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Author Guidelines & Publishing Policies

Complete instructions for preparing, submitting, and publishing multidisciplinary research manuscripts with IJMRI.

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1. Manuscript Preparation

Authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the journal's prescribed template and formatting requirements. Submissions should be original, unpublished, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

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2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal welcomes the following types of multidisciplinary submissions:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Notes
  • Case Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Research Papers
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3. Language Requirements

Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Authors are encouraged to proofread their manuscripts before submission. Papers should be concise, coherent, and technically sound throughout all sections.

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4. Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

The manuscript should contain the following structured sections:

• Title of the Paper
• Author Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
• Abstract (150–250 words)
• Keywords (4–6 keywords)
• Introduction
• Literature Review (if applicable)
• Methodology / Materials & Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments (Optional)
• References

Note: Authors must use the journal's prescribed manuscript template for submission.

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5. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should clearly summarize the objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions of the study (150–250 words). Authors should provide 4–6 relevant keywords immediately below the abstract to facilitate global indexing.

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6. Figures, Tables, and Equations

All figures and tables must be clearly labeled and numbered consecutively. Images should be of high resolution and suitable for publication. Mathematical equations should be properly formatted using MathType/Equation Editor and numbered consecutively. Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permission to reproduce any copyrighted graphics.

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7. Citation and References

References must be complete, accurate, and consistently formatted according to the journal's prescribed reference style. Authors are encouraged to cite recent and relevant literature across disciplines.

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8. Submission Guidelines

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript is original and unpublished.
  • The manuscript falls within the multidisciplinary scope of IJMRI.
  • All authors have approved the submitted version.
  • The manuscript complies with all formatting guidelines.
  • Necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted materials.
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9. Plagiarism Policy

IJMRI maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using automated software before peer review. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or unethical content will be rejected immediately at any stage of the publication process.

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10. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific quality and academic integrity:

Step 1: Initial Editorial Screening
Step 2: Scope and Formatting Verification
Step 3: Anti-Plagiarism Screening
Step 4: Peer Review by Subject Experts
Editorial Decisions:
Accept Minor Revision Major Revision Reject
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11. Publication Ethics

Authors are expected to submit authentic research, properly acknowledge previous literature through citations, refrain from data fabrication or manipulation, and disclose any conflicts of interest. IJMRI adheres strictly to COPE standards.

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12. Authorship Policy

All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, data collection, analysis, or manuscript drafting. Any change in authorship after initial submission must be formally approved by all co-authors and the editorial office.

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13. Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors must explicitly declare any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the submitted work. If no conflicts exist, authors may state: "The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest."

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14. Revision Guidelines

When revisions are requested, authors should address all reviewer comments point-by-point in a response letter. Modifications in the revised manuscript should be clearly indicated.

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15. Acceptance and Publication

A manuscript will be considered for publication only after successful completion of the peer-review process, compliance with ethical and formatting requirements, and final editorial board approval.

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16. Copyright Policy

Authors retain responsibility for the originality of their work. By submitting their manuscripts, authors confirm that the work is original, permissions obtained, and it has not been submitted simultaneously to another journal.

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17. Open Access Policy

IJMRI is committed to promoting global dissemination of multidisciplinary scholarly knowledge under Creative Commons Open Access licensing.

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18. Retraction and Correction Policy

The journal reserves the right to publish corrections or retract published articles in cases involving plagiarism, ethical misconduct, or significant scientific errors in transparent accordance with publication ethics guidelines.