Submission Guidelines

We encourage all authors  to prepare their manuscripts using the journal’s template, which is available for download at GJA_style_file_Latex; however, its use is not mandatory. If the template is used, the .cls file must not be modified or edited under any circumstances. Next, only the PDF file must  be submitted exclusively through the online submission system available at https://gja.intrasci.net/. The submission process is entirely electronic, guiding authors step-by-step through the file upload and metadata entry. Authors are encouraged to propose potential reviewers for their manuscript.

By submitting a manuscript to GJA, authors affirm that their work is original and has not been published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. All communications regarding manuscript status, including editorial decisions and revision requests, are conducted via email, eliminating the need for paper correspondence.

When submitting a manuscript to GJA, authors agree that:

• The submitted work has not been published before, except as an abstract, conference presentation, or part of an academic thesis.

• The manuscript is not currently under consideration for publication in any other journal, in English or any other language.

• All listed coauthors have given their consent for the manuscript submission and its publication.

• If accepted, authors agree to transfer the copyright of the article to the publisher.

File Style 

Manuscripts should be typeset in English by using AMS-LaTex. In particular, 

• All manuscripts must be written in English, using either American or British spelling conventions consistently throughout the paper. Proper grammar and accurate technical terminology are essential. 

• Submissions must be prepared using LaTeX. Authors are required to submit the PDF version of their manuscript exclusively through the journal's online submission system at: https://gja.intrasci.net/.

• The first page of the manuscript should include the following elements: the title of the paper; an abstract; the full name(s) of the author(s); the 2020 Mathematics Subject Classification code(s) as per Mathematical Reviews; a set of keywords; and full contact information for each author, including first name, middle name (if applicable), last name, postal address, and email.
•  All figures must be included within the figure environment and numbered consecutively. Each figure should have a caption with a corresponding number so that it can be properly referenced in the text. Use \label{...} and \ref{...} to refer to figure numbers within the manuscript. Furthermore, all figures or illustrations should be of sufficient quality for reproduction in print.

• The title should be precise and clearly reflect the paper's content. The abstract must be between 10 and 250 words and should include at least one complete sentence.

• A list of AMS subject classification codes (refer to the 2020 AMS Classification at https://www.ams.org/msc) along with relevant keywords and phrases should be placed on the first page. The minimum and maximum numbers of keywords are 3 and 6, respectively. 

• ‎The main body of the text should be divided into numbered sections with appropriate headings. Items should be numbered as follows: Definition 1.2, Lemma 2.3, Theorem 3.1, Proposition 4.5, and Corollary 5.3. Each Theorem, Proposition, Corollary, Lemma, Definition, Example, etc., should be typeset in its respective environment, such as \begin{theorem} ... \end{theorem}, and so on. Furthermore, all figures and tables should be incorporated into the text.

• Margins: A long formula should be broken into two or more lines. Empty spaces in the text should be removed.
• Tags (Formula Numbers): Equations and numbered items referred to in the text must be labeled using \label{...}. References to them must be typeset using \eqref{...}. Remove any unused labels. Manual numbering of equations or sections must be avoided.
• Abbreviations: Abbreviations of titles of periodicals/books should be given by using Math. Reviews, see Abbreviations of names of serials or MRLookup.
• Acknowledgements could be placed at the end of the text but precede the references.

•  All references are in alphabetical order such that  are cited in the text, and vice versa.  In particular, all reference entries must follow a consistent and standardized format as specified by the journal, as illustrated below:   

Reference Formatting Guidelines

Authors must ensure that all references are formatted consistently and according to mathematical citation standards, particularly those commonly used in algebra and related fields. The journal follows a style similar to the American Mathematical Society (AMS) referencing format.

Please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Authors' names: Use initials for first and middle names followed by the full last name.

• Titles of books and articles: Should be written in italics.

• Journal names: Use standard abbreviations or full names.

• Journal articles: Include the journal name, volume number (in bold), year in parentheses, and page range.

• Books: Include the publisher and place of publication.

• References section: Must appear at the end of the manuscript under the heading References (with only the “R” capitalized and in boldface).

Examples

🔹 Journal Articles:

      1. A. S. Merkurjev, On the torsion in K₂ of local fields, Ann. of Math. (2) 118 (1983), no. 2, 375–381.

      2. G. Hochschild and J.-P. Serre, Cohomology of group extensions, Trans. Amer. Math. Soc. 74 (1953), 110–134.

🔹 Books:

3. N. Jacobson, Basic Algebra I, 2nd ed., W. H. Freeman and Co., New York, 1985.

4. S. Lang, Algebra, Graduate Texts in Mathematics, Vol. 211, Springer-Verlag, New York, 2002.

🔹 Book Chapters or Lecture Notes:

5. J. Tits, Buildings of spherical type and finite BN-pairs, Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Vol. 386, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1974.

6. R. Steinberg, Lectures on Chevalley groups, Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1968.

• Upon submission of a manuscript, all matters related to copyright and other publication formalities are handled electronically. This includes the review, completion, and signing of the Copyright Release Form as well as the Conflict of Interest declaration by the corresponding author. Handling these formalities electronically ensures that editorial and publication procedures can proceed smoothly following the peer review process. 

• Authors are strongly advised to keep a copy of the original LaTeX source files and all associated materials (e.g., figures, bibliographic files, style files) until the paper has been formally published. The GJA editorial office may request the complete source package immediately after acceptance to ensure a smooth and efficient production workflow.

Submission Policy and Ethical Guidelines

Originality and Prior Publication: By submitting a manuscript, the authors confirm that the work is original and has not been published elsewhere, either in full or in part, except possibly as an abstract, a conference talk, a dissertation, or a preprint on a non-commercial platform. Furthermore, the manuscript must not be simultaneously under review by another journal. All contributors and relevant institutional authorities must have granted approval for the submission and potential publication. If the paper is accepted, it may not be published elsewhere, in the same or any other language, without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

Authorship Policy: Please be aware that once a manuscript is accepted for publication, changes to the list of authors—such as additions, removals, or rearrangements—are not permitted. Authors must ensure that the author list is accurate and complete at the time of submission. The editorial board strictly adheres to this policy.

Copyright and Open Access Statement: The  Galois Journal of Algebra is an open access publication. All accepted papers are published free of charge and are immediately available to the public for viewing and download without any financial barrier.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: All authors are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest. This includes, but is not limited to, financial relationships, professional affiliations, or personal interests that may affect the integrity or perception of the work. Disclosures should cover the period of up to three years prior to the start of the submitted research.

Reviewer Suggestions:  Authors are encouraged to propose the names and contact details (including institutional affiliation and email address) of at least three potential reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject of the manuscript. However, the editorial team retains full discretion over the selection of reviewers and is under no obligation to use the suggested individuals. 

Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence

The Galois Journal of Algebra is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity.
In view of the increasing use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, authors are required to adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Disclosure of AI Use: The use of AI tools in writing, editing, or data analysis must be clearly disclosed. Authors should specify the tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) and describe its role in the Acknowledgment or Methodology section.

2. Responsibility for Content: Authors bear full responsibility for the scientific content of their work. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and the accuracy and integrity of the results rest entirely with the researchers.

3. Avoidance of Fabricated Data or References: Any data, images, or references generated with AI must be carefully verified and approved by the authors. The use of fabricated data or references constitutes a breach of research ethics.

4. Permissible Language Editing: The use of AI tools for language polishing or improving English style is allowed, provided that it does not alter the scientific meaning or conclusions of the work.

5. Reviewers and Editors: Reviewers and editorial board members may use AI tools as supportive aids only. Under no circumstances should final editorial or peer-review decisions rely solely on AI-generated content.