Author Guidelines
The Interdisciplinary Research and Applications in Modern Science and Emerging Technologies accepts submissions that demonstrate integration of methods, concepts, or technologies across multiple scientific and technical domains. The journal welcomes work from research teams, individual scholars, and collaborative groups working on complex challenges that require a combination of disciplinary perspectives.
All manuscripts must be written in English, formatted according to journal standards, and submitted electronically via the journal’s submission portal. Submissions that do not meet basic formatting or ethical criteria may be returned to authors prior to review.
Article Types
Original Research Articles: Full-length manuscripts that present original findings based on experimental, modelling, or analytical studies conducted across at least two disciplines or technical domains.
Review Articles: Structured reviews of literature that synthesise developments across different fields or that critically examine interdisciplinary research methods and findings in a specific area.
Technical and Design Reports: Detailed accounts of system design, software development, engineering integration, or prototype testing where multiple scientific or technical methods are used.
Case-Based Applications: Reports that document implementation of interdisciplinary approaches in applied or field contexts, including pilot programmes or operational deployment.
Theoretical and Methodological Contributions: Conceptual articles focused on interdisciplinary frameworks, methodological innovations, or system modelling approaches relevant across domains.
Commentary or Perspective Articles: Scholarly reflections on current trends, research infrastructure, or policy matters in interdisciplinary research and technology development.
Letters to the Editor: Short, focused contributions that comment on articles published in the journal or raise timely topics for discussion within the interdisciplinary research community.
Formatting and Style
All manuscripts should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents, using Times New Roman 12-point font, double spacing, and 2.5 cm margins. Pages must be numbered sequentially throughout the document.
Title Page
The title page must include the following:
- Full manuscript title
- Names and institutional affiliations of all contributing authors
- Email address of the corresponding author
- Conflict of interest declaration
- Funding acknowledgement
- Ethical approval or consent statement, if applicable
Abstract
All manuscripts must include an abstract of 250 to 300 words. The abstract should clearly outline the research problem, methods, key findings, and interdisciplinary relevance. It must be written in a way that can be understood by readers from different disciplinary backgrounds.
Keywords
Provide four to six keywords that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the work and its thematic focus. Keywords should support indexing and enhance article visibility.
Main Text Structure
While the structure may vary depending on article type, original research manuscripts typically include:
Introduction: Define the research question, describe the interdisciplinary context, and explain the significance of the problem being addressed.
Methods: Detail the experimental design, data sources, computational tools, system architectures, or analytical procedures used. Clearly identify the contributions from different disciplinary approaches.
Results: Present findings using appropriate text, figures, tables, or code references. Authors should organise results logically and avoid redundancy.
Discussion: Interpret the findings in light of interdisciplinary literature and application context. Highlight implications, integration challenges, limitations, and potential for future development.
Conclusion: Summarise the key contributions of the paper, particularly the interdisciplinary insights or outcomes that would not be achievable within a single domain.
Alternate structures are acceptable for review articles, case reports, or perspective papers, provided the manuscript is clear, logically organised, and scholarly in tone.
Figures and Tables
Figures and tables must be numbered, titled, and cited in the main text. Figures must be submitted in high-resolution format (TIFF, JPEG, or PNG) and include concise captions. Tables should be editable and not embedded as images. Supplementary figures, datasets, or schematics may be submitted as separate files.
References
All references cited in the text must be listed at the end of the manuscript. The journal accepts citations in APA style. Authors must ensure accuracy and consistency in referencing.
Ethical Considerations
Submissions involving human participants, proprietary systems, or environmental interventions must include a statement of ethics approval from an appropriate committee or regulatory body. Where relevant, authors should also include information on informed consent, data privacy, or safety measures.
For interdisciplinary projects that include collaboration with communities, industries, or government agencies, authors should describe the protocols used to ensure ethical conduct, transparency, and equitable participation.
Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or professional relationships that could be perceived as influencing the content of the manuscript. Conflict of interest declarations must appear on the title page and in the manuscript if applicable.
Funding Disclosure
Authors must clearly identify all sources of financial support, including research grants, institutional funds, or technical sponsorships. If no external funding was received, this should be explicitly stated.
Supplementary Materials
The journal encourages submission of supplementary content such as datasets, simulation models, design schematics, or supporting video material. Authors should reference these files clearly in the main manuscript and provide brief descriptions of their content and relevance.
Submission Checklist
A complete manuscript submission should include:
- Main manuscript
- Title page with required declarations
- Abstract and keywords
- Tables and figures (if separate)
- Supplementary materials (if any)
- Cover letter summarising the manuscript’s originality and interdisciplinary relevance
All authors must confirm their approval of the submission and acknowledge responsibility for the integrity of the work.
Peer Review
All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subject to double-blind peer review. Each manuscript will be evaluated by reviewers with expertise across relevant domains. Reviewers assess clarity of research question, integration of methods, quality of analysis, contribution to interdisciplinary knowledge, and relevance to applied science and technology.
Authors will receive constructive feedback and may be invited to revise and resubmit based on reviewer comments.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
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An Article Processing Charge will be levied upon acceptance of the manuscript. Authors will be notified of the fee following editorial acceptance.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their published articles. All accepted papers will be published under an open-access licence that permits reuse and sharing with appropriate citation.
Editorial Support
The editorial team is available to assist with questions related to scope, formatting, peer review, or submission requirements. Authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office if clarification is needed at any stage of the process.
