Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines & Submission Policy
The UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (UIMRJ) invites original, unpublished, and high-quality research papers that contribute significantly to global knowledge.
As a premier Peer-Reviewed and Open-Access journal, we strictly adhere to the ethical standards set by the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. We are committed to bridging the linguistic gap in research by accepting manuscripts in:
COPE Adherence
Strict Publication Ethics
Peer Reviewed
Double-Blind Process
Open Access
Global Visibility (CC-BY)
Mandatory for Regional Language Papers
To ensure your research is indexed in Google Scholar, Crossref (DOI), and DOAJ, manuscripts written in languages other than English (e.g., Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit) MUST include the following metadata in English:
Paper Title
A precise Translation or Transliteration in English.
Abstract
A structured summary (200-250 words) strictly in English.
Keywords
5-7 standard English Terms for SEO visibility.
References
All citations must be in Roman (English) Script.
Accepted Manuscript Types
UIMRJ publishes diverse scholarly works. Choose the category that best fits your research contribution.
Original Research Article
Primary empirical research involving data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Must follow the IMRaD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion).
Review Article
Critical evaluation of existing literature, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses. Must identify Research Gaps and offer new theoretical perspectives.
Case Study
In-depth analysis of a specific real-world problem, entity, or event. Focuses on practical application and Problem-Solving methodologies.
Short Communication
Preliminary results of significant importance requiring Rapid Publication. Concise presentation of high-impact findings.
Manuscript Structure
To ensure Machine Readability and accurate Citation Tracking in Google Scholar, authors must strictly follow this metadata sequence:
Paper Title
Concise & specific (Max 20 words). No Abbreviations
Structured Abstract
Must cover: Objective, Methodology, Results, Conclusion.
(No Citations allowed here)
Keywords (SEO Tags)
5-8 specific terms separated by semicolons (;). Crucial for search discovery.
Main Body (IMRaD Format)
References
Must strictly follow APA 7th Edition style. Ensure DOIs are active.
Technical Formatting & Fonts
Strict adherence to these specifications is required to ensure PDF Generation and OCR Readability by Google Bots.
File Format
MS Word (.docx) only.
Editable SourceEnglish Font
Times New Roman, Size 12.
Line Spacing: 1.5Images & Tables
300 DPI (High Resolution).
Captioned & NumberedRegional Language Protocol (Hindi/Sanskrit/etc.)
Unicode Fonts
Examples: Mangal, Nirmala UI, Aparajita
Legacy Fonts
Examples: Kruti Dev, Walkman, Chanakya
Ethics, Integrity & AI Policy
UIMRJ maintains a Zero Tolerance Policy towards academic misconduct. We align our protocols with COPE to ensure the sanctity of the scholarly record.
Plagiarism Check
All submissions are screened via Turnitin.
Generative AI Policy
AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) cannot be listed as an author.
Review Process & Copyright
To ensure high quality, every manuscript undergoes a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review. Our workflow is efficient and transparent.
Desk Review
3 DaysPlagiarism & Format Check
Blind Review
2-4 WeeksExpert Evaluation (Double-Blind)
Final Decision
Accepted/RejectedEditorial Notification
Copyright & Open Access
Authors retain full copyright under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.