Author Guidelines

International Research Journal of Scientific Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and case studies in all areas of scientific studies. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to share their research findings and ideas with a global audience.

Manuscript Submission

  1. Online Submission: Authors can submit their manuscripts online through the journal's website. The online submission system will guide authors through the submission process.
  2. Email Submission: Authors can also submit their manuscripts via email to irjss.editor@gmail.com. Please include the manuscript title, author names, and affiliations in the email.
  3. Manuscript Preparation: Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the journal's formatting and style guidelines (click here for Manuscript Template).

Manuscript Formatting and Style Guidelines

  • Language: The journal publishes articles in English.
  • Font: Use Bookman Old Style, size 12 points.
  • Margins: Leave 1.65cm margins on left and right side and 1.75cm on top and bottom side.
  • Line Spacing: Use double-line spacing throughout the manuscript.
  • Headings: Use headings and subheadings to organize the manuscript.
  • Tables and Figures: Include tables and figures in the manuscript, and provide captions and legends as necessary.
  • References: Use the IEEE referencing style.

Manuscript Structure

In general, Manuscript Structure can be as follows. Author(s) can modify Manuscript structure with relevance to their research topic.

  1. Title Page: Include the manuscript title, author names, affiliations, and contact information.
  2. Abstract: Provide a concise abstract.
  3. Introduction: Introduce the research topic, provide background information, and state the research objectives.
  4. Literature Review: Review the relevant literature on the research topic.
  5. Methodology: Describe the research methodology, including the research design, sampling strategy, and data collection methods.
  6. Results: Present the research findings, including tables, figures, and graphs.
  7. Discussion: Interpret the research findings, discuss the implications, and provide recommendations.
  8. Conclusion: Summarize the research findings and implications.
  9. References: List all sources cited in the manuscript.
  10. Appendices: Include any additional materials, such as raw data, extra figures or tables, and detailed descriptions of methodologies.

Peer Review Process

  1. Initial Review: The manuscript will undergo an initial review by the editor to determine its suitability for publication.
  2. Peer Review: The manuscript will be peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers, who will provide feedback on the manuscript's content, methodology, and presentation.
  3. Revision and Re-submission: The author will be given the opportunity to revise and resubmit the manuscript based on the peer reviewers' feedback.
  4. Final Decision: The editor will make a final decision on the manuscript's publication based on the peer reviewers' feedback and the author's revisions.

Publication Process

  1. Copy Editing: The manuscript will undergo copy editing to ensure that it meets the journal's formatting and style guidelines.
  2. Proofreading: The manuscript will be proofread to ensure that it is free of errors.
  3. Publication: The manuscript will be published online and in print, and will be made available on the journal's website.
  4. Indexing: The manuscript will be indexed in relevant databases and repositories to ensure its discoverability and accessibility.

Author Responsibilities

  • Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • Accuracy: Authors must ensure that their work is accurate and reliable.
  • Confidentiality: Authors must ensure that they do not disclose confidential or proprietary information in their work.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, including financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.

Journal Policies

  • Open Access: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies is an open-access journal, and all articles are available online without subscription or access fees.
  • Copyright: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies publishes articles under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  • Plagiarism: International Research Journal of Scientific Studies has a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism, and all manuscripts are screened for plagiarism.