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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for GKU Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

GKU Journal of Multidisciplinary Research invites high-quality research contributions from all academic disciplines. Authors should adhere to the following guidelines for the preparation and submission of their research papers.

General Guidelines

1.             Manuscript Submission:

·       Manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s online submission system (provide a link to submission platform).

·       All manuscripts should be in English.

·       Authors must ensure their manuscript is formatted according to IEEE standards before submission.

2.             Paper Structure:

The paper must be structured as follows:

·       Title: Concise and descriptive (maximum of 12 words).

·       Author(s) Information: Full names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID IDs (if available).

·       Abstract: A brief summary of the paper (maximum of 250 words).

·       Keywords: 3-5 keywords that represent the main topics of the paper.

·       Main Text: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.

·       References: IEEE referencing style.

3.     Formatting Guidelines:

·       Paper Size: A4 (210mm x 297mm).

·       Margins: Top, bottom, left, and right margins should be set to 1 inch (25mm).

·       Page Layout: The manuscript must be formatted in two-column layout, with a 0.25-inch (6.35 mm) space between columns.

·       Font: Use Times New Roman for all text.

§  Title: 14 pt, bold, centered.

§  Authors' names: 12 pt, bold.

§  Abstract and keywords: 10 pt, regular.

§  Body text: 10 pt, regular.

§  Section headings: 12 pt, bold, aligned to the left.

·       Line Spacing: Use 1.5-line spacing for the body of the paper.

·       Paragraphs: Indent paragraphs (except for the abstract and references).

·       Figures and Tables: Ensure all figures and tables are numbered and include descriptive captions. All figures and tables should be placed within the text and not at the end of the document.

§  Figures: Place captions below figures.

§  Tables: Place captions above tables.

·       Equations: All equations should be numbered consecutively in parentheses (e.g., (1)) and referenced within the text.

4.     Minimum Number of Pages:

·       The paper must be a minimum of 4 pages in length. Shorter manuscripts will not be considered for publication.

·       There is no fixed maximum number of pages, but authors are encouraged to keep their paper concise and focused.

5.     Page Numbers: Do not include page numbers in your submission. These will be added during the final production process.

IEEE Referencing Style

In-Text Citations:

·       In-text citations must be in IEEE format (e.g., [1], [2], [3]).

·       When citing a reference with multiple authors, use the first author’s last name

·       followed by “et al.” if there are more than three authors (e.g., [3]).

Reference List:

·       All references must be listed at the end of the paper in IEEE citation style.

·       The references should be numbered in the order in which they are cited in the text.

Examples:

Journal Articles:

[1] A. B. Author, "Title of paper," Title of Journal, vol. xx, no. yy, pp. zz-zz, month, year.

Conference Papers:

[2] C. D. Author, "Title of paper," in Proceedings of the Name of Conference, Location, Year, pp. xxx-xxx.

Online Sources:

[3] E. F. Author, "Title of webpage," Website Name. [Online]. Available: URL. [Accessed: Month day, year].

Figures and Tables

Figures:

·       Figures must be clear, legible, and relevant to the content.

·       Figures should be in high-resolution formats (e.g., .PNG, .JPEG, .TIFF).

·       All figures should be referenced within the body of the text (e.g., "As shown in Figure 1...").

Tables:

·       Tables should be formatted for readability and clarity.

·       Tables should be referred to within the text (e.g., "Table 1 illustrates...").

Proofreading and Ethical Considerations

Proofreading:

·       Ensure that the paper is free of spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors.

·       Authors should thoroughly proofread the paper before submission.

Plagiarism:

·       The submitted paper should be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

·       All sources, including quotes and paraphrased content, should be properly cited.

Ethical Approval:

·       If applicable, provide a statement of ethical approval for human or animal research studies.

Conflict of Interest:

·       Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research.

Review and Publication Process

Peer Review:

·       All submitted papers will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

·       Authors will be notified of the review outcome within 4-6 weeks of submission.

Acceptance:

·       Once the paper is accepted, authors will be informed and provided with the final proofs for approval.

Publication Fee:

·       Upon acceptance, a publication fee may be applicable (provide fee details if applicable).