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Yes, the SIES Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation is a double-blind peer-reviewed multi-disciplinary journal. ISSN certification is currently being processed and will be assigned upon the journal's official launch.
All manuscripts must strictly follow the latest APA style for citations, references, and formatting. Ensure your manuscript adheres to APA guidelines before submission.
The abstract review process takes within 4 to 8 weeks from submission. Once your abstract is accepted and you submit the full paper after paying the processing fee, the complete double-blind peer review follows. Authors are notified of decisions along with reviewer comments and feedback.
We accept manuscripts only in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Please ensure your manuscript is anonymized for the double-blind review process and follows the journal's formatting guidelines using Times New Roman, Font 12, and APA style.
Full manuscripts should be 3,000-5,000 words (8-10 pages) including references. The abstract should be 250-300 words with 6-8 keywords and a 50-word bio-note.
Yes, there is a processing fee of INR 500/- which is payable only after your abstract is accepted. This fee must be paid before submitting the full manuscript. For payment details and instructions, please see the Submission Guidelines or contact jmri.siesascn@sies.edu.in.
The journal welcomes submissions from social sciences, humanities, management studies, education, library science, environmental studies, and other interdisciplinary research areas that contribute to multidisciplinary knowledge.
Yes, we welcome submissions from researchers worldwide. The journal has an international scope and encourages submissions from scholars across different countries and cultural contexts.
Step 1: Submit your abstract (250-300 words) with 6-8 keywords and 50-word bio-note to jmri.siesascn@sies.edu.in.
Step 2: Receive acceptance decision within 4 to 8 weeks.
Step 3: Pay the processing fee of INR 500/- after abstract acceptance.
Step 4: Submit your full manuscript (3,000-5,000 words) in MS Word format (.docx).
Step 5: Undergo double-blind peer review and await publication decision.
Step 2: Receive acceptance decision within 4 to 8 weeks.
Step 3: Pay the processing fee of INR 500/- after abstract acceptance.
Step 4: Submit your full manuscript (3,000-5,000 words) in MS Word format (.docx).
Step 5: Undergo double-blind peer review and await publication decision.
Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word (.docx) format using Times New Roman, Font 12, following the latest APA style. Include proper headings, in-text citations, and a complete reference list. Images should be high resolution with proper copyright permissions.
Volume 1 of the SIES Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation is currently under peer review and will be published soon. We are accepting submissions for Volume 1. Stay tuned to our Announcements page for updates on the publication date.
All submissions must be original, unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere. Manuscripts should not have been previously published in any form (print or online). Simultaneous submissions to other journals are not permitted. Plagiarism checks are conducted, and proper attribution of sources is required.
Plagiarism must not exceed 10%. All manuscripts submitted to SIES Journal undergo plagiarism detection using standard software. Any manuscript exceeding the 10% plagiarism threshold will be immediately rejected. We expect authors to properly cite all sources and maintain academic integrity. Self-plagiarism (reusing your own previously published work without citation) is also considered plagiarism.
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