International Multidisciplinary Journal METAINNOVATE (IMJM) requests all authors to carefully follow the journal's submission guidelines to avoid any delays or rejections of manuscripts. Authors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review these instructions before submitting their work. Manuscripts will be subject to peer review by our experienced editorial team.
Types of Manuscripts
The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:
Research Articles
These manuscripts should present original research findings and include a detailed description of the research methodology along with an in-depth analysis of the results. Research articles should not exceed 20 pages in length. If a manuscript exceeds 20 pages, the final decision for publication will be made by the editor based on the content of the research. Research articles should follow this structure:
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results (including Tables and/or Figures)
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References (APA or Vancouver referencing style)
- Appendices [if applicable]
- Abbreviations [if applicable]
Reviews and Mini-Reviews
Review articles must provide a comprehensive review of the current literature and should not exceed 25 pages. If the manuscript exceeds 25 pages, the editor will decide whether to proceed with publication based on the scope of the review. These articles should not be divided into sections like Materials and Methods or Results and Discussion, but must include an abstract and an introduction.
Short Communications
These brief manuscripts focus on significant, original findings that are timely and have the potential for a major impact. They are expected to be concise and highly relevant to the field.
Case Reports
Manuscripts detailing new, rare, or interesting cases should provide significant learning points and challenges faced in diagnosis or treatment.
Letter to the editor
These should be concise and opinionated responses, primarily addressing previously published works in the journal. Preliminary observations requiring further validation should not be submitted as letters.
Fast Track Review Process
Authors requesting expedited review for their manuscript should submit research findings of exceptional importance and originality. Complex studies, though significant, are unlikely to qualify for the fast-track process due to reviewer time constraints. Manuscripts submitted via the fast-track process will be accepted in nearly their original format unless significant revisions are required.
Fast-Track Submission Procedure
1. Provide a clear rationale in your cover letter for requesting fast-track review.
2. Indicate whether there is any overlap with previously published or submitted work.
Manuscripts Preparations
Language:
All manuscripts must be written in English or Hindi.
Formatting:
Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, 1.5 spaced on A4 size paper (8.5" 11") with 1-inch margins.
- Title in uppercase, boldface (font size 14)
- Main headings in uppercase, boldface (font size 12)
- Subheadings in lowercase, boldface (font size 12)
Order of Manuscript Sections:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
Reference Style
References should be formatted in APA or Vancouver style and numbered sequentially throughout the article. The reference list should appear at the end, ordered as per their citation in the text.
Exemples:
- Journal Article: Ramesh CK, et al. Antioxidant potential in sprouts vs. seeds of Vigna radiata. J Appl Pharm Sci. 2011;1(3):99-103.
- Book: Strunk Jr W, White EB. The Elements of Style. 4th ed. New York: Longman; 2000.
- Website: Cancer-Pain.org. Available from: http://www.cancer-pain.org
Figures and Tables
- Tables should be numbered sequentially and presented on separate pages, with titles above the table and footnotes in italics below.
- Figures should also be numbered sequentially and placed on separate pages with captions beneath them. All figures, including photographs, must have appropriate titles and legends.
- Ensure proper permissions for using any copyrighted material in figures or tables.
Acknowledgements
Place acknowledgments of funding sources, contributions, and other support at the end of the manuscript, before the reference section.
Conflicts of Interest
All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest regarding their research, including affiliatins with any institutions or products mentioned in the affiliations with any institutions or products mentioned in the manuscript.
Ethical Considerations
- Human Studies:Authors must provide evidence of approval from an institutional ethics committee or equivalent for research involving human subjects. Informed consent must be obtained for any identifiable patient data.
- Animal Studies: Authors must adhere to ethical guidelines for animal research, including approval from an appropriate ethics committee.
Galley Proofs
Galley proofs will be sent to the corresponding author, who must ensure prompt correction and return of proofs.
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