Author Submission Guidelines & Policies
To submit your academic research to the Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Horizon (JMRH), please review our author guidelines below. Following these formatting requirements and ethical policies ensures your paper moves efficiently through our double-blind peer-review workflow.
Authorship Responsibility
Authors must submit only original work. All data sources must be transparent, and all contributors who made significant intellectual contributions must be listed as co-authors.
Submission Checklist & Formatting
Please format your manuscript according to the following specifications prior to uploading:
- File Format: Only Microsoft Word document files (.doc or .docx) are accepted for editing.
- Layout & Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size, 1.5 line spacing, with standard 1-inch margins on all sides.
- Structure: Title page, Abstract (150–250 words, structured with Objective, Methods, Findings), 4–6 Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
- Citations: All citations and reference list entries must conform strictly to the APA 7th edition standard.
Submission Fees & APC Details
JMRH charges no manuscript submission or evaluation fees. APC fees are charged ONLY after peer-review acceptance:
| Fee Category | Amount & Policy |
|---|---|
| Submission Fee | Free (No fee charged for manuscript evaluation) |
| Indian Authors APC | INR 650 (Fixed rate covering editing and DOI indexing) |
| International Authors APC | USD 10 (Fixed rate covering international hosting) |
| Waiver Policy | Full waivers available for tribal community scholars and low-income candidates. |
Ethics & Plagiarism Policies
JMRH maintains zero tolerance for research misconduct. Submissions undergo automatic software validation via Crossref Similarity Check. Manuscripts showing similarity above 10% (excluding references) are rejected without review. Authors must guarantee their submission is not published elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the similarity or plagiarism threshold for JMRH submissions?
JMRH has a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Every submission is analyzed via Crossref Similarity Check (powered by iThenticate). The maximum allowed similarity score is 10%, excluding bibliography/references. Papers exceeding this limit will be sent back immediately.
What are the formatting specifications for manuscripts?
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format using Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1.5 line spacing. The text should be organized into: Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References (APA 7th edition).
Are there APC waivers or discounts available?
Yes. JMRH charges a baseline APC of INR 650 for Indian authors. Under our inclusive policy, we offer complete APC waivers or subsidies for scholars belonging to tribal communities, early-career researchers from rural areas, and low-income regions upon written request.
Download Manuscript Template
Read the guidelines, download our template, and upload your manuscript to begin the double-blind review process.