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Call for Papers – Cavendish International Journal of Science and Technology (CIJST), December 2026 Issue



Submission Window: 25 September – 20 November 2026
Print ISSN: 30007-3839 | Online ISSN: 30007-3847

The Cavendish International Journal of Science and Technology (CIJST), published by Cavendish University Uganda, invites researchers, academics, practitioners, innovators, and postgraduate scholars to submit original and high-quality manuscripts for consideration in its December 2026 issue.

CIJST provides a multidisciplinary platform for the dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge that contributes to research, professional practice, innovation, and sustainable development.

Scope and Areas of Interest

CIJST welcomes manuscripts across a broad range of scientific and technological disciplines, including:

  • Life and Physical Sciences

  • Health Sciences

  • Computer Sciences and Technology

  • Environmental Health Sciences and Technology

  • Biological Sciences

  • Applied Mathematics

  • Chemical Sciences and Technology

Priority will be given to manuscripts presenting original evidence, innovative ideas, practical solutions, or new perspectives with potential to strengthen science and technology, entrepreneurship, policy, professional practice, or development outcomes.

Manuscript Types

The journal welcomes the following types of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Short Communications

  • Book Reviews

  • Forum Articles

Submission Requirements

Authors should ensure that:

  • Manuscripts are written in English, clearly presented, scholarly, and appropriately referenced.

  • Submitted work is original, previously unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.

  • Authors follow the CIJST manuscript formatting requirements.

  • Where applicable, manuscripts include information on ethical approval, informed consent, conflicts of interest, funding, and other relevant research-integrity considerations.

How to Submit

Manuscripts should be submitted online through the Cavendish International Journal of Science and Technology submission system:

https://journals.cavendish.ac.ug/index.php/cjst

When you open the journal website, click About, then proceed to the Submission section to submit your manuscript.

Peer Review and Editorial Process

All eligible submissions will undergo editorial screening followed by peer review.

Manuscripts will be processed on a rolling basis as they are received. Authors are therefore strongly encouraged to submit early. Editorial decisions may include acceptance, revision, resubmission, or rejection, depending on the outcome of the review process.

Important Dates

MilestoneDate / Period
Call for Papers opens25 September 2026
Submission period25 September – 20 November 2026
Rolling editorial screening and peer reviewSeptember – November 2026
Latest notification of initial editorial decisionBy 5 December 2026
Final revised manuscript deadline12 December 2026
Final production and proofreadingDecember 2026
Target publicationDecember 2026

Early submission is strongly encouraged, as peer review will begin immediately after manuscripts are received.

Publication in the December 2026 issue is subject to successful peer review, timely completion of revisions, and final editorial approval.

Contact and Further Information

Cavendish International Journal of Science and Technology (CIJST)
Cavendish University Uganda
Email: cijst@cavendish.ac.ug

We look forward to receiving your manuscript and working with researchers and scholars to contribute to the advancement of science and technology through the December 2026 issue of CIJST.