Author Guidelines

The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research

ISSN: 2642-7478

1. Scope and Contributions

The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research welcomes scholarly manuscripts that advance knowledge through interdisciplinary inquiry, innovative methods, and practical applications.

Contributions may address science and technology, engineering, health and life sciences, social sciences, education, economics, management, humanities, and related fields. Authors should clearly explain the research problem, its significance, and its contribution to the relevant discipline or interdisciplinary area.

Manuscripts must be original, scientifically or academically sound, and supported by appropriate evidence.

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal considers the following contributions:

• Original Research Articles: Empirical, experimental, computational, or theoretical studies presenting original findings.

• Review Articles: Critical syntheses of existing research that identify developments, limitations, and future research directions.

• Case Studies: Detailed examinations of cases with clear scholarly or practical relevance.

• Methodological Articles: Contributions describing and evaluating new methods, frameworks, tools, or research procedures.

• Short Communications: Concise reports of focused research findings.

The structure of a manuscript should suit its article type and research approach.

3. Originality and Submission Conditions

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

• The work has not previously been published as a journal article and is not under consideration by another journal.

• All listed authors have approved the manuscript and its submission.

• Sources, quotations, reused material, and related publications have been properly acknowledged.

• Necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted material.

• Applicable ethical approvals and participant consent requirements have been fulfilled.

Authors should disclose any related preprint, conference paper, thesis, or earlier version and explain how the submitted manuscript differs from it.

4. Language and File Preparation

Manuscripts should be written in clear academic English and submitted in an editable Microsoft Word format, preferably .docx.

Recommended formatting:

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point.

• Line spacing: 1.5.

• Margins: 2.54 cm on all sides.

• Layout: Single column.

• Page numbering: Consecutive throughout the manuscript.

• Headings: Clear and consistently formatted.

Authors do not need to reproduce the published article’s two-column layout, journal header, DOI, copyright notice, or publication dates. Publication metadata and final typesetting are completed by the editorial office.

5. Title Page and Author Information

The title page should include:

1. A concise and informative manuscript title.

2. The full name of each author in the agreed publication order.

3. Each author’s institutional affiliation, including department or institute, organization, city, and country.

4. The corresponding author’s name and active email address.

5. ORCID iDs, where available.

Use superscript numbers to connect authors with different affiliations. Clearly identify the corresponding author, who will manage editorial communication and coordinate responses on behalf of all authors.

6. Abstract and Keywords

Provide a self-contained abstract summarizing the research objective, methods or approach, principal findings, and conclusion.

An abstract of approximately 150–300 words is recommended. Avoid references and define essential abbreviations at first use. The abstract should accurately reflect the manuscript without overstating its findings.

Provide 4–6 keywords immediately below the abstract. Choose terms that describe the main subject, method, and research focus.

7. Manuscript Structure

Original research articles should normally contain the following sections:

Introduction

Explain the background, relevant literature, research gap, and study objectives. Clearly state the research question or hypothesis where applicable.

Materials and Methods / Methodology

Describe the research design, materials, sampling, data sources, procedures, and analytical methods in sufficient detail to support evaluation and reproducibility.

For computational or database-based studies, identify relevant datasets, accession numbers, software versions, parameters, and analytical workflows.

Results

Present findings clearly and logically. Use tables and figures where they improve understanding, and avoid repeating the same information extensively in text and illustrations.

Discussion

Interpret the findings in relation to the study objectives and existing literature. Explain their implications, limitations, and relevance. Results and Discussion may be combined when appropriate.

Conclusion

Summarize the main contribution and implications of the study. Conclusions must follow from the evidence presented. Include future research directions where relevant.

Declarations and References

Include applicable declarations followed by the reference list.

Review articles, case studies, and methodological contributions may use an alternative structure appropriate to their content.

8. Tables, Figures, and Equations

Number tables and figures consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned, for example, Table 1 and Figure 1.

• Place table titles above tables and figure captions below figures.

• Cite every table and figure in the text.

• Submit tables as editable content.

• Ensure figure labels remain legible at publication size.

• Provide high-quality figure files, preferably at least 300 dpi for photographic images.

• Explain abbreviations, symbols, and statistical notation in captions or footnotes.

• Acknowledge sources and obtain permission where required for reused material.

Prepare equations using an editable equation tool. Define symbols and number equations when they are referenced in the text.

Images must accurately represent the underlying data. Any processing that could affect interpretation should be disclosed.

9. References and In-Text Citations

Use a consistent numbered citation system, with references numbered in the order of first appearance in the text.

Examples of in-text citations:

• A single source: [1]

• Multiple sources: [2, 3]

• A consecutive range: [4–6]

Each cited source must appear in the reference list, and each reference-list entry must be cited in the manuscript.

Provide complete bibliographic details:

• Journal articles: Author(s), article title, journal title, year, volume, issue, page range or article number, and DOI where available.

• Books: Author(s), book title, edition where applicable, publisher, and year.

• Book chapters: Chapter author(s), chapter title, editor(s), book title, publisher, year, and page range.

• Web resources: Author or organization, page title, publication or update date where available, URL, and access date.

• Datasets and software: Creator(s), title, version, repository or publisher, year, and persistent identifier where available.

Authors are responsible for reference accuracy. Cite relevant sources and avoid unnecessary self-citation or references unrelated to the manuscript.

10. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, identifiable personal information, or human biological materials must describe applicable ethics approval and informed consent.

Provide the approving committee’s name and approval number where available. If approval was waived or not required, explain the basis.

Research involving animals must describe relevant approval and welfare procedures. Case reports or identifiable participant images require consent for publication where applicable.

Studies using public or secondary datasets should identify the data source, access conditions, and any applicable ethical or privacy restrictions.

11. Required Declarations

Include the following statements before the references:

Funding: Identify financial support and grant numbers, or state that no specific funding was received.

Conflicts of Interest: Disclose financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the work. If none exist, state this explicitly.

Author Contributions: Describe each author’s contribution, such as conceptualization, methodology, analysis, investigation, drafting, or revision.

Data Availability: Explain where supporting data can be accessed. Provide repository links or accession numbers where applicable. If access is restricted, explain why.

Ethics Approval and Consent: Include approval, consent, waiver, or a statement that these requirements do not apply.

Acknowledgments: Recognize assistance that does not qualify for authorship. Obtain permission from named individuals.

12. Authorship and Use of AI Tools

Authorship should reflect substantial scholarly contributions and responsibility for the work. All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to be accountable for their contributions.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors who use generative AI beyond routine spelling and grammar correction should disclose the tool and its purpose.

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, references, and integrity of all submitted content, including material produced with AI assistance.

13. Submission Package

Prepare the following materials for submission:

• A complete editable manuscript.

• A title page containing author information.

• A brief cover letter explaining the manuscript’s contribution and suitability for the journal.

• Separate high-quality figure files, where applicable.

• Supplementary materials, where applicable.

• Required permissions and declarations.

The cover letter should confirm that all authors approve the submission and that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.

Submit through the journal’s designated submission channel and provide an active corresponding-author email address.

14. Editorial Assessment and Peer Review

Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment for scope, originality, presentation, methodological adequacy, and ethical compliance.

Manuscripts that meet the initial requirements proceed to peer review. Authors may receive a decision to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript.

Review duration depends on manuscript complexity, reviewer availability, and the extent of revisions. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

For revised submissions, provide:

• A revised manuscript.

• A point-by-point response to editorial and reviewer comments.

• Clearly identified changes, where requested.

If a recommendation has not been followed, provide a reasoned explanation.

15. Publication Charges

Authors should consult the journal’s current publication-charge information before submission.

Any applicable charge, payment stage, or waiver arrangement should be communicated clearly by the editorial office. Payment does not guarantee acceptance or replace editorial assessment and peer review.

16. Copyright and Open Access

The supplied published-article format identifies the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC BY 4.0), under which authors retain copyright and permit sharing and adaptation with appropriate attribution.

Authors should review the journal’s current copyright and licensing terms during submission and confirm that they have permission to publish all included material. Third-party content may carry separate reuse conditions.

17. Proofs and Publication Metadata

Authors should carefully check publication proofs, including names, affiliations, tables, figures, references, and declarations.

Proof corrections should normally address typographical or production errors. Substantial changes require editorial consideration.

The editorial office assigns final publication metadata, including the DOI, volume, issue, pages or article number, and publication dates. Authors should not insert or alter these details in the submitted manuscript.

18. Pre-Submission Checklist

Before submitting, confirm that:

• The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.

• All authors have approved the submission.

• Author details and affiliations are complete.

• The abstract and keywords accurately describe the work.

• Methods and data sources are adequately documented.

• Tables and figures are numbered, legible, and cited.

• References are complete and consistent.

• Ethics, funding, conflict-of-interest, contribution, and data-availability statements are included.

• Permissions have been obtained where necessary.

• The manuscript has been checked for language and formatting.