NJAEM Author Guidelines
Nigerian Journal of Aviation Engineering and Management
The Nigerian Journal of Aviation Engineering and Management (NJAEM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research, innovation and professional practice in aviation engineering, aviation management, safety and air transport economics.
1. General Submission Requirements
- Manuscripts must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Papers must be written in clear academic English.
- Submission format: MS Word.
- Length:
- Research Articles: 4,000 – 8,000 words
- Review Papers: 5,000 – 10,000 words
- Technical Notes: 2,000 – 4,000 words
2. Standard Structure of Academic Paper
Title Page
- Paper title
- Author names
- Institutional affiliations
- Corresponding author email
Abstract (150–250 words)
- Problem statement
- Methodology
- Key findings
- Conclusion
Keywords
Provide 4–6 keywords representing the core research area.
Main Sections
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
- References (APA 7th Edition)
3. Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman (Size 12)
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
- Alignment: Justified
- Page numbers: Bottom center
4. Tables and Figures
- Must be numbered sequentially
- Include clear captions
- State source if adapted
5. Plagiarism Policy
- Maximum similarity index ≤ 20%
- Proper citation required
- Plagiarism leads to automatic rejection
6. Review Process
- Double-blind peer review
- Timeline: 2–4 weeks
- Decisions: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject
7. Ethical Requirements
- No falsification or fabrication of data
- Conflict of interest must be declared
- Proper acknowledgment of sources
8. Submission Instructions
Submit manuscripts to
journal.editorialdesk@ncat.gov.ng
Subject: NJAEM Submission – [Author Name]9. Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 31st May 2026
Notification of Acceptance: Rolling basis
Notification of Acceptance: Rolling basis
10. Special Notes for Aviation Research
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
- Avionics Systems
- Aviation Safety & Human Factors
- Air Transport Management
- Aviation Policy & Economics
- Simulation and Training Systems