Information and Inference Template
Get your Information and Inference paper right the first time: a ready-made structure with the right abstract and citations, so editors see your science, not formatting slips.
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How to Use the Information and Inference Template | A Step-by-Step Guide
Authored by Sumalatha Gangadhar | Published on 17 August, 2026
Submitting to Information and Inference goes smoothly when your draft already matches the journal's own rules. Editors screen new manuscripts against the Information and Inference guide for authors before peer review, so formatting, structure, and required statements should be right on the first draft rather than repaired during upload. This template sets that structure up for you.
What is the Information and Inference Template?
It is a manuscript shell aligned to Information and Inference. It covers front matter, the abstract the journal expects, a body organized to the journal's article types, and a reference list in the journal's required style. Confirm current scope and article types on the Information and Inference journal page before you draft.
What's actually in an Information Inference submission:
Prepare the title, authors, affiliations, and ORCID iDs. Write the abstract to the journal's rule and word limit, organize the body to the article type, and apply the required reference style from the first citation. Complete every declaration (ethics, competing interests, funding, data availability) the Information and Inference guide for authors lists, and cite figures and tables in order.
What separates a clean submission from one that gets kicked back:
The common failure modes are formatting or reference style that does not match the guide for authors, missing required statements, and an incomplete portal checklist. Clear all three against the Information and Inference guide for authors before you submit.
What does this Information and Inference Template include?
The shell mirrors what editorial staff check first: article-type fit, the abstract rules, required declarations, and the journal's reference style. For more detail see the author resources. When your draft is ready, upload it through ScholarOne (Manuscript Central).
Steps to Use This Template with SciSpace Agent
- Click Start Writing on this page. The SciSpace Agent prompt screen opens with the template loaded.
- Use the loaded template, or upload a version your group already uses for Information Inference.
- Edit the prompt with your topic and article type, and note any requirement from the Information and Inference guide for authors.
- Run the prompt. The agent drafts into the correct structure and reference style.
- Use View Outputs to verify required statements and formatting are present.
- Export and submit through ScholarOne (Manuscript Central).
Information and Inference Template Structure at a Glance
| Element | Information Inference requirement |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Unstructured abstract with a maximum of 300 words. No mandatory headings or structure specified. No article type-specific variations mentioned in the guidelines |
| Main text | Authors are encouraged to limit their papers to fewer than 25 pages to ensure a rapid review process. An article less than 25 pages in length will receive a decision within 90 days; longer articles are acceptable but decisions may take longer. No specific word limits stated. No article type-specific variations mentioned |
| Declarations | Ethics approval/consent as applicable; competing interests; funding; data availability |
| Figures/tables | Publication-ready; cited in order |
| Supplemental | Upload separately when used |
| Keywords | Not specified in the official author guidelines |
| References | References should be listed in either alphabetical order or order of citation at the end of the manuscript. Journal titles should be abbreviated in accordance with Mathematical Reviews (abbreviations available at http://www.ams.org/msnhtml/serials.pdf). A consistent in-text citation style should be used (acceptable formats include: [2, p. 51]; [M, p. 51]; Mandelbrot [2, p. 51]; or Mandelbrot (1977, p. 51)). For specific style information, authors should refer to the IMA style guide |
| Peer review | Peer reviewed; blind model not specified in the official author guidelines |
| Submission | mc.manuscriptcentral.com/imaiai |
Quick Tips for Using the Information and Inference Template
Read the Information and Inference guide for authors once before drafting and once before upload. Draft the abstract after results are stable. Set the reference style before adding citations. Keep a cover letter that states your contribution and fit to Information and Inference in under a page.
Best Practices
Skim two or three recent Information Inference papers to calibrate depth and figure style. Make the novelty clear in the first two pages. Deposit data and code when the policy on the Information and Inference journal page requires it. Disclose any preprint or conference version with identifiers in the cover letter.
Before You Submit: Final Check
Do one focused pass against the Information and Inference guide for authors: scope, length, reference style, required declarations, and figure quality. Then submit through ScholarOne (Manuscript Central).
