systems, Azerbaijan
Prof. A. Sofiyev – Istanbul Ticaret University, Azerbaijan
Prof. E. Aliyev - Institute of Control Systems, Azerbaijan
Prof. J. Nuriyev – Odlar Yurdu University, Azerbaijan
Prof. E. Babaei – University of Tabriz, Iran
Prof. F. E. Turjman - Near East University, North Cyprus
Prof. F. Mammadov – Odlar Yurdu University, Azerbaijan
Prof. G. Bal – Istanbul Topkapı University, Turkey
Prof. S. Gulyamov - Institute for Advanced Studies and Statistical Research, Uzbekistan
Prof. J. Kacprzyk - AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland
Prof. R. Abiyev – Near East University, North Cyprus
Prof. R. Aliguliyev – Institute of Information Technology, Azerbaijan
Prof. T. Abdullayev – Odlar Yurdu University, Azerbaijan
Prof. V. Noorani - University of Tabriz, Iran
Prof. V. Pedrycz – University of Alberta, Canada
Prof. Kh. Ismayilov – Baku Engineering University, Azerbaijan
Prof. A. Alirzayev – Odlar Yurdu University, Azerbaijan
Assoc. Prof. E. Baghirzade – UNEC, Azerbaijan
Prof. G. Imanov - Institute of Control Systems, Azerbaijan
Prof. H. Ozdesher – Near East University, North Cyprus
Prof. I. Gurrevich – Southern University, Russia
Prof. N. Imanov – Institute of Economy, Azerbaijan
Prof. T. Tursoy - Near East University, North Cyprus
Prof. Tamer Aksoy - Ibn Haldun University, Turkey
Prof. I. V. Andronova - RUDN University, Russia
Prof. E. N. Veduta - Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
Prof. S. V. Galachieva - North Caucasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (State Technological University), Russia
Prof. J. Hasanli – UNEC, Azerbaijan
Prof. N. Yusupbekov - Tashkent Polytechnic Institute, Uzbekistan
Prof. S. Purhani - UNEC, Azerbaijan

Contact Address
Odlar Yurdu University, AZ1025, Koroqlu Rahimov Street, 13, Nasimi District, Baku, Azerbaijan
Phone: (+994 12) 521 33 60; Fax: (+994 12) 521 33 64
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.oyu.edu.az

Guide for Authors
Format
Manuscripts should be submitted in two formats: a single A4 size Word and PDF file, including an Abstract (150-200 words), Introduction, Keywords (5-8 words), Method, Discussion, Conclusion, and Reference sections.

Font and Spacing
Please use Times New Roman, 11 pt. All submissions, including essential data, should be typed in single spacing.

Language
The journal is published in English. Please ensure your article is written in clear, correct English (either American or British usage is accepted, but do not mix the two). To avoid grammatical or spelling errors and to enhance readability, we recommend using professional proofreading services.

Title
On the first page of the paper, present the title of the paper along with the authors' names, institutional affiliations, and contact information. Please place a pointer (*) next to the name of the corresponding author. Email addresses should appear on a new line directly under the corresponding affiliation. We strongly recommend that all authors include their email addresses in their papers.

Abstract

The abstract should be written in Azerbaijani, English, and Russian.
State the research subject (i.e., what was done) and encapsulate the main findings and conclusions of the paper.
Do not add citations in the abstract (the reader might not be able to access your reference list).
Avoid using acronyms and abbreviations in the abstract, as the reader may not be familiar with them. Use full terms instead.

Keywords: 5-7 words

Below the abstract, include a list of key terms to help other researchers locate your study. Note that "keywords" is one word (with no space) and is followed by a colon:
Keywords: paper format, scientific writing.

Article Structure
Divide your article into clearly defined and numbered sections. Subsections should be numbered 1.1 (then 1.1.1, 1.1.2, …), 1.2, etc. Any subsection may be given a brief heading. Each heading should appear on its separate line.

Introduction
The introduction should be clear and concise. Include relevant background information on the topic, using in-text citations as necessary. Report new developments in the field and state how the research fills gaps in existing research. Focus on the specific problem addressed, along with its possible solutions, and outline the limitations of your study. A research question, hypothesis, and/or objectives can also be included at the end of this section.

Methods

This section explains how the research was conducted. Describe the research procedures in a clear, logical order (i.e., the order in which you conducted the research) so that other researchers can reproduce your results. Simply refer to the established methods you used, but describe any procedures that are original to your study in more detail.
Identify the specific instruments used in your research by including the manufacturer’s name and location in parentheses.
Stay consistent with the order in which information is presented (e.g., quantity, temperature, stirring speed, refrigeration period).

Results

Do not include too many details, particularly if you are using tables and figures. While writing this section, be concise and use the smallest number of words necessary to convey your statistics.
Use headings to help the reader follow along, particularly if your data is repetitive (but check whether your style guide allows you to use them).

Discussion

Present your general conclusions, including an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the research and the implications of your findings.
Resolve the hypothesis and/or research question you identified in the introduction.
Use in-text citations to support your discussion.
Do not repeat the information presented in the results or the introduction unless necessary for discussing the overall implications of the research.

Conclusion
Keep this section short. Explain how your research fits within your field of study and identify areas for future research.

Appendices
If there is more than one appendix, they should be labeled as Appendix A, Appendix B, etc. Formulas and equations in the appendices should be numbered separately: Eq. (A.1), Eq. (A.2), and so on; in the subsequent appendix, Eq. (B.1), Eq. (B.2), etc. Similarly, tables and figures should be numbered as Table A.1, Fig. A.1, and so on.

Acknowledgments (Optional)

Provide a brief paragraph recognizing any institutions that funded the study (e.g., through fellowships or grants) and individuals who contributed to the manuscript (e.g., technical advisors or editors).

Reference Style

Use APA (American Psychological Association) style for references and citations.

In-text citations should include the author's last name and the publication year in parentheses.
- Example: (Foxall, 2014) or According to Foxall (2014).
References should be listed in alphabetical order.

Examples of References:

Article with DOI from research databases
Washington, E. T. (2014). An overview of cyberbullying in higher education. Adult Learning, 26(1), 21–27. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045159514558412
Article without DOI (from research databases or print journal)
Moody, M. S. (2019). If instructional coaching works, why isn't it working? Educational Leadership, 77(3), 30–35.
Conference proceedings published in a journal
Duckworth, A. L., Quirk, A., Gallop, R., Hoyle, R. H., Kelly, D. R., & Matthews, M. D. (2019). Cognitive and noncognitive predictors of success. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, 116(47), 23499–23504. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1910510116
Conference paper presentation (not published as a book, chapter, or in a journal)
Mason, I., & Missingham, R. (2019, October 21–25). Research libraries, data curation, and workflows [Paper presentation]. eResearch Australasia Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. https://bit.ly/2RGcFdn
Book & eBook with DOI
Ewert, E. W., Mitten, D. S., & Overholt, J. R. (2014). Natural environments and human health. CABInternational. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845939199.0000
Book & eBook without DOI
Foxall, G. R. (2018). Context and cognition in consumer psychology: How perception and emotion guide action. Routledge.
Webpage with no date of publication
U.S. Census Bureau. (n.d.). U.S. and world population clock. U.S. Department of Commerce. Retrieved January 9, 2020, from https://www.census.gov/popclock/
Webpage with date of publication
Bologna, C. (2019, October 31). Why do some people with anxiety love watching horror movies? HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/anxiety-love-watching-horror-movies_l_5d277587e4b02a5a5d57b59e

Detailed APA style information is provided in the Appendix.

Tables and Figures (One per page)

Table captions should be placed above the tables, while figure captions should always be placed below the illustration.
When referring to tables or figures in the text, capitalize their titles: e.g., "see Table 3"; "in Figure 4".

Example:
Figure 1. Classification of author roles.

Equations

Equations in mathematical, scientific, or technical papers should follow the conventional format:

Numbering equations: Each equation presented in the text should be numbered with parentheses.
- Example:
  $X + Y = Z$ $(1)$
Referring to equations: Capitalize the word "Equation" when you refer to it in the text.
- Example: "In Equation 1, $X$ represents..."
Italics for variables: Always use italics for variables in equations.
Editable text: Save math equations as editable text, not as images, so they can be modified if necessary.

Measurements

Use the International System of Units (SI).
Add a space before units of measurement. For example, "5 GB" not "5GB".
Be consistent with your units of measure (especially date and time). For example, "3 hours" or "3 h".

Supplementary Material

Supplementary materials such as images, photographs, and drawings can enhance your article.

Vector drawings (PDF): Embed fonts or save text as graphics.
Color or grayscale photographs (JPG): Use a minimum of 300 dpi.
Bitmapped line drawings (JPG): Use a minimum of 1000 dpi.
Combined bitmapped line/half-tone (color or grayscale) (JPG): A minimum of 500 dpi is required.

Statistics

For statistical testing, include:

The name of each statistical analysis and its sample size (n).
An explanation of why the test was used and what is being compared.
The alpha levels and P values for each test.

Quotations

Use double quotation marks for quoted words, phrases, and sentences.
Use single quotation marks for quotations within quotations or glosses.

Notes

Minimize notes: Notes should be kept to a minimum.
Use endnotes rather than footnotes.
All notes should be numbered sequentially, typed in double spacing, and placed at the end of the main text.
Notes should contain additional information relevant to the discussion, but bibliographic notes are not allowed.

Length of Papers

The most common type of paper accepted for publication is a full paper (8 pages), where a page constitutes 300–400 words.
Papers shorter than 4 pages may be moved to the back matter and will not be available for indexing or visible as individual papers on SpringerLink.

Submission Declaration

By submitting your article, you declare that the manuscript:

Has not been published previously.
Is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
If accepted, will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in English, or any other language, including electronically, without written consent from the publisher, OYU Azerbaijan International Journal of Information Technology and Innovation Economics.

Submission Email: [email protected]