UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

(International Open Access, Peer-reviewed, Refereed Journal)

ISSN: 3108-1460 (Online) DOI Prefix: 10.65919

Author Guidelines

For Authors

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The UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (UIMRJ) invites original, unpublished, and high-quality research papers that contribute significantly to global knowledge.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:

English
Hindi & Sanskrit
22 Regional Languages

COPE Adherence

Strict Publication Ethics

Peer Reviewed

Double-Blind Process

Open Access

Global Visibility (CC-BY)

Critical for Indexing

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:

1
Paper Title

A precise Translation or Transliteration in English.

2
Abstract

A structured summary (200-250 words) strictly in English.

3
Keywords

5-7 standard English Terms for SEO visibility.

4
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.

3000 - 6000 Words

Original Research Article

Primary empirical research involving data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Must follow the IMRaD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion).

3000 - 5000 Words

Review Article

Critical evaluation of existing literature, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses. Must identify Research Gaps and offer new theoretical perspectives.

1500 - 3000 Words

Case Study

In-depth analysis of a specific real-world problem, entity, or event. Focuses on practical application and Problem-Solving methodologies.

1000 - 2000 Words

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:

01
Paper Title

Concise & specific (Max 20 words). No Abbreviations

02
Author Metadata
  • Full Name (First, Middle, Last)
  • Affiliation (Dept, University, City, Country)
  • ORCID iD: Highly Recommended for credit.
  • Institutional Email Address
03
Structured Abstract

Must cover: Objective, Methodology, Results, Conclusion.
(No Citations allowed here)

04
Keywords (SEO Tags)

5-8 specific terms separated by semicolons (;). Crucial for search discovery.

05
Main Body (IMRaD Format)
Introduction Methodology Results & Discussion Conclusion
06
References

Must strictly follow APA 7th Edition style. Ensure DOIs are active.

Configuration

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 Source
English Font

Times New Roman, Size 12.

Line Spacing: 1.5
Images & Tables

300 DPI (High Resolution).

Captioned & Numbered

Regional Language Protocol (Hindi/Sanskrit/etc.)

MANDATORY
Unicode Fonts

Examples: Mangal, Nirmala UI, Aparajita

Google Searchable: Yes
STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Legacy Fonts

Examples: Kruti Dev, Walkman, Chanakya

Google Searchable: No (Junk Text)

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 / iThenticate.

Max Allowed Similarity < 10%
(Excluding References)
Generative AI Policy

AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) cannot be listed as an author.

Must Disclose in 'Methodology'
Authorship Criteria

All listed authors must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the study.

No Gift/Ghost Authorship
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