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Journal Style Guide

Essential standards for notation, referencing, and formatting to ensure clarity and consistency across all AIAS publications.

Contents

General Formatting Mathematical Notation Figures & Tables References (BibTeX)

1. General Formatting

Manuscripts should be prepared using LaTeX whenever possible. Word submissions are accepted but may require longer processing times.

Note: We use a single-blind review process. Please ensure your title page includes all author names, affiliations, and contact emails.
  • Font: Use a standard 11pt or 12pt serif font (e.g., Computer Modern, Times).
  • Margins: Standard 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
  • Abstract: Must be under 250 words and free of citations.

2. Mathematical Notation

Clarity is our priority. Please adhere to standard American Mathematical Society (AMS) conventions.

Definitions and Theorems

Use standard environments (\begin{theorem}, \begin{definition}). They should be numbered consecutively within sections.

Good:
Theorem 2.1. Let \( f \) be a continuous function...

Equation Numbering

Number only those equations that are referenced in the text. Use \eqref{eq:1} to reference them.

Common Symbols

Concept Preferred Notation Avoid
Real Numbers \( \mathbb{R} \) (\mathbb{R}) \( \mathbf{R} \) (Bold R)
Vectors \( \mathbf{v} \) (\mathbf{v}) or \( \vec{v} \) Plain \( v \)
Function \( f: X \to Y \) \( f \in Y^X \) (unless specific context)

3. Figures & Tables

Image Quality

Figures should be high-resolution (300 DPI minimum) if rasterized (PNG/JPG). Vector graphics (PDF/EPS/TikZ) are strongly preferred for mathematical diagrams.

Captions

Every figure must have a self-contained caption. Captions should be placed below figures and above tables.

Accessibility Requirement: All figures must include alt-text description in the submission metadata for visually impaired readers.

4. References & Citations

We use the standard AMS-alpha or numeric style. Please include DOIs whenever possible.

Journal Article

[1] A. Wiles, "Modular elliptic curves and Fermat's Last Theorem," \textit{Annals of Mathematics}, vol. 141, no. 3, pp. 443–551, 1995.

Book

[2] W. Rudin, \textit{Principles of Mathematical Analysis}, 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1976.

BibTeX Example

If using BibTeX, please use the plain or alpha style.

@article{wiles1995, author = {Andrew Wiles}, title = {Modular elliptic curves and Fermat's Last Theorem}, journal = {Annals of Mathematics}, volume = {141}, year = {1995} }