Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) welcomes submissions from researchers, academics, and professionals worldwide. Authors must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. General Submission Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration in any other journal.
  • The submission must be in English and follow academic writing standards.
  • Manuscripts should be submitted through the IJIR online system at: IJIR Submission Portal
  • Authors must ensure their work complies with ethical research and publication standards (e.g., plagiarism-free, proper citation).

2. Manuscript Format

A. Document Formatting

  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font size: 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Page numbers: Bottom-right corner

B. Manuscript Structure

A standard manuscript should include:

  1. Title Page

    • Title (concise, informative, max 15 words)
    • Author(s) full name, affiliation, and email
    • Corresponding author's contact information

  2. Abstract (200–250 words)

    • Clear summary of research objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions
    • Keywords (3-5 words)

  3. Introduction

    • Background, problem statement, objectives, and significance of the study
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  4. Methodology

    • Research design, population/sample, data collection, and analysis methods

  5. Results and Discussion

    • Findings supported by data, analysis, and interpretation

  6. Conclusion and Recommendations

    • Summary of key findings, implications, and future research suggestions

  7. References

    • Follow APA (7th edition) citation style
    • Minimum 15 recent references (preferably from journals)

3. Tables, Figures, and Equations

  • Font for tables and figures: Times New Roman, size 10-11 pt
  • Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially and have clear captions.
  • Figures should be in high resolution (JPEG/PNG format).
  • Equations should be written using Equation Editor in Word.

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Submissions must be free from plagiarism (similarity index below 20%, checked with Turnitin or similar tools).
  • Any conflict of interest must be declared.
  • Research involving human subjects must include ethical approval.

5. Peer Review and Publication Process

  • All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.
  • Review decisions: Accepted, Revision Required, or Rejected.
  • The editorial team reserves the right to make editorial changes.

6. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • No submission fees.
  • No Article Processing Charges (APC).
  • The journal provides free access to all published articles.

7. Contact Information

For inquiries, contact:
ijireditor7@gmail.com
IJIR Official Website