Guide for Authors
The Journal of Current Multidisciplinary Research (JCMR) accepts original articles across diverse scientific disciplines, including but not limited to basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, biomedical sciences, and related fields. We welcome submissions that present significant and innovative discoveries and that advance knowledge in various scientific areas. Contributions can take the form of full-length research papers, short communications, reviews, case studies, or letters to the editor.
2.1 General Submission Guidelines
- Manuscripts should be submitted via our online submission system. The system provides step-by-step instructions for entering article details and uploading files.
- All submissions should be formatted in Word or LaTeX, and will be converted into a single PDF file for peer review.
- Correspondence, including editorial decisions and revision requests, will be communicated via email.
2.2 Manuscript Preparation
- Manuscripts must be 1.5-spaced, using Arial or Times New Roman fonts (12 or 14 pt), with justified margins.
- The text should be in a single-column format. Use bold, italics, subscripts, and superscripts where necessary.
- Continuous line numbering should be used throughout the manuscript, with pages numbered at the bottom center.
2.3 Article Structure
- Title Page: Include the title, authors’ names, affiliations, acknowledgements, ethical approval, any conflicts of interest, and complete contact information for the corresponding author.
- Abstract: Structured abstracts are required, providing a concise summary of the research. The abstract should be under 300 words and include headings such as Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
- Keywords: Provide 4 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes.
- Main Body: The manuscript should be organized into the following sections:
-Introduction: Briefly describe the significance of the research and its context. At the end of this section, the authors should add the rationale (gap of knowledge) of the study followed by the aim of the study.
- Materials and Methods: Clearly explain the research methodology to allow replication.
- Results: Present findings in a logical sequence, using tables and figures as necessary.
-Discussion: Interpret the findings, compare them with existing research, and suggest future research directions.
- Conclusion: Summarize the key outcomes and their implications.
- Acknowledgements: Recognize individuals, organizations, or institutions that contributed to the research.
- Authors contributions:
- Ethical approval and informed consent:
- Funding:
- Data availability:
- Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts.
- References: Use the Vancouver referencing style, with citations numbered in the order they appear in the text.
2.4 Figures and Tables
- Figures and tables should be relevant and limited to essential data. They must be cited in the text in numerical order.
- Each figure should have a legend, and all illustrations should be uploaded as separate files with appropriate resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
3.1 Ethical Approval
- Research involving human participants or animals must have received ethical approval from an appropriate review board or ethics committee. This should be clearly stated in the manuscript with the approval number.
- Authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards as per the Declaration of Helsinki for human research and relevant guidelines for animal research such as ARRIVE.
3.2 Conflict of Interest
- Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. This information will be used in the editorial decision-making process and may be published to inform readers.
3.3 Permissions
- Authors wishing to include previously published figures, tables, or text must obtain permission from the copyright holder(s) and provide evidence when submitting the manuscript.
4.1 Use of Inclusive Language
- JCMR encourages using inclusive language that respects diversity and promotes equality. Avoid biases related to age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and other personal attributes unless relevant to the research.
4.2 Reporting Guidelines
- For research involving humans, animals, or cell studies, authors should follow relevant reporting guidelines such as CONSORT for clinical trials. Any limitations related to sex and gender analysis should be discussed.
4.3 Authorship Contributions
- We recommend that authors provide detailed contributions for each co-author using the CRediT taxonomy, which includes roles like conceptualization, methodology, data curation, and writing.
Please click HERE to download the Author Template". Please see the attached file (Author Template).