Publication Guidelines

Call for Papers – International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Excellence (IRJMSE)

Prospective authors are invited to submit original research papers that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts should adhere to the standard format provided by the journal and may include any number of pages, encompassing figures, tables, and references.

All submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Originality: The novelty of the research presented.
  • Significance: The importance of the findings and their potential impact.
  • Interest: The appeal of the subject matter to the academic community.
  • Clarity: The effectiveness of the communication and presentation of ideas.
  • Relevance: The alignment of the research with the journal's focus areas.
  • Correctness: The accuracy of the information and methods used.
  • Presentation: The overall quality of the manuscript's structure and formatting.

We encourage authors to contribute to the advancement of knowledge across diverse disciplines through their innovative research.

Steps for Publishing Your Paper in IRJMSE

  1. Submit Your Research Paper: Click here to submit your paper online.
  2. Receive Submission Notification: After submitting the form, you will receive an email notification. The status can be tracked online.
  3. Review Notification: You will receive a review notification (Acceptance/Rejection) within 1-2 days after submission.
  4. Payment of Publication Charges
    Upon acceptance of your paper, please proceed to make the required payment for publication charges.
  5. Submit Required Documents: To complete the publication process, submit the following documents:
    • Copyright Form
    • Undertaking Form
    • Payment Proof
    • Identity Proof
  6. Publication of Paper: Once all necessary documents are submitted, your paper will be published within 1-2 days.
  7. Download Certificates: Certificates will be emailed to the Authors.

References and Citations Guidelines

General Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to IRJMSE must include complete and accurate references for all sources cited in the text. References are essential for:

  • Verifying the scholarly foundation of your research
  • Enabling readers to locate and review source materials
  • Maintaining academic integrity and giving proper attribution

Acceptable Reference Types

Preferred Sources:

  1. DOI-based references (Recommended): References with Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are preferred as they provide permanent links to scholarly content
  2. Peer-reviewed journal articles: Published in established academic journals
  3. Books and book chapters: From recognized academic publishers
  4. Conference proceedings: From reputable academic conferences
  5. Official reports and white papers: From government agencies, research institutions, or international organizations
  6. Theses and dissertations: From recognized universities

Acceptable with Quality Verification:

  1. Institutional websites: From universities, research organizations, or government agencies
  2. Database resources: Well-maintained academic or professional databases
  3. Archival materials: Properly catalogued and accessible

Use with Caution:

  • Personal websites, blogs, or non-archival web content should only be used when no other authoritative source is available
  • Social media posts or wikis should be avoided unless they are the subject of study
  • Pre-print servers: Acceptable, but peer-reviewed publications are preferred

Reference Quality Standards

Authors are responsible for ensuring:

  1. Accuracy: All bibliographic details (authors, year, title, source) must be correct and complete
  2. Accessibility: References should point to sources that readers can reasonably access
  3. Currency: For time-sensitive topics, prefer recent sources unless citing seminal works
  4. Relevance: Each reference must be directly relevant to the claims made in the manuscript

Handling URLs and Digital Links

For references with URLs:

  1. Verify all links before submission - ensure they are active and lead to the correct resource
  2. Use DOIs when available instead of direct URLs to journal articles
  3. Include access dates for web-based resources (e.g., "Retrieved December 22, 2025, from...")
  4. Use archival URLs when possible (e.g., archived versions from the Internet Archive)

Note on Broken Links: Broken external links reduce the scholarly value of your work. Authors are encouraged to:

  • Prefer DOI-based references which are designed to be permanent
  • Use institutional repositories and archival services
  • Include enough bibliographic detail to allow readers to locate the source even if the link fails

Formatting Requirements

All references must follow a consistent citation style throughout the manuscript. IRJMSE accepts the following formats:

  • APA (American Psychological Association)
  • IEEE
  • Chicago/Turabian
  • Harvard
  • Vancouver

The chosen citation style must be used consistently throughout the manuscript.

Editorial Review

The editorial team reserves the right to:

  1. Request additional verification for unusual or hard-to-access sources
  2. Ask authors to replace low-quality web sources with peer-reviewed alternatives
  3. Require corrections to incomplete or inaccurate references before publication
  4. Reject manuscripts with insufficient or inappropriate citations

Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  1. All references have been verified for accuracy
  2. All sources cited in the text appear in the reference list
  3. All references listed have been cited in the text
  4. URLs and DOIs have been checked and are functional
  5. Proper permission has been obtained for citing unpublished or proprietary materials