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Author Guidelines

Detailed formatting and submission requirements for authors submitting manuscripts to the SIES Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation

Page Layout Referencing Style

Medium of Language

English

All manuscripts must be written in English. Authors whose first language is not English should ensure that their manuscript has been professionally proofread before submission.

Page Layout

Text Column: Single column
Indent: Left 0″, Right 0″
Line Spacing: Before 0 pts, After 0 pts
Page Margins: Left 1″, Right 1″, Top 1″, Bottom 1″
Page Numbers: Bottom right
Page Size: A4

Title Format

Element Specification
Font Times New Roman (Body)
Alignment Center
Font Size 14 pt
Page Size A4

Text Format

Font Size (Abstract → References): 12 pt
Width: 3.55″
Spacing: 0.45″ or 1.15

Author Details

Font Size: 10 pt

Author Details Format

Provide author information and affiliation in the following structure:

  • Full name of each author
  • Academic designation/title
  • Department name
  • Institution/University name
  • City, State, Country
  • Email address (corresponding author marked with asterisk *)
  • ORCID ID (if available)

Header & Footer

Font Size: 10 pt
Footer from bottom: 0.5″
Header from top: 0.5″

Referencing Style

Use the latest APA (7th Edition) style for all references. References should be arranged in alphabetical bibliography format with standard author–date in-text citations.

Citation Format Examples

Research Article

Smith, J.A. and Johnson, B.C. (2023) 'Impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems', Journal of Environmental Science, 45(3), pp. 234-256. doi:10.1000/xyz123.

Book

Williams, R.T. (2022) Research Methods in Social Sciences. 3rd edn. New York: Academic Press.

Book Chapter

Brown, M.L. (2021) 'Data analysis techniques', in Thompson, K.R. (ed.) Handbook of Research Methodology. London: Sage Publications, pp. 145-178.

Website

World Health Organization (2023) Global Health Report 2023. Available at: https://www.who.int/reports/2023 (Accessed: 15 November 2023).

Figures & Tables

Element Specification
Figure Caption 10 pt, Justified, Times New Roman
Table Caption 10 pt, Justified, Times New Roman

Guidelines for Figures

  • Number figures consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.)
  • Place caption below the figure
  • Submit high-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI)
  • Accepted formats: PNG, JPEG, TIFF

Guidelines for Tables

  • Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
  • Place caption above the table
  • Tables should be editable (not images)
  • Use horizontal lines only (no vertical lines)

Paragraph Formatting

Alignment: Justified
Special Indentation: First line 0.5″
Line Spacing: 1.15

Abstract

Maximum Word Count: 250 words

The abstract should provide a concise summary of the research including:

  • Background and objectives
  • Methods used
  • Key findings
  • Main conclusions

Keywords

Number of Keywords: 5–7 keywords
Font Size: 10 pt

Keywords should be specific, relevant to the study, and arranged alphabetically, separated by commas.

Main Body Structure

The manuscript should follow this standard structure:

1 Introduction
2 Material and Method
3 Results
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
6 Competing Interest
7 Acknowledgement
8 Authors' Contributions
9 Ethical Statement

Statistical & Validity Requirements

Authors should provide appropriate statistical analysis to support their findings. The following are recommended:

Recommended Statistical Tests & Tools

  • ANOVA: For comparing means across multiple groups
  • SPSS: For comprehensive statistical analysis
  • Regression Analysis: For examining relationships between variables
  • Correlation Analysis: For measuring the strength of associations
  • t-test: For comparing means between two groups
  • Chi-square test: For categorical data analysis

Reporting Format

  • Report exact p-values (e.g., p = 0.023) instead of ranges
  • Include effect sizes where applicable
  • Provide confidence intervals for key estimates
  • Clearly state the statistical software and version used
  • Include sample size calculations for experimental studies

Submission Checklist

Before submitting, please ensure you have the following:

✓
Manuscript (Word file)

Complete manuscript in .docx format with all sections

✓
Cover letter with highlights

A brief letter explaining the significance and key findings of your research

✓
Plagiarism report

Similarity report from a recognized plagiarism detection tool (must be below 10%)

✓
Abstract + Keywords

Abstract (max 250 words) with 5-7 keywords

✓
All files in one folder

Organize all submission files in a single folder for easy access

Submission Procedure

Follow these steps to submit your manuscript through our website:

1

Prepare Your Abstract

Write your abstract (250 words max) with 6-8 keywords and a 50-word bio-note.

2

Email Abstract for Initial Review

Send your abstract to jmri.siesascn@sies.edu.in for preliminary evaluation.

3

Await Abstract Acceptance

You will receive an acceptance decision within 4 to 8 weeks of submission.

4

Pay Processing Fee

After abstract acceptance, pay the processing fee of INR 500/-.

5

Submit Full Paper

Click the "Submit Manuscript" button on the website and fill out the submission form with all required details and upload your complete manuscript.

6

Peer Review Process

Your manuscript will undergo blind peer review. You may be asked to make revisions based on reviewer feedback.

7

Final Acceptance & Publication

Once approved, your paper will be published in the upcoming issue of the journal.

Ready to Submit Your Manuscript?

Follow the guidelines above and submit your research to SIES Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation.

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