SRJ: International Journal of Scientific Research
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Author Guidelines

SRJ: International Journal of Scientific Research (SRJ-IJSR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access multidisciplinary journal committed to publishing high-quality research and scholarly contributions from diverse academic disciplines. The journal aims to promote scientific innovation, academic integrity, and global research collaboration by providing a platform for researchers, academicians, professionals, and scholars worldwide.

Authors are requested to carefully read and follow the guidelines before submitting their manuscripts to the journal. Compliance with these guidelines will help ensure a smooth review and publication process.

Below are the detailed Author Guidelines for manuscript submission and publication in SRJ: International Journal of Scientific Research.

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  1. Original Research Articles
  2. Review Articles
  3. Short Communications
  4. Case Studies
  5. Technical Notes
  6. Conceptual Papers
  7. Book Reviews
  8. Conference Papers
  9. Editorials and Commentaries

2. Manuscript Submission

Authors must submit their manuscripts in the following formats:

  1. MS Word File (.doc or .docx)
  2. PDF Version of Manuscript

Submission should also include:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Author Declaration Form
  3. Copyright Form (after acceptance)

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

3. Language and Formatting

  1. Manuscripts must be written in clear English.
  2. Font Style: Times New Roman
  3. Font Size: 12 pt
  4. Line Spacing: 1.5
  5. Text Alignment: Justified
  6. Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  7. Page numbering is mandatory.

4. Structure of Manuscript

The manuscript should contain the following sections:

  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Introduction
  5. Literature Review
  6. Materials and Methods
  7. Results and Discussion
  8. Conclusion
  9. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  10. Funding Information
  11. Conflict of Interest Statement
  12. References

5. Title Page Requirements

The title page must include:

  1. Full title of the manuscript
  2. Author name(s)
  3. Institutional affiliation(s)
  4. Corresponding author details
  5. Email address
  6. ORCID ID (if available)

The title should be concise, informative, and relevant to the study.

6. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

  1. The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
  2. It should clearly describe:
  3. Aim of the study
  4. Methodology
  5. Key findings
  6. Conclusion

Keywords

Authors should provide 4–8 relevant keywords.

7. Tables, Figures, and Images

  1. Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially.
  2. Each figure and table should contain a proper caption.
  3. Images must be high resolution (minimum 300 DPI).
  4. Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permissions where necessary.

8. Reference Style

The journal follows APA Referencing Style (Latest Edition).

Authors are encouraged to include DOI numbers wherever available.

9. Publication Ethics

The journal strictly follows international publication ethics standards.

Authors must ensure:

  1. Originality of work
  2. Proper citation of sources
  3. No plagiarism
  4. No fabricated data
  5. No duplicate submission

Any ethical misconduct may result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

10. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before review.

  1. Acceptable similarity limit: 10–15%
  2. Manuscripts with excessive similarity may be rejected immediately.

11. Authorship Criteria

Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the research should be listed as authors.

All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

12. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening
  2. Plagiarism Check
  3. Peer Review Process
  4. Author Revision (if required)
  5. Final Editorial Decision

The editorial board reserves the right to accept or reject any manuscript.

13. Open Access Policy

SRJ-IJSR is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide.

14. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest related to the submitted work.

15. Retraction and Correction Policy

The journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in cases involving:

  1. Ethical violations
  2. Major errors
  3. Duplicate publication
  4. Fraudulent research data

16. Publication Charges

Publication fees, if applicable, will be communicated to the authors after the acceptance of the manuscript.

17. Disclaimer

The opinions and views expressed in published articles are solely those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal or editorial board.