Author Guidelines – The International Advanced Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IAJMS)

Manuscripts that do not comply with the formatting or citation requirements may be returned to the authors for revision prior to the peer-review process.

How to Submit Your Manuscript

Authors can submit their research papers either through the IAJMS online submission system or by sending the manuscript as an email attachment to editor@iajms.com.

All manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Submissions in other file types will not be accepted.
When submitting your manuscript, please include:
- Complete author information (names, institutional affiliations, contact number, and valid email address)
- A properly formatted manuscript following the guidelines below

Manuscript Organization and Structure

The guidelines below are designed to maintain consistency and quality in all published articles. While flexible for case studies, authors are encouraged to follow this structure:

Title, Author(s), and Institution(s)
Contact Number and Valid Email Address
Abstract
Keywords
Subject Area for Publication
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results (and Discussion)
Discussion
References

Please limit the use of subheadings to a maximum of five levels and ensure that your manuscript has been thoroughly spell-checked before submission.

Section Specific Formatting

Title Page

The title page must include the full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and complete mailing addresses. Clearly indicate the corresponding author. The title page should be provided on a separate sheet.

Abstract

A concise abstract of up to 250 words is required. It should briefly summarize the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions of the research. The abstract should not duplicate the information in the title, and references should not be included.

Keywords

Provide up to six (6) keywords immediately after the abstract to facilitate indexing and improve search visibility.

Subject

Indicate the subject area under which the paper should be published on the title page.

Introduction

The Introduction should define the purpose and significance of the study and highlight its relationship to existing research. Avoid an extensive literature review; instead, focus on recent, relevant studies that help contextualize your work.

Materials and Methods

This section should include a concise description of the methodology, experimental design, and analytical procedures. Provide sufficient detail to allow replication. New methods should be described thoroughly, while standard techniques can be referenced appropriately.

Results / Discussion

Present your findings clearly and concisely, including relevant data, validation, and analysis. Tables and figures should be used to enhance understanding where appropriate. Interpret and discuss the significance of your results in relation to existing research. Justify conclusions based on your findings. The Results and Discussion sections may be combined when appropriate.

References and Citations

Reference Limits:

Original Research Papers / Case Studies: Up to 35 references
Review Papers: Up to 75 references

Citation Format (In-Text):

Citations should include only the author’s last name and publication year, e.g., (Leker, 2001), (Broring and Leker, 2006), or (Broring et al., 2006) for three or more authors.

Reference List Format (Alphabetical Order):

Use the following referencing styles:

• Books: Author (Year). Title. Edition. Publisher, City.

Example: Cooper, R.G., Edgett, S.J. & Kleinschmidt, E.J. (2001). Portfolio Management for New Products. 2nd ed., Peruses Publishing, Cambridge.

• Book Chapters: Author (Year). Chapter Title. In: Book Title (Eds.), Publisher, City, pp. Pages.

Example: Leker, J. (2001). Strategies: Grundlagen und Anwendung. In: Betriebswirtschaftslehre für Chemiker, Springer, Berlin, pp. 74–88.

• Journal Articles: Author (Year). Title. Journal Name, Volume, Pages.

Example: Broring, S., Leker, J., & Rumer, S. (2006). Radical Not-Assessing Innovation in Established Firms. International Journal of Product Development, 3, 152–166.

• Online Sources: Author (Year). Title. Available at: URL. Accessed [Date].

Example: McGill, M. (2005). Biotechnology Company Goes Public. Available at: http://www.online-newscenter.com/biotech_comp_goes_publ.html. Accessed 16 June 2008.

*Authors are responsible for the **accuracy and completeness** of all references.*

Tables and Figures

Each table and figure must have a title and a legend providing sufficient detail for independent interpretation.
Number all tables and figures consecutively.
Define all abbreviations used.
Axes in figures should be clearly labelled, and fonts should be appropriately sized for readability.

Ethical Standards

IAJMS strictly adheres to ethical research and publication practices. Compliance is mandatory.

All studies involving humans or animals must include a statement confirming ethical committee approval.
Authors must comply with the ethical guidelines and regulations of their respective countries.
Experiments involving animals must minimize discomfort and clearly state the anaesthetics or analgesics used.
Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection.
Authors must obtain permission for any previously published materials (tables, figures, or text excerpts) used in their work.

Publication Process

The Executive Editor may request formatting changes before final publication. Manuscripts that fail to meet the formal or ethical standards will be rejected. Any post-publication corrections will be issued under “Additions and Corrections” in the journal.