Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) provides clear guidelines to help authors prepare and submit manuscripts according to the journal’s academic and ethical standards.

1. Article Types

IJMR accepts different types of scholarly contributions, including:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Conceptual Papers
• Case Studies
• Short Communications (where applicable)

All submissions must align with the aims and scope of the journal.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to the following requirements:

• Manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
• The research must be clearly structured and scientifically sound.
• Authors should include:
  • Title
  • Author names and affiliations
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review (where applicable)
  • Methodology
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

3. Formatting Style

Authors should follow the journal formatting requirements:

• Manuscript should be submitted in an editable document format.
• Text should be clearly organized with appropriate headings and subheadings.
• Tables, figures, and illustrations should be properly numbered and referenced.
• Authors must ensure accuracy of language, formatting, and presentation.

4. Reference Style

Authors must provide complete and accurate references.

• IJMR follows the APA referencing style (7th edition) unless otherwise specified.
• All cited sources must appear in the reference list.
• Authors should ensure that references are properly formatted and traceable.

5. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system (OJS).

The submission process includes:

• Creating an author account.
• Uploading the manuscript and required files.
• Providing author details and declarations.
• Completing the submission checklist.

Authors can track the progress of their manuscripts through the OJS system.

6. Ethical Requirements

Authors must comply with research and publication ethics by ensuring:

• Originality and proper citation of sources.
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest.
• Declaration of funding sources.
• Ethical approval for studies involving humans or animals where required.
• Compliance with plagiarism and authorship policies.
• Authors must provide informed consent and ethical approval information where research involves human participants or confidential data.

7. Manuscript Review and Publication

All submitted manuscripts undergo editorial screening and peer review according to the journal’s Peer Review Policy. Acceptance decisions are based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance.

8. Author Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to IJMR, authors confirm that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• All authors have approved the submitted version.
• All sources and contributions have been properly acknowledged.
• The submission complies with the journal’s ethical and publication policies.