Author Guidelines for paper submission to IJSRA
The International Journal of Science and Research Archive (IJSRA) welcomes high-quality, original research contributions across multidisciplinary fields. This page provides detailed instructions to assist authors in preparing and submitting manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies and publication standards. Authors are strongly advised to read these guidelines carefully to ensure smooth peer review, ethical compliance, and timely publication.
Aim and Scope
International Journal of Science and Research Archive (IJSRA) publishes high-quality, original manuscripts in both experimental and theoretical research across multidisciplinary fields including Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Arts, Commerce, Social Sciences, Management, and Engineering.
The journal accepts only original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere. All submissions undergo peer review. Accepted manuscripts are published online promptly after final acceptance.
The journal does not charge submission fees. However, a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied upon acceptance to cover editorial processing, peer review management, digital hosting, archiving, and publication services.
Manuscript Categories
IJSRA accepts the following types of manuscripts:
- Full-Length Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Case Studies
- Letters to the Editor
Length Guidelines
Research Articles & Review Articles: We usually recommend up to maximum 20 pages (including references, tables, and figures). Font size 12, line spacing 1.5
Short Communications: We usually recommend up to maximum 10 pages; up to 5 figures/tables
Case Studies: We usually recommend up to maximum 10 pages; up to 5 figures/tables
Letters to the Editor: 2–3 pages; maximum 10 references
Authors are encouraged to present their work concisely and avoid redundancy.
Manuscript Preparation
Formatting Requirements
Manuscripts must be prepared as follows:
- Paper size: A4
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font size: 12 pt
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Alignment: Justified
- Page numbering: Bottom right
- Line numbering: Continuous throughout the manuscript
Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word format.
Structure of the Manuscript
1. Title Page
The title page must include:
- Clear, concise, and informative title (maximum 150 characters; sentence case)
- Full names of all authors (First name–Middle name–Last name)
- Institutional affiliations with complete addresses (including country)
- Superscript letters linking authors to affiliations
- Corresponding author marked with an asterisk (*)
- Complete correspondence details (postal address, phone number, email)
- Email addresses of all authors
2. Abstract and Keywords
Abstract
- Maximum 250 words
- Must be self-contained and informative
- Clearly state objective, methodology, key results, and conclusion
- No citations or references
- Define abbreviations at first use
Graphical Abstract (Optional)
- Authors are encouraged to submit a graphical abstract summarizing the study visually.
- Minimum resolution: 500 × 1250 pixels
- Readable at 5 × 13 cm (96 dpi)
- Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, EPS, MS Office
Keywords
Provide 4–6 keywords immediately after the abstract for indexing purposes.
3. Introduction
Provide background, rationale, and clearly state the research objective or hypothesis. Avoid extensive literature review or repetition of results.
4. Materials and Methods
Provide sufficient detail to allow reproducibility. Include:
- Materials and instruments used
- Sources of specialized chemicals
- Experimental procedures
- Ethical approvals (if applicable)
Ethical Requirements
- Animal studies must include institutional ethical committee approval.
- Human studies must include ethics approval and informed consent.
- A written statement of ethical approval and informed consent must be included where applicable.
5. Results and Discussion
Results should be presented clearly and concisely. This section may be combined or separate.
- Tables and figures must be cited consecutively.
- Insert tables and figures at appropriate positions within the manuscript.
- Ensure figures are minimum 300 dpi resolution.
- Avoid duplication of data between text and tables.
6. Conclusion
Summarize major findings and significance. Do not repeat the abstract. Avoid citing references.
7. Acknowledgements
Include funding sources, grants, institutional support, or other acknowledgments before the reference section.
8. Conflict of Interest
Each author must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.
A separate statement must list disclosures for each author individually.
9. Ethical Statements
Include the following statements where applicable:
Statement of Ethical Approval
For animal/human studies, confirm ethics committee approval.
If not applicable, state:
“The present research work does not contain any studies performed on animals or human subjects by any of the authors.”
Statement of Informed Consent
For studies involving individuals:
“Informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study.”
10. References
IJSRA follows the Vancouver referencing style.
In-Text Citation
References should be cited using numbers in square brackets.
Example: “…as previously reported [3,6].”
If authors are mentioned in text, the reference number must still be provided.
Reference List
- References must appear in numerical order as cited in the text.
- Do not arrange alphabetically.
- Follow Vancouver format for journals, books, chapters, patents, theses, and websites.
Abbreviations and Units
- Use standard abbreviations.
- Define non-standard abbreviations at first use.
- Use SI units throughout.
- Temperatures must be expressed in °C.
Tables and Figures
- Place near relevant text.
- Avoid vertical lines and shading in tables.
- Figures must be ≥300 dpi resolution.
- Captions should appear below figures.
- Color figures are accepted at no additional charge.
Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo editorial screening followed by peer review. Authors typically receive reviewer feedback within 3–4 weeks.
Accepted manuscripts are published online within approximately one week after final acceptance.
Proofs and Reprints
- Electronic proofs (PDF) will be sent to the corresponding author.
- Only minor corrections are allowed at proof stage.
- Authors receive free online access to the final published PDF.
- Articles may be downloaded and printed without restriction.
