International Journal of Research Publications (IJRP)
Instructions for Authors
Thank you for considering the International Journal of Research Publications (IJRP) for your manuscript. Authors are requested to read and follow these instructions carefully before submitting a manuscript.
1. Before Submission
Before submitting a manuscript, please ensure that:
· The manuscript falls within the scope of IJRP.
· The work is original and has not been published previously.
· The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal or publisher.
· All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
· All sources, data, quotations, figures, tables, and references are properly acknowledged.
· The manuscript has been checked for grammar, spelling, plagiarism, and formatting errors.
· The final submission file is complete, readable, and prepared in PDF format.
2. Manuscript Template and Format
Authors should prepare manuscripts using the official IJRP Microsoft Word template. The final manuscript should be submitted as a PDF through the online submission system.
Download the IJRP Manuscript Template
Please do not change the formatting, fonts, margins, spacing, heading styles, or page layout provided in the template.
Manuscripts should be prepared in single-column format suitable for A4 paper. Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript close to their first citation and should not be submitted as separate files unless specifically requested by the Editorial Office.
3. Manuscript Structure
Research manuscripts should normally follow this order:
1. Title
2. Author name(s) and affiliation(s)
3. Corresponding author email address
4. Abstract
5. Keywords
6. Main text
7. Acknowledgements, if applicable
8. References
9. Appendix, if applicable
The abstract should clearly summarize the purpose, methods, major findings, and conclusions of the study. Authors should include relevant keywords below the abstract.
4. Headings and Text Style
Use the heading styles provided in the official template.
· Main section headings should be numbered consecutively, beginning with the Introduction.
· Subsections should use decimal numbering, such as 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.
· Use italics for scalar variables where appropriate.
· Use bold type for vectors and matrices.
· Use SI units whenever applicable.
· Avoid unnecessary footnotes.
· Use the Microsoft Word spell-checker before submission.
5. Tables
All tables must:
· Be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals, such as Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3.
· Have a clear title placed above the table.
· Be embedded in the manuscript near their first citation.
· Use clear column headings.
· Use horizontal lines only where necessary.
· Be readable and properly formatted within the page margins.
6. Figures and Artwork
All photographs, charts, graphs, diagrams, illustrations, and schemas should be referred to as figures.
Figures must:
· Be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals, such as Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3.
· Be clear, readable, and of sufficient quality for publication.
· Be placed close to their first citation in the manuscript.
· Include a caption below the figure.
· Have clearly readable labels, legends, and symbols.
Low-quality screenshots, blurred images, and unclear figures may delay the review or publication process.
7. Equations
Equations should be created using an editable equation editor, such as Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType. Do not submit equations as image files.
Equations should be numbered consecutively when referred to in the text. The equation number should appear in parentheses on the right side.
8. References
References must be listed at the end of the manuscript.
Use an author-date citation style in the text. Examples include: Clark et al. (1962); Deal and Grove (1965); and Fachinger (2006).
Authors must ensure that:
· Every citation in the text appears in the reference list.
· Every reference in the reference list is cited in the text.
· Bibliographic information is complete and accurate.
· References are consistently formatted according to the examples provided in the IJRP template.
9. Acknowledgements and Appendix
Acknowledgements should be placed after the main text and before the References section. Appendices, if needed, should appear after the References section.
10. Article Types
IJRP considers the following types of manuscripts:
· Research Articles: Original research presenting novel methods, findings, analyses, or applications.
· Review Articles: Critical and well-organized reviews of existing literature in a relevant field.
· Short Communications: Concise reports of significant preliminary findings, methods, tools, or applications.
· Case Studies / Technical Reports: Applied studies, practical implementations, or technically relevant reports, where appropriate to the journal scope.
All submissions must be academically sound, clearly written, and relevant to the scope of the journal.
11. Submission Process
Please submit your manuscript through the IJRP online submission system.
During submission, authors will be required to provide:
· Manuscript title
· Abstract
· Keywords
· Subject and subject area
· Manuscript type
· Author names and email addresses
· Corresponding author information
· Manuscript PDF file
Please ensure that the submitted PDF is complete, readable, and properly formatted.
12. Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess relevance, completeness, originality, formatting, and overall suitability for the journal.
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening may be sent for peer review. The Editor makes the final decision based on reviewer comments, the quality of the revision, the originality of the work, and the manuscript’s relevance to the journal.
Possible editorial decisions include:
· Accept
· Minor Revision
· Major Revision
· Reject
Authors are expected to submit revised manuscripts within the time period stated in the editorial decision letter. A revised submission should include a point-by-point response explaining how reviewer and editor comments were addressed.
13. Authorship
All listed authors should have made a meaningful scholarly contribution to the submitted work. Authorship should be based on substantial contribution to the research, manuscript preparation or revision, approval of the final version, and accountability for the integrity of the work.
The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the submitted manuscript and agree with its content.
Changes to the author list after submission, including adding, removing, or changing the order of authors, require written approval from all affected authors and are subject to editorial approval.
14. Research Ethics
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research was conducted ethically and in accordance with applicable institutional, national, and international requirements.
For studies involving human participants, patient data, surveys, interviews, or clinical information, authors should state whether ethical approval and informed consent were obtained, where applicable.
For studies involving animals, authors should state that applicable ethical guidelines and institutional approval requirements were followed.
Authors should avoid including personally identifiable information unless it is essential to the research and appropriate consent has been obtained.
15. Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools
Authors may use artificial intelligence tools for language editing, coding assistance, data analysis, or other research support where appropriate. However, authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and validity of all content submitted to the journal.
Artificial intelligence tools must not be listed as authors. Authors should disclose the use of such tools when their use has materially contributed to the preparation, analysis, or presentation of the manuscript.
16. Plagiarism and Publication Integrity
IJRP takes publication ethics seriously. Submitted manuscripts may be checked for plagiarism, excessive text overlap, duplicate publication, fabricated data, manipulated images, citation manipulation, or other forms of research misconduct.
Manuscripts found to contain serious ethical concerns may be rejected. Where concerns arise after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the nature and severity of the issue.
17. Conflicts of Interest and Funding
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation.
If no conflict of interest exists, authors may include the following statement:
Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Authors should also acknowledge all relevant financial support, grants, institutional assistance, or other funding sources.
18. Corrections and Retractions
IJRP is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.
Corrections may be published when an article contains an error that does not invalidate the main findings. Retractions may be considered when serious errors, ethical concerns, misconduct, or unreliable findings substantially affect the validity of a published article.
19. Copyright and Author Responsibility
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they have the authority to submit the work and that all listed authors agree to its submission and publication, if accepted.
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, and ethical integrity of the submitted work.
20. Contact and Useful Links
For questions related to manuscript submission, formatting, publication ethics, or editorial procedures, please contact the Editorial Office.