Author Guidelines

Complete manuscript preparation, structure requirements, ethics disclosures, and submission workflow for IJREK

Section A · Pre-Submission Checklist

Before You Submit Your Manuscript

Before submitting your manuscript to the International Journal of Research, Exploration & Knowledge (IJREK), ensure that your submission satisfies the following scholarly criteria:

Originality: Manuscript presents unpublished research not under active consideration elsewhere.

Aims & Scope: Work aligns with one of our 15 approved technological and engineering tracks.

Double-Blind Anonymity: Main manuscript file is free of author names, affiliations, and identifying metadata.

All Authors Approved: All co-authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript version.

Advisory Word Count Notice: Word-count ranges are editorial guidelines designed to assist in structuring balanced manuscripts. Manuscripts slightly outside the recommended range will generate an advisory note during technical screening, but are not subject to automatic desk rejection.

Section B–F · Manuscript Types & Advisory Lengths

Article Types & Structure Requirements

IJREK considers four formal manuscript categories:

Research Article

4,000–8,000 words

Original research presenting new findings, methodologies, or theoretical contributions.

Standard Section Sequence:Title → Abstract → Keywords → Introduction → Methodology → Results → Discussion → Conclusion → References

Review Article

3,500–7,000 words

Comprehensive analysis and synthesis of existing research on a specific topic.

Standard Section Sequence:Title → Abstract → Keywords → Introduction → Review Method/Search Strategy → Thematic Review → Discussion → Conclusion → References

Case Study

3,000–6,000 words

Detailed examination of a particular case, project, or implementation.

Standard Section Sequence:Title → Abstract → Keywords → Introduction → Case Description → Analysis → Discussion → Conclusion → References

Short Communication

1,500–3,000 words

Brief report of significant findings or preliminary results.

Standard Section Sequence:Title → Abstract → Keywords → Main Content → Discussion/Findings → Conclusion → References

Section G · Manuscript Structure Anatomy

Component-by-Component Manuscript Anatomy

1. Title

Concise, specific, and informative. Avoid acronyms and speculative jargon in the title.

2. Abstract & Keywords

Structured or cohesive paragraph (150–250 words) outlining the research problem, methodology, findings, and implications. Provide 4 to 8 relevant indexing keywords.

3. Main Body Sections

Organized into numbered headings: 1. Introduction, 2. Related Work / Theory, 3. Proposed Methodology & System Architecture, 4. Experimental Setup & Results, 5. Discussion, and 6. Conclusion & Future Work.

4. Declarations & Statements

Mandatory statements including: Data Availability, Funding Disclosure, Conflict of Interest, and AI Assistance Declaration.

5. References

Formatted in standard IEEE (numerical [1]) or APA style. Include active DOI links (e.g. https://doi.org/...) for all cited scholarly works where available.

Section H–N · Authorship, Integrity & Declarations

Ethical Declarations & Author Requirements

Authorship Criteria (Section H & I)

Authors must meet COPE/ICMJE criteria: substantial contribution to conceptualization or design, drafting or critical revision, and final approval of the published version.

Research Integrity & COI (Section J & K)

Authors must report verifiable data and explicitly disclose any commercial, financial, or personal relationships that could influence the study.

AI Use & Disclosure (Section M)

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as co-authors. Any AI assistance in writing, grammar correction, or coding must be disclosed in the manuscript.

Plagiarism Screening (Section N)

All submissions undergo similarity screening. Unattributed reproduction, verbatim duplication, or text recycling without citation constitutes grounds for rejection.

Section O–R · Workflow & Revision

Submission, Revision & Production Flow

O. Submission

Submit .docx or .pdf via the online wizard with metadata and declarations.

P. Confirmation

Receive formal acknowledgment and unique Manuscript Tracking ID.

Q. Revisions

Submit itemized response letter with marked and clean revised manuscripts.

R. Publication

Approve final galley proof; published open access with official Crossref DOI.

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