Guidelines for Authors

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) requires that all submitted manuscripts meet specific criteria for clarity, coherence, and academic quality. Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines will be returned to the authors for revision before being considered for peer review

Article Types & Format

Original/Research Articles

These articles present new and original data that contribute to the advancement of the field. They should provide a detailed explanation of the research methodology, experimental procedures, results, and the significance of the findings. Research articles are expected to contain thorough data analysis and evidence supporting the conclusions.

Introduction:Establishes the background, objective, and hypothesis of the study.

Methods: Describes research design, methods, participant selection, tools used, and data collection techniques.

Results: Presents the findings from the study, often using tables, figures, and descriptive statistics.

Conclusions: Provides interpretations of the results, implications for future research, and real-world applications.

Review Articles

Review Review articles provide a comprehensive analysis of existing literature on a particular topic. These articles synthesize current research findings and identify gaps, trends, or future directions for research. They do not present original research but contribute significantly by summarizing key studies and providing new perspectives.

Case Reports

Case reports describe unique or rare clinical cases in detail, offering insights into diagnosis, treatment, and management. These articles should highlight novel or complex aspects of a condition and may include relevant literature reviews to enhance the understanding of the clinical implications.

Editorials

Editorials are typically short pieces written by members of the editorial board or invited guest authors. These may provide commentary on important issues related to the journal or its field, or offer reflections on recent advancements or challenges.

Commentaries

Commentaries are written to discuss research topics, offering critical insights, addressing controversies, proposing solutions, or outlining potential future developments in a specific area of study.

Corrigendum

A corrigendum is a correction or amendment made to previously published articles. This includes changes to data, facts, or minor errors that need to be rectified after publication.

Expert Opinion

These articles are written by recognized experts in a particular field and offer perspectives, analysis, or recommendations based on extensive experience and knowledge.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor are short, concise pieces that address a recent article, provide additional commentary, or offer criticism or praise. They may also include corrections or suggestions for improvements regarding published content.

Perspective Articles

Perspective articles allow authors to express their viewpoints on key topics within the scope of the journal, particularly relating to trends, challenges, and new developments in multidisciplinary fields.

Manuscript Structure

Cover Letter, The cover letter should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and include the following details:

Cover Letter

  • Title of the article.
  • A statement confirming that the manuscript is an exclusive submission to IJMIS and has not been submitted elsewhere.
  • A brief justification for choosing IJMIS as the publication venue.
  • Any relevant conference details, if applicable.
  • A clear statement that all authors have approved the manuscript for submission.

Title Page

The title page should contain:

  • Full article title (max 130 characters).
  • Running title (max 75 characters).
  • Full names of all authors.
  • Institutional affiliations of each author.
  • Corresponding author’s contact details.
  • Clinical trial registration information, if applicable.
  • Word count for the entire manuscript (excluding abstract and references).

Abstract and Keywords

  • The abstract should be between 200 and 300 words, summarizing the background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the research.
  • Keywords (3-5) should be provided to assist in the article's discoverability. These should be listed alphabetically.

Abbreviations

  • Use standard abbreviations, and define non-standard ones the first time they are used in the text, including in the abstract.
  • Avoid abbreviations in the title.
  • In tables and figures, abbreviations should be explained in the corresponding legends.

Manuscript Text

The manuscript should be clearly organized according to the article type. In-text citations should use numbers in superscript format (e.g., "Research has shown significant trends in the data^1"). The structure should follow the typical sections based on the article type (e.g., introduction, methods, results, discussion)

Figures and Tables

  • Figures and tables must be numbered in the order they are cited in the text.
  • Tables should be placed after the references in the manuscript.
  • Figures should be uploaded as separate files and should include legends explaining the figure content.
  • Figures and tables must be of high quality, clearly labeled, and provide appropriate context to the reader.

Conflicts of Interest

A statement regarding any potential conflicts of interest to avoid post-publication discrepancies.

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments should include individuals/groups who did not meet authorship criteria but contributed to the research. This section should also include medical writing experts, funding sources, and conference details (if applicable). Written consent is required for those included.

References

  • Authors should ensure accuracy and completeness of all references.
  • References should be listed on a separate page, double-spaced, and numbered consecutively.
  • References in the text, tables, and legends should be indicated with Arabic numerals in parentheses.
  • Journal names should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus/Medline.
  • Unpublished studies should be marked as "in press," with the publication status noted.

Tables

Prepared using Word Table tools; no duplicate data from the text. Tables should be numbered in order of citation and should follow the main reference list order for any references within them.

Figure Legends

Figure legends should be included at the end of the manuscript, providing clear explanations for each figure and ensuring that references within the legends are numbered according to the figure citation order in the main text.

Figures and Illustrations

  • Figures should be numbered according to their citation order in the text.
  • Figures should be submitted as separate high-resolution files in .jpg or .png format.
  • Clinical photographs should have patient identification masked or include signed consent for publication.

Supplementary Materials

Supporting online content or supplementary material should be provided for applicable sections.

Submission Process

  • Authors should first ensure their article aligns with the scope and theme of IJMIS. For quicker review, submitting an abstract prior to full manuscript submission is encouraged.
  • Submissions can be made via the online submission system or by email in .docx or .pdf format.
  • Submissions should include:
  • Cover letter.
  • Full manuscript.
  • Figures and tables (as separate files).
  • Supplementary materials, if applicable.
  • All manuscripts must be exclusively submitted to International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS)and should not be under consideration elsewhere.
  • Authors may suggest external reviewers during submission.
  • Manuscripts will undergo an initial quality check for duplicate submissions or plagiarism. Accepted articles will then be sent for peer review (approximately 4-6 weeks).

By following these guidelines, authors ensure a smooth submission process and improve the likelihood of their work being accepted for publication in IJMIS.