Author Guidelines

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Applied Sciences (IJMRAS)
ISSN: 2640-7272
Open Access | Peer Reviewed | Multidisciplinary

1. About the Journal

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Applied Sciences (IJMRAS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality scholarly research across a broad range of academic disciplines. The journal follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and upholds rigorous editorial and ethical standards.

All articles are published under a Creative Commons International License, permitting unrestricted access, distribution, and reuse of published content with appropriate acknowledgment of the original authors and sources.

2. Scope for Submissions

IJMRAS welcomes manuscripts that fall within its multidisciplinary scope and demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to contemporary academic, scientific, and societal issues. The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from multiple fields.

Subject Areas Include (but are not limited to):

  • Engineering and Technology: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Robotics, and Automation

  • Science and Applied Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, and Applied Life Sciences

  • Management and Social Sciences: Management Studies, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Education, Sociology, Psychology, and Public Administration

  • Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies: Language, Literature, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Policy Research, and Multidisciplinary Investigations

The journal considers theoretical, empirical, experimental, and applied research, including case studies and methodological papers, provided they contribute meaningfully to their respective fields.

3. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Case Studies

  • Short Communications

  • Technical Notes

  • Conference Papers

  • Book Reviews

  • Thesis-derived Articles

4. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s official submission system or via the designated editorial email address. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

5. Article Processing Charge (APC)

  • The standard Article Processing Charge (APC) is USD 150.

  • The APC is payable only after acceptance of the manuscript.

  • There are no submission or review charges prior to acceptance.

The APC supports editorial management, peer review, production, hosting, DOI registration, and long-term archiving.

6. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

  1 Manuscript Structure

    A standard manuscript should include:

  • Title

  • Author name(s) and institutional affiliation(s)

  • Abstract (150–250 words)

  • Keywords (4–6)

  • Introduction

  • Methodology / Materials and Methods

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusion

  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)

  • Conflict of Interest Statement

  • References

  2 Formatting Requirements

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  • Figures and tables must be clearly labeled, numbered, and captioned

References should follow a recognized citation style (APA, MLA, or Chicago) and be applied consistently throughout the manuscript.

7. Ethical Standards

IJMRAS adheres strictly to COPE ethical guidelines. Authors must ensure originality of work, proper citation of sources, absence of redundant submission, ethical approval where applicable, and disclosure of any conflicts of interest. Ethical misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, or other actions in accordance with journal policy.

8. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts are evaluated for originality, academic quality, methodological soundness, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Editorial decisions include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

9. Copyright and Archiving

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJMRAS the right to publish under the Creative Commons license. The journal is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content through appropriate archiving and indexing services.