International Journal of Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research
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.
All persons listed as authors must meet the ICMJE authorship criteria. Authorship credit should be based on significant contributions to:
Conception and design of the study, or acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Drafting the article or critically revising it for intellectual content.
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.
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.
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:
Title Page
Abstract and Keywords
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgement (if applicable)
References
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conclude with a concise summary highlighting the study's contributions to scientific knowledge. Emphasize originality, significance, and relevance.
(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 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.