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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Research (IJR) welcomes submissions of high-quality research papers, review articles, and case studies from a wide range of disciplines. To maintain the highest standards, we request authors to adhere to the following guidelines while preparing and submitting their manuscripts.

1. General Submission Guidelines

  • Language: All papers must be written in English.
  • Originality: Submissions must be original and should not have been published or under consideration in any other journal or conference.
  • Plagiarism Check: All submissions are subject to plagiarism checks, and only papers that pass will be sent for peer review.

2. Manuscript Format

  • File Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • Font and Size: Use Times New Roman, size 12, and 1.5 line spacing.
  • Margins: Maintain a margin of 1 inch on all sides.
  • Length: Papers should generally be between 3000 and 6000 words. Extended research papers or reviews may exceed this limit with prior approval.

3. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should follow the structure below:

  • Title Page:

    • Title of the paper (clear and concise)
    • Author’s full name, affiliation, and contact details (email)
    • ORCID ID (if available)
    • A short bio (optional, around 100 words per author)

  • Abstract: Provide a brief summary of the research (150-250 words). It should include the research problem, methods, and key findings.

  • Keywords: Include 4-6 relevant keywords.

  • Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, objectives, and the relevance of the study.

  • Literature Review: Highlight previous research related to the topic and establish a gap in the literature.

  • Methodology: Describe the methods, tools, and techniques used in the research. Ensure sufficient detail is provided for replication.

  • Results: Present findings clearly and logically, supported by tables, graphs, or figures if necessary.

  • Discussion: Interpret the results and compare them with previous studies. Discuss implications, limitations, and future research directions.

  • Conclusion: Summarize key findings and their significance.

  • References: Follow APA or MLA citation style. All references must be cited within the text and listed at the end of the manuscript in alphabetical order.

4. Figures and Tables

  • Figures and tables should be included within the text, close to their first citation.
  • All figures should be of high resolution (300 DPI).
  • Each figure and table should have a brief descriptive title.

5. Ethical Considerations

  • Authorship: All contributors should be listed as authors. Anyone who made significant contributions to the research must be included.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could inappropriately influence their research.
  • Informed Consent: For research involving human subjects, authors should confirm that informed consent was obtained from participants.

6. Submission Process

  • Online Submission: All manuscripts should be submitted via the IJR journal website [https://www.ijrjournal.com].
  • Peer Review: All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. The review process generally takes 2-4 weeks.

7. Publication Fee

  • Authors are required to pay a nominal publication fee upon acceptance of the manuscript. Fee waivers or discounts are available for scholars from developing countries or those associated with non-profit organizations.

8. Post-Acceptance

Once the manuscript is accepted, authors will be asked to make necessary revisions, if any, and provide the final version. The final version must be in compliance with the formatting and structure guidelines mentioned above.

9. Copyright and Licensing

All accepted papers will be published under an open access model. Authors will retain the copyright of their work and grant IJR the right to publish the manuscript. The publication will be licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing free distribution and reproduction with proper citation.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or assistance, authors may contact the editorial team at editor@ijrjournal.com.

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