Author Guidelines

1. Introduction

International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies (IJIRSS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research, review articles, case studies, short communications, and interdisciplinary research that advances scientific knowledge and practical innovation.

Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that are original, scientifically rigorous, ethically conducted, and relevant to the journal's aims and scope.

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

  • Short Communications

  • Case Studies

  • Technical Notes

  • Perspectives

  • Editorials (by invitation)

3. General Submission Requirements

Authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript has not been published previously.

  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.

  • All authors have approved the submitted version.

  • The manuscript is written in clear, grammatically correct English.

  • Similarity with previously published literature is within acceptable limits.

  • All data presented are original, authentic, and reproducible.

  • Appropriate ethical approval has been obtained where required.

4. Manuscript Preparation

Language

Manuscripts must be written entirely in English using either British English or American English consistently throughout the manuscript.

File Format

Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

Suggested Length

  • Research Articles: approximately 5,000–8,000 words

  • Review Articles: 6,000–10,000 words

  • Short Communications: 2,000–3,500 words

5. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be arranged in the following order:

  • Title

  • Author Information

  • Abstract

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review (where appropriate)

  • Materials and Methods / Methodology

  • Results

  • Discussion

  • Conclusion

  • Practical Implications

  • Limitations and Future Research

  • Funding Statement

  • Author Contributions

  • Conflict of Interest

  • Data Availability Statement

  • Ethical Approval (if applicable)

  • Informed Consent (if applicable)

  • Acknowledgements

  • References

6. Title

The title should:

  • Be concise and informative

  • Reflect the study accurately

  • Avoid abbreviations where possible

  • Contain major keywords

  • Not exceed approximately 20 words

7. Author Information

Include:

  • Full name of each author

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Department

  • Country

  • ORCID ID (recommended)

  • Corresponding author's email

8. Abstract

The abstract should:

  • Contain 150–200 words

  • Clearly describe:

    • Purpose

    • Methodology

    • Findings

    • Conclusion

    • Practical implications

  • Avoid citations and undefined abbreviations.

9. Keywords

Provide 3–10 keywords immediately after the abstract.

Keywords should:

  • Represent the main concepts of the article.

  • Avoid repeating words already used in the title whenever possible.

10. Introduction

The introduction should include:

  • Background

  • Research problem

  • Literature gap

  • Research objectives

  • Research questions or hypotheses

  • Contribution of the study

11. Literature Review

The literature review should:

  • Present current knowledge.

  • Critically analyse previous studies.

  • Identify research gaps.

  • Develop theoretical foundations.

  • Support hypothesis development where applicable.

12. Methodology

The methodology should clearly describe:

  • Research design

  • Study area

  • Population

  • Sample

  • Sampling method

  • Variables

  • Measurement instruments

  • Data collection

  • Statistical techniques

  • Software used

  • Reliability and validity tests

Authors should provide sufficient detail to allow replication.

13. Results and Discussion

Present results logically using:

  • Tables

  • Figures

  • Graphs

  • Statistical outputs

The discussion should:

  • Interpret findings

  • Compare results with previous studies

  • Explain theoretical and practical implications

  • Discuss limitations where relevant

14. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize:

  • Major findings

  • Contributions

  • Practical implications

  • Policy implications

  • Recommendations

  • Future research directions

Do not merely repeat the abstract.

15. Tables and Figures

  • Number consecutively.

  • Cite each table and figure in the text.

  • Provide descriptive captions.

  • Use editable formats whenever possible.

  • Ensure high resolution and readability.

16. Equations

Equations should:

  • Be created using Microsoft Equation Editor.

  • Be editable.

  • Be numbered consecutively.

Example:

Y = β₀ + β₁X₁ + β₂X₂ + ε

17. Abbreviations

Define abbreviations at first use in:

  • Abstract

  • Main text

  • Tables and figures (where applicable)

18. Ethical Requirements

Where applicable, manuscripts must include:

  • Ethics approval number

  • Institutional Review Board approval

  • Informed consent statement

  • Animal ethics approval (if applicable)

Research involving humans or animals must comply with internationally accepted ethical standards.

19. Data Availability Statement

Authors should indicate whether:

  • Data are publicly available.

  • Data are available upon request.

  • Restrictions apply.

20. Conflict of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.

Example:

"The authors declare no conflict of interest."

21. Funding Statement

Clearly identify funding sources.

Example:

"This research was funded by the National Research Foundation under Grant No. XXXX."

If there is no funding:

"This research received no external funding."

22. Author Contributions

Specify each author's contribution using the CRediT taxonomy where possible.

Example:

  • Conceptualization

  • Methodology

  • Investigation

  • Formal Analysis

  • Writing – Original Draft

  • Writing – Review & Editing

  • Supervision

23. Acknowledgements

Recognize individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria.

24. Plagiarism Policy

IJIRSS maintains a strict plagiarism policy.

Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, image manipulation, or unethical research practices will be rejected.

25. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

AI-assisted writing tools may be used only to improve language and readability. Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, interpretation, and integrity of the manuscript. AI tools must not be listed as authors. Any substantial use of AI in manuscript preparation should be disclosed appropriately.

26. Reference Style

Authors should ensure that:

  • Every citation appears in the reference list.

  • Every reference is cited within the manuscript.

  • References are complete and accurate.

  • DOI numbers are included whenever available.

IJIRSS accepts consistent reference formatting and recommends the use of reference management software such as EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero.

Journal Article

Rahman, M. A., & Karim, S. (2025). Artificial intelligence adoption in higher education: Evidence from developing economies. International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 8(2), 115–132. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

Book

Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (6th ed.). Sage Publications.

Book Chapter

Porter, M. E. (2022). Competitive advantage in emerging markets. In J. Smith (Ed.), Contemporary Business Strategies (pp. 85–110). Springer.

Conference Paper

Chen, L., & Wang, H. (2024). Machine learning for sustainable manufacturing. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (pp. 120–129). IEEE.

Website

World Health Organization. (2025). Global Health Statistics. https://www.who.int

Report

World Bank. (2024). World Development Report 2024. World Bank.

Thesis

Ahmed, M. (2024). Digital Transformation in Public Universities (Doctoral dissertation). University of Malaya.

27. Submission Checklist

Before submission, authors should confirm that:

✓ The manuscript fits the journal's aims and scope.

✓ The manuscript is original.

✓ The manuscript is written in English.

✓ The abstract meets the required length.

✓ Keywords are provided.

✓ All figures and tables are cited.

✓ References are complete and accurate.

✓ Ethical statements are included where applicable.

✓ Funding and conflict of interest statements are provided.

✓ All authors have approved the manuscript.

28. Editorial Decision

All submissions undergo:

  • Initial editorial screening

  • Double-blind peer review

  • Editorial evaluation

  • Final decision

Possible editorial decisions include:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fall outside the journal's scope or fail to meet scientific, ethical, or publication standards.

The Editorial Office encourages authors to prepare manuscripts carefully before submission to facilitate a timely and efficient peer-review process.