E-ISSN: 2583-5289

** Single Blind Peer Review Journal

Current Issues
     2025:4/3

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research

Peer Review Policy

Instructions to Authors

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research (IJMCR)

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research is a monthly peer-reviewed journal adopting the continuous publication model. Manuscript submission is open to researchers worldwide in the field of medical and allied disciplines. All submissions are first evaluated by the Editorial Board for relevance and adherence to ethical and scientific standards, followed by a blinded peer review conducted by field-specific subject experts. Authors are strongly advised to consult the editorial and ethical policies prior to submission. All accepted papers are subject to editorial modification.


Authorship Criteria

All persons listed as authors must meet the ICMJE authorship criteria. Authorship credit should be based on significant contributions to:

  1. Conception and design of the study, or acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of data.

  2. Drafting the article or critically revising it for intellectual content.

  3. Final approval of the version to be published.

Each contributor must participate sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for appropriate portions of the content.


Submission of Manuscripts

All manuscripts will be reviewed by an Editor and members of the Editorial Board, or by qualified external reviewers. Decisions are communicated as rapidly as possible to ensure timely processing and publication.


Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise English. Both British and American spellings are acceptable, but consistency is required throughout the document. Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Manuscripts should follow the journal’s standard structure:

  1. Title Page

  2. Abstract and Keywords

  3. Introduction

  4. Materials and Methods

  5. Results

  6. Discussion

  7. Conclusion

  8. Acknowledgement (if applicable)

  9. References


Title Page

The title page should include:

  • Title of the article (concise and informative)

  • Authors’ full names (limited to 6), with one forename in full for each author

  • Institutional affiliations including department, institution, city, pin code, and country

  • Superscript numbers to link authors to institutions (if multiple institutions)

  • Corresponding author’s name, mailing address, email ID, phone, and fax number

  • Running title, not exceeding 50 characters


Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should not exceed 250 words. For full research articles, the abstract must be structured into the following subheadings:

  • Background

  • Methods

  • Results

  • Conclusion

Provide 3–6 keywords, listed in alphabetical order, separated by commas, beneath the abstract.


Introduction

State the rationale and objectives of the study. Briefly describe the background, existing literature gaps, and why the current study was necessary. Avoid an extensive literature review. Only pertinent references should be cited.


Materials and Methods

Clearly describe the methodology and experimental design used in the study. Details should be sufficient to allow reproducibility. Mention statistical methods, equipment details, and ethical clearance where applicable.


Results

Present results in a logical sequence through text, tables, and figures. Do not duplicate data between tables and text. Mention number of observations, statistical analysis, and significance levels where relevant. Each table or figure must be embedded in the text with appropriate legends.


Discussion

Discuss the key findings in context with previous literature. Highlight the novelty, implications, strengths, and limitations of the study. Avoid repeating detailed results or making speculative claims not supported by data.


Conclusion

Conclude with a concise summary highlighting the study's contributions to scientific knowledge. Emphasize originality, significance, and relevance.


Acknowledgements

(Optional) Mention individuals or organizations that contributed to the study but do not meet authorship criteria. Funding agencies, if any, must also be acknowledged.


References

References must be formatted according to the Vancouver style, listed in the order they appear in the text, and numbered accordingly. Use standard abbreviated journal titles as per Index Medicus. Avoid using unpublished data or personal communications.

Example:
Olalekan O. Nigerian Centenary: Drug Abuse and Its Challenges in the Education Sector. Farfarurn J Multi-Discip Stud. 2014;8(9):52–7.

 
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