Author Guidelines

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Magnificent Global (IJMMG)

1. General Information

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Magnificent Global (IJMMG) welcomes original and high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of multidisciplinary knowledge. The journal publishes research articles, review articles, and conceptual papers covering a broad range of academic and professional disciplines within the journal's Focus and Scope.

Authors are expected to ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, academically rigorous, clearly written, and have not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.

All manuscripts must comply with the journal's editorial policies, publication ethics, and formatting requirements.

2. Types of Manuscripts

IJMMG accepts the following types of manuscripts:

A. Research Articles

Research articles should present original empirical or theoretical research and contain a clear research problem, appropriate methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusions.

B. Review Articles

Review articles should provide a comprehensive and critical analysis of previous research on a particular topic and identify research gaps, trends, and opportunities for future research.

C. Conceptual Articles

Conceptual papers may present new concepts, theoretical perspectives, models, frameworks, or critical discussions relevant to multidisciplinary research.

3. Manuscript Language

Manuscripts may be written in English.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts are written in clear, academic, and grammatically appropriate English. Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally proofread before submission when necessary.

4. Manuscript Structure

A research article should generally contain the following sections:

  1. Title
  2. Author Names
  3. Author Affiliations
  4. Corresponding Author
  5. Abstract
  6. Keywords
  7. Introduction
  8. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework
  9. Research Methodology
  10. Results
  11. Discussion
  12. Conclusion
  13. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  14. Author Contributions (if applicable)
  15. Funding Statement (if applicable)
  16. Conflict of Interest Statement
  17. References
  18. Appendices (if applicable)

The structure may be adjusted according to the nature and methodology of the research.

5. Title

The title should be:

  • Concise and informative.
  • Clearly reflect the main topic of the research.
  • Avoid unnecessary abbreviations.
  • Avoid overly broad or ambiguous wording.
  • Written in clear academic English.

Authors are encouraged to make the title specific enough to communicate the research focus effectively.

6. Author Information

The manuscript should include:

  • Full name of each author.
  • Institutional affiliation.
  • Department or study program, if applicable.
  • City and country.
  • Email address of the corresponding author.

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal during the submission, review, revision, and publication processes.

7. Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise overview of the manuscript.

For research articles, the abstract should generally include:

  • Background / Introduction
  • Purpose or Objective
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion

The abstract should be written in a clear and concise manner and should generally not exceed 250 words, unless otherwise specified in the journal template.

The abstract should not contain unnecessary references, tables, figures, or unexplained abbreviations.

8. Keywords

Authors should provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the main concepts of the manuscript.

Keywords should be specific and relevant to the subject of the research and should facilitate the discoverability of the article in academic databases and search engines.

9. Introduction

The Introduction should clearly explain:

  • The research background.
  • The research problem.
  • The significance of the study.
  • Relevant previous studies.
  • The research gap.
  • The purpose or objectives of the study.
  • The contribution or novelty of the research.

Authors should clearly demonstrate why the research is important and how it contributes to existing knowledge.

10. Literature Review

The Literature Review should present relevant theories, concepts, previous studies, and scholarly discussions related to the research topic.

Authors should use recent and relevant academic sources and clearly explain the relationship between previous research and the current study.

Where appropriate, the literature review should identify:

  • Research gaps.
  • Theoretical foundations.
  • Previous findings.
  • Conceptual relationships.
  • Research propositions or hypotheses.

11. Research Methodology

The methodology section should provide sufficient information to allow readers to understand and, where appropriate, replicate the research.

It may include:

  • Research design.
  • Research approach.
  • Population and sample.
  • Sampling technique.
  • Data sources.
  • Data collection procedures.
  • Research instruments.
  • Variables and measurements.
  • Data analysis techniques.
  • Ethical considerations, where applicable.

The methodology should be appropriate to the research objectives and clearly justified.

12. Results

The Results section should present the findings of the research objectively and systematically.

Results may be presented using:

  • Tables.
  • Figures.
  • Graphs.
  • Statistical analyses.
  • Descriptive or qualitative findings.

Tables and figures should be clearly numbered and referred to in the manuscript.

Authors should avoid unnecessarily repeating the same information in both the text and tables or figures.

13. Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the research findings and relate them to:

  • Research questions or objectives.
  • Relevant theories.
  • Previous studies.
  • Practical implications.
  • The broader academic context.

Authors should explain similarities, differences, and possible reasons for the findings rather than merely repeating the results.

14. Conclusion

The Conclusion should provide a concise statement of the main findings and their implications.

Where appropriate, authors may also include:

  • Theoretical implications.
  • Practical implications.
  • Policy implications.
  • Research limitations.
  • Suggestions for future research.

The conclusion should be directly supported by the research findings.

15. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be:

  • Clearly numbered.
  • Given appropriate titles or captions.
  • Referred to in the manuscript.
  • Relevant to the research.
  • Of sufficient quality for publication.

Authors must ensure that images, figures, charts, photographs, and other visual materials are either original or used with appropriate permission and attribution.

16. Citations and References

Authors must properly acknowledge all sources used in the manuscript.

The journal recommends the use of a recognized reference-management system such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

Authors should ensure that:

  • Every source cited in the text appears in the reference list.
  • Every reference listed is cited in the manuscript.
  • References are accurate and complete.
  • Recent and relevant scholarly sources are used whenever appropriate.
  • DOI information is included when available.

Authors should follow the citation and reference style specified in the IJMMG manuscript template.

17. Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not contain plagiarism, duplicate publication, or substantial overlap with previously published work.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all ideas, data, statements, quotations, and materials derived from other sources are properly acknowledged.

IJMMG may use plagiarism-detection software as part of the editorial process.

18. Multiple Submission and Prior Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal.

A manuscript should not have been previously published in another journal, conference proceeding, book, or other publication unless the journal has explicitly agreed to consider a substantially revised version and the previous publication is properly disclosed.

19. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript.

All listed authors should:

  • Make a meaningful contribution to the research.
  • Participate in drafting or critically revising the manuscript.
  • Approve the final version.
  • Agree to be accountable for the work.

Changes to authorship after submission should be communicated to and approved by the journal according to its editorial policy.

20. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflict of interest that could influence the research, interpretation of findings, or publication process.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors may state:

“The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article.”

21. Funding

Authors should disclose all sources of financial support for the research, if applicable.

If the research received no specific funding, the authors may state:

“This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”

22. Ethical Considerations

Research involving human participants, personal data, animals, or other ethically sensitive subjects should comply with applicable ethical standards and institutional requirements.

Where required, authors should provide information regarding:

  • Ethical approval.
  • Informed consent.
  • Data protection.
  • Participant confidentiality.

23. Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to provide information about the availability of research data when appropriate.

A data availability statement may be included to explain whether the supporting data are:

  • Publicly available.
  • Available upon reasonable request.
  • Restricted because of ethical, privacy, or confidentiality considerations.

24. Manuscript Template and Formatting

Authors should prepare their manuscripts using the official IJMMG manuscript template.

The manuscript should follow the formatting requirements specified in the template, including:

  • Page layout.
  • Font and font size.
  • Line spacing.
  • Heading structure.
  • Tables and figures.
  • Citation style.
  • Reference format.

Authors are strongly encouraged to download and use the latest IJMMG template before submitting their manuscripts.

25. Submission Procedure

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the IJMMG Online Journal System (OJS).

During submission, authors should:

  1. Register or log in to the journal's OJS platform.
  2. Complete the required author information.
  3. Upload the manuscript.
  4. Provide the required metadata.
  5. Add all contributing authors.
  6. Upload supplementary files when applicable.
  7. Confirm the originality and ethical compliance of the manuscript.
  8. Complete and submit the manuscript.

Journal Website:
https://ijmmg.org/

26. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts are subject to an editorial screening process before being considered for peer review.

Manuscripts that meet the journal's basic requirements may be sent to qualified reviewers for evaluation. The review process assesses aspects such as:

  • Originality.
  • Scientific quality.
  • Methodological rigor.
  • Relevance to the journal's scope.
  • Clarity of presentation.
  • Contribution to knowledge.
  • Quality of references.

Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on editorial and reviewer comments.

27. Revision

When revisions are requested, authors should carefully address the comments provided by the editor and reviewers.

A revised manuscript should be accompanied by a clear explanation of the changes made. Where authors disagree with a reviewer's comment, they should provide a reasonable academic justification.

28. Publication Ethics

Authors are expected to comply with accepted standards of publication ethics, including honesty in reporting research, proper attribution of sources, responsible authorship, and transparency regarding conflicts of interest and funding.

The journal reserves the right to take appropriate action if academic misconduct is identified.

29. Author Responsibility

The authors are fully responsible for the content of their manuscripts, including:

  • Accuracy of data.
  • Accuracy of references.
  • Research methodology.
  • Ethical compliance.
  • Originality of the work.
  • Statements and conclusions presented in the article.

Publication in IJMMG does not transfer responsibility for the research findings from the authors to the journal.

Author Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript to IJMMG, authors should ensure that:

☐ The manuscript fits the Focus and Scope of IJMMG.
☐ The manuscript is original and has not been submitted elsewhere.
☐ All authors have approved the manuscript.
☐ The manuscript follows the official IJMMG template.
☐ The title and abstract accurately reflect the study.
☐ Keywords are provided.
☐ Tables and figures are properly numbered and cited.
☐ All sources are properly cited.
☐ The reference list is complete and consistent with the required style.
☐ Plagiarism and duplicate publication have been avoided.
☐ Conflict of interest has been disclosed.
☐ Funding information has been provided, if applicable.
☐ Ethical approval and consent information are included when required.
☐ The corresponding author's contact information is correct.
☐ The manuscript has been carefully proofread before submission.