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Author Guidelines

Thank you for choosing the International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice for your research. To ensure a smooth peer-review process, authors must adhere strictly to the following guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements will be returned for technical revision before being sent to reviewers.

1. General Requirements

  • Originality: Submissions must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration by another journal.

  • Language: All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English.

  • Format: Files should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

  • Anonymization: For our Double-Blind Peer Review, please remove all author names, affiliations, and identifying metadata from the main manuscript file. Provide a separate Title Page with author details.

2. Manuscript Structure

Standard research papers should generally follow the IMRaD structure:

  1. Title: Concise and informative (max 20 words).

  2. Abstract: A single paragraph (200–250 words) summarizing the objective, methodology, results, and conclusion.

  3. Keywords: 4 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes.

  4. Introduction: Background, problem statement, and objectives.

  5. Methodology: Clear description of the research design, participants/materials, and procedures.

  6. Results: Clear presentation of findings using tables and figures where necessary.

  7. Discussion & Conclusion: Interpretation of results, limitations, and practical implications.

  8. References: List all cited sources.

3. Formatting & Style

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced.

  • Tables/Figures: Must be placed within the text where they are first mentioned. Titles should be descriptive (e.g., Table 1: Demographic Profile of Participants).

  • Citations: The International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice follows the APA 7th Edition (or your preferred style, e.g., Harvard or Vancouver) for in-text citations and the reference list.

4. Policy Compliance (Mandatory)

Authors must confirm compliance with the following during the submission process:

  • Plagiarism: Similarity must be below 10% (excluding references). The International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice follows UGC guidelines for plagiarism levels.

  • AI Usage: Use of generative AI must be disclosed. AI-generated text/content must not exceed 20% of the manuscript.

  • Ethics: Studies involving humans or animals must include an Ethics Statement and confirm that Informed Consent was obtained.

5. Submission Checklist

Before uploading to the OJS portal, ensure you have:

  • [ ] A Title Page (Names, Affiliations, ORCID iDs, and Contact Email).

  • [ ] An Anonymized Manuscript (No author details).

  • [ ] High-resolution figures (if applicable).

  • [ ] A Conflict of Interest statement.

  • [ ] Disclosure of any Funding Sources.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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Copyright Notice

Copyright and Licensing

The International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice is an open-access journal published by The Global Publishers & Distributors. Upon acceptance and publication, all articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license, author(s) retain the copyright of their work, and readers, educators, researchers, and other users worldwide are permitted to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material

  • Use the material for any purpose, including commercial purposes

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice, a link to the license is provided, and any changes made are clearly indicated. No additional permission is required from the journal or publisher for these uses.

Full license details are available at:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Publication Rights and Version of Record

Author(s) retain full copyright of their articles and grant The Global Publishers & Distributors a non-exclusive right to publish, distribute, and archive the work as the Version of Record in the International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice (IJRIP).

International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice is recognized as the original place of publication, and any subsequent reuse, distribution, or adaptation of the article must clearly acknowledge International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice as the source of first publication.

Preprints and Post-Publication Sharing

  • Before acceptance: Author(s) may post preprints, present the work at conferences, include it in theses or dissertations, or deposit it in repositories, provided the version is clearly identified as a preprint or non-final version.

  • After publication: Author(s) are encouraged to share the final published version (Version of Record) on personal websites, institutional repositories, and scholarly platforms, with proper attribution to International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice and inclusion of the DOI.

Author Rights Summary

Author(s) have the right to:

  • Use the article for scholarly, educational, and professional purposes

  • Post and distribute the published version in repositories and websites

  • Share the article with colleagues and students

  • Include the article in future works (e.g., books, edited volumes, teaching materials), with acknowledgment of original publication in International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice

All of the above rights are granted under the CC BY 4.0 license, subject only to proper attribution.

Attribution Requirement

When reusing or sharing the article, the following attribution (or equivalent) must be provided:

Author(s). (Year). Title of Article. International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice, Volume(Issue), page range. https://doi.org/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Privacy Statement

To protect the data of your authors, reviewers, and readers, the International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice (IJRIP) must have a clear Privacy Statement. This is especially important for compliance with global data protection standards and the Open Journal Systems (OJS) workflow.

Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Research, Innovation and Practice (IJRIP) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users of our website and services. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Data Collection

When you register with IJRIP, submit a manuscript, or participate in the peer-review process, we collect personal information, including:

  • Full Name and Academic Title

  • Affiliation (Department and University/Organization)

  • Email Address and Contact Information

  • ORCID iD and Research Interests

2. Use of Information

The data collected will be used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Editorial Workflow: To facilitate the submission, peer review, and publication process.

  • Communication: To notify authors and reviewers of manuscript status or journal announcements.

  • Indexing & Metadata: To ensure that published articles are correctly attributed and indexed in academic databases (e.g., Google Scholar, Crossref).

  • Website Improvement: To monitor site traffic and improve the user experience through OJS.

3. Disclosure to Third Parties

IJRIP does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, with the following exceptions:

  • Metadata Sharing: Author names, affiliations, and emails are shared with indexing services and DOI registration agencies (like Crossref) once an article is published.

  • Legal Compliance: We may release information when requested by law to comply with legal processes.

4. Data Retention and Security

  • Permanent Record: Published research remains part of the permanent scholarly record. Therefore, author names and affiliations associated with published works cannot be deleted.

  • Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures provided by the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform to maintain the safety of your personal information.

  • Right to Access: Users may log in to their profiles at any time to update or correct their personal data.

5. Cookies

The journal website uses cookies only to manage user sessions (e.g., keeping you logged in) and to enhance site navigation. These cookies do not collect personal information from your computer.

6. Consent

By registering with this journal or submitting a manuscript, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.