Submissions

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Recent Research and Development (IJRRD) welcomes submissions from researchers and practitioners worldwide. To ensure a smooth submission process and maintain high standards of quality, please carefully follow these author guidelines.

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted: We accept the following types of submissions:

• Original Research Articles: Full-length research papers that provide a detailed description of original work.
• Review Articles: Comprehensive overviews of topics, summarizing current research trends and developments.
• Case Studies: Detailed reports on specific cases or projects, including relevant analysis and conclusions.
• Short Communications: Brief reports on significant findings or preliminary results.
• Technical Notes: Descriptions of innovative techniques or methodologies.

2. Manuscript Preparation: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format and must adhere to the following structure:

• Title Page:
  • Title of the manuscript (concise and informative)
  • Full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors
  • Name of the corresponding author
• Abstract:
  • Maximum 250 words, summarizing the objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions.
• Keywords:
  • Include 4-6 keywords that describe the content of the manuscript.
• Main Text:
  • Introduction: Provide context, background, and the purpose of the research.
  • Materials and Methods: Detail the experimental or theoretical methods used.
  • Results: Present findings clearly, supported by figures and tables.
  • Discussion: Interpret the results, compare them with prior work, and discuss their implications.
  • Conclusions: Summarize the main findings and suggest future directions.
• References:
  • Use Chicago style throughout the text.
  • Any software like Zotero, Mendeley etc. should be used for reference.

3. Reference Preparation:

• Books:
  • Format: Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.
  • Example: Smith, John. The Future of Technology. New York: Tech Press, 2020.
• Journal Articles:
  • Format: Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal Volume Number, Issue Number (Year): Page Range. DOI or URL.
  • Example: Kumar, Ravi, and Emily Clark. "Advances in Communication Technologies." Journal of Modern Research 12, no. 2 (2021): 45-62. https://doi.org/10.1234/jmr.2021.002.

• Books Chapters:
  • Format: Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Chapter." In Title of Book, edited by Editor's First Name Last Name, Page Range. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.
  • Example: Doe, Jane. "The Role of AI in Modern Science." In Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications, edited by John Green, 25-48. Boston: Science Publishers, 2019.

• Conference papers:
  • Format:Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Paper." In Title of Proceedings, Page Range. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.
  • Example: White, Mark. "Data Security in the Cloud." In Proceedings of the International Conference on Cybersecurity, 101-115. New York: IEEE, 2020.

• Websites:
  • Format: Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." Website Name. Last Modified Date. URL.
  • Example: Miller, James. "Understanding Deep Learning." AI Innovations. Last modified May 12, 2020. https://www.aiinnovations.com/deep-learning.

• Dissertations and Theses:
  • Format: Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Dissertation/Thesis. Type of Document, Name of Institution, Year.
  • Example: Clark, Jennifer. The Impact of Nanotechnology on Environmental Science. PhD diss., Harvard University, 2018.

• Newspaper Articles:
  • Format: Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Newspaper, Month Day, Year. URL (if applicable).
  • Example: Robinson, Lisa. "Tech Startups Are Changing the Game." The New York Times, July 23, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/tech-startups.

• Report:
  • Format: Author or Organization Name. Title of Report. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year. URL (if applicable).
  • Example: World Health Organization. Global Health Report 2020. Geneva: WHO, 2020. https://www.who.int/ghr2020.

In-Text Citations (Chicago Author-Date System):

For in-text citations in Chicago style using the author-date system:

• Single author: (Smith 2020, 45)
• Two authors: (Kumar and Clark 2021, 58)
• More than two authors: (White et al. 2020, 101)

4. Formatting Requirements:

• Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
• Spacing: Double-spaced throughout.
• Figures and Tables: Must be included within the text, properly numbered and captioned.
• Equations: Should be clear and written using proper mathematical notation.

5. Submission Process: Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal's online submission system [insert submission link]. Ensure the following:

• All necessary files are uploaded, including the manuscript, figures, tables, and supplementary materials (if any).
• The manuscript is thoroughly checked for language and formatting before submission.
• The corresponding author will receive notifications about the review status of the submission.

6. Peer Review Process: All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers assess the quality, originality, and relevance of the work. The review process typically takes 2-6 weeks, after which the authors will receive one of the following decisions:

• Accept without revision
• Minor revisions required
• Major revisions required
• Reject

Authors are encouraged to address reviewer comments carefully and submit the revised version within the provided time frame.