Submissions

Submission Preparation Checklist

Submission Checklist

Before proceeding with the submission, authors must ensure that their manuscript complies with the following requirements:

The submission is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration by any other journal.
The manuscript is prepared in accordance with the Author Guidelines of the journal.
The file is submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx).
The manuscript is written in clear and grammatically correct English.
The title page includes the full title, author name(s), affiliation(s), and corresponding author email.
An abstract (150–250 words) and 4–6 keywords are included.
All figures, tables, and references are properly formatted and cited within the text.
The manuscript follows the prescribed referencing style (APA 7th edition or equivalent).
The submission has been checked for plagiarism, and proper citations have been provided where necessary.
All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission.
Any necessary ethical approvals (if applicable) have been obtained and mentioned in the manuscript.
The author agrees to comply with the journal’s peer review and publication policies.
The author understands that Article Processing Charges (APC) will be applicable after acceptance of the manuscript.

Author Guidelines

Authors intending to submit manuscripts to the Research Edge International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (REIJMS) are requested to carefully read and follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth submission and review process.

1. Scope of the Journal

The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and editorial contributions in the field of health sciences and multidisciplinary studies. Submissions should be relevant, innovative, and contribute to academic and practical knowledge.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be written in clear English.
File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).
Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, Line spacing 1.5.
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
Page numbers should be included.

3. Structure of the Manuscript

Authors should organize their manuscript in the following order:

Title Page
- Title of the paper
- Author(s) name(s)
- Affiliation(s)
- Corresponding author email
Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Briefly describe purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion
Keywords
- 4–6 relevant keywords
Main Text
- Introduction
- Literature Review (if applicable)
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
References

4. Referencing Style

Authors should follow a standard referencing style such as APA (7th Edition).

Examples:

Journal Article:
Sharma, A., & Verma, N. (2023). Title of the article. Journal Name, 10(2), 123–130.
Book:
Kumar, R. (2020). Research Methodology. New Delhi: Publisher.
Website:
World Health Organization. (2022). Title of page. Retrieved from https://www.who.int

5. Submission Requirements

The manuscript must be original and unpublished.
It should not be under consideration in any other journal.
Authors must ensure no plagiarism (similarity should be minimal).
All authors must approve the submission.

6. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. The decision of the editorial board regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection will be final.

7. Ethical Guidelines

Authors must follow ethical research practices.
Proper acknowledgment of sources is mandatory.
Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical conduct will lead to rejection.

8. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work. Upon publication, the article will be made available under a Creative Commons license, allowing free access and distribution with proper citation.

9. Article Processing Charges (APC)

The Research Edge International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (REIJMS) follows an open-access publishing model. To support editorial processing, peer review, and online hosting, Article Processing Charges (APC) are applicable as follows:

For Indian Authors: ₹25,000 (Indian Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand only)
For International Authors: USD 999 (Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine US Dollars only)
The APC is payable only after acceptance of the manuscript.
There are no submission charges.
Payment details will be shared with the corresponding author upon acceptance.
The APC is non-refundable once the article is accepted and processed for publication.

10. Contact Information

For any queries regarding submission, authors may contact the editorial office through the journal website.

Copyright Notice

Authors who submit to the Research Edge International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (REIJMS) agree to the following terms:

Authors retain the copyright of their work.
By submitting and publishing with the journal, authors grant the journal the right of first publication.
The published articles will be made available under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Authors confirm that:

The submitted work is original and does not infringe upon any existing copyright or third-party rights.
Proper acknowledgment has been given to all sources of data, text, or ideas included in the manuscript.
The manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere.

In case of any copyright violation or ethical misconduct, the responsibility lies solely with the author(s), and the journal reserves the right to take appropriate action, including withdrawal of the published article.