Author Guideline

Author Guidelines – Aitoz Multidisciplinary Review (AMR)

The Aitoz Multidisciplinary Review (AMR) welcomes original, high-quality research from various disciplines. Authors must follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission, peer review, and publication process.

1. Manuscript Categories

AMR accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles (Original empirical or theoretical studies)
  • Review Articles (Comprehensive evaluations of a research topic)
  • Case Studies (In-depth analysis of specific cases)
  • Short Communications (Brief reports on significant findings)
  • Book Reviews (Critical assessments of recent books in relevant fields)

2. Manuscript Preparation

A. General Formatting

  • Language: English (clear, professional, and grammatically correct)
  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (with PDF)
  • Font & Spacing: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced
  • Page Layout: A4 size, 1-inch margins on all sides

B. Structure of the Manuscript

A standard research article should include:

  1. Title Page

    • Concise, informative title (≤ 15 words)
    • Full author names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs
    • Corresponding author's email and phone number

  2. Abstract (≤ 250 words)

    • A summary of the study, including background, methods, results, and conclusion
    • Keywords (4–6 words/phrases) separated by commas

  3. Introduction

    • Background, significance, and research objectives
    • Relevant literature review and research gap

  4. Methodology

    • Research design, data collection, and analysis methods
    • Ethical approval (if applicable)

  5. Results

    • Clear presentation of findings using text, tables, and figures

  6. Discussion

    • Interpretation of results, comparison with previous research
    • Limitations and future research directions

  7. Conclusion

    • Summary of key findings and practical implications

  8. References

    • APA (7th edition) or IEEE citation style, depending on the field

  9. Figures & Tables

    • High-resolution images (300 DPI) in PNG, JPEG, or TIFF
    • Tables should be numbered and formatted in editable text

  10. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

  • Recognition of funding sources, contributors, and institutions

3. Ethical Considerations

  • Plagiarism: Must be ≤ 15% similarity (checked via Turnitin/iThenticate).
  • Authorship Criteria: All listed authors must have substantially contributed to the research.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships affecting the study.
  • Human & Animal Research: Ethical approval and consent documentation must be provided if applicable.

4. Manuscript Submission

  • Submissions must be made via the AMR Online Submission System.
  • Each submission must include:
    • Cover letter (highlighting the manuscript’s significance)
    • Main manuscript file (without author details for blind review)
    • Copyright agreement and conflict of interest declaration

5. Peer Review Process

  • AMR follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process.
  • Authors will receive:
    • Initial decision within 4–6 weeks
    • Reviewer comments for revision (if applicable)
    • Final acceptance after necessary revisions

6. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • No submission fees.
  • No publication charges (Fully Open Access).

7. Post-Publication Policy

  • Corrections & Retractions: If errors are found, authors can submit correction requests.
  • Archiving: Published articles are stored in institutional repositories, LOCKSS, and CLOCKSS.

AMR is committed to publishing high-quality, ethical, and impactful research.