Submission essentials
The International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction (IJHCI) is a major HCI outlet published by Taylor & Francis. Coverage includes interaction design, user experience, usability engineering, accessibility, social computing, and related themes. Reviewers emphasize methodological rigor, clear reporting of user-study samples, and contribution to the HCI community.
IJHCI follows Taylor & Francis submission norms: A4 paper, single column, 12 pt Times New Roman. Beyond standard academic sections, Taylor & Francis mandates Disclosure Statement and Data Availability Statement for every submission — both are hard requirements for a complete file.
Formatting in detail
- Paper and layout: A4; single column; main text ≤50 pages including references at submission.
- Margins: 25 mm on all sides.
- Fonts: body Times New Roman 12 pt; title 14 pt bold; second-level headings 12 pt bold.
- Required structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, References.
- Recommended additions: Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Disclosure Statement, Funding, Data Availability Statement.
Abstract and keywords
- Abstract: ≤200 words, typically unstructured.
- Keywords: usually 3–6 items, comma-separated after the abstract.
- Content: cover purpose, methods, main findings, and conclusions; avoid citations and undefined abbreviations in the abstract.
Citations and references
- Style: APA author–date — in-text
(Author, Year); reference list often alphabetized. - LaTeX: natbib with apalike.bst;
\citep{}vs\citet{}as appropriate. - Typical errors: mixing numbered and author–date styles; incorrect et al. rules; missing DOIs in references.
Taylor & Francis–specific requirements
- Disclosure Statement: every author declares competing interests; if none, say so explicitly (e.g. “The authors report there are no competing interests to declare.”).
- Data Availability Statement: explain whether and how data supporting the conclusions can be obtained; if data cannot be shared, justify briefly.
- Funding: list all sources with grant numbers where applicable.
- ORCID: corresponding authors are encouraged to provide ORCID.
Common formatting mistakes
- Missing Disclosure or Data Availability statements — Taylor & Francis may return the manuscript.
- Noncompliant APA: wrong year placement, inconsistent et al., mismatches between in-text citations and the reference list.
- Keywords missing or excessive: aim for 3–6 terms tied to the core topic.
- Figure resolution: Taylor & Francis often expects ≥300 dpi for photos and ≥600 dpi for line art.
- Excessive length: although 50 pages is allowed, reviewers usually prefer concise papers; many strong HCI papers sit well below 30 pages.
How to convert to IJHCI format with AutoSCI
- Upload your paper — PDF or Word
- Select the template — IJHCI (Taylor & Francis)
- Export in one click — LaTeX, PDF, or Word
AutoSCI handles A4 layout, APA citations, Disclosure Statement, Data Availability Statement, and related details for IJHCI submission.
Special considerations for user-studies research
IJHCI publishes many empirical HCI papers. Reviewers often focus on:
- Participant reporting: sample size, demographics, and recruitment procedures.
- Ethics: IRB or ethics-committee approval and identifiers where applicable.
- Statistics: report effect sizes and confidence intervals alongside *p*-values.
- Reproducibility: questionnaires, stimuli, and analysis scripts as supplementary material when possible.
Pre-submission checklist
- A4, single column, 25 mm margins on all sides.
- Abstract ≤200 words; 3–6 keywords.
- APA author–date citations consistent throughout.
- Disclosure Statement and Data Availability Statement included.
- Complete Funding information (including grant numbers).
- Figures ≥300 dpi where applicable.
Version note and disclaimer
The authoritative source is the IJHCI Instructions for Authors; this page supports understanding only.