Formatting Instructions
Detailed guidelines for preparing your manuscript
Times New Roman
Font
1.5 Line Spacing
Spacing
A4, 1" Margins
Paper Size
Justified
Alignment
General Format
File Format
- ✓MS Word (.doc or .docx)
- ✓LaTeX (with PDF output)
- ✓OpenOffice (.odt)
Typography & Formatting
| Font: | Times New Roman |
| Font Size: | 14pt (Title), 12pt (Text) |
| Line Spacing: | 1.5 |
| Margins: | 1 inch on all sides |
| Paper Size: | A4 |
| Alignment: | Justified |
| Page Numbers: | Bottom center |
Manuscript Structure
Times New Roman, 14pt, Bold, Centered
Author names, affiliations, corresponding email
150-250 words, Times New Roman 12pt, Justified
3-6 keywords separated by commas
Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
Funding agencies, institutions, individuals
Declaration required
APA / IEEE / MLA style consistently
Figures & Tables Guidelines
Figures
Resolution
Minimum 300 DPI for photos, 600 DPI for line art
Format
TIFF, JPEG, PNG, or EPS files
Size
Width: 8-16 cm for single/double column
Caption
Below figure, start with "Figure 1:"
Tables
Format
Use Word tables or LaTeX tables environment
Style
Simple grid, no vertical lines
Numbering
Consecutive: Table 1, Table 2, etc.
Caption
Above table, start with "Table 1:"
References Format (APA / IEEE / MLA)
Journal Article
Smith, J., & Jones, A. (2023). Research methods in STEM education. Journal Name, 15(2), 123-145. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxBook
Brown, M. (2022). Medical Research Methodology (3rd ed.). Publisher Name.Book Chapter
Wilson, K. (2021). Chapter title. In R. Editor (Ed.), Book Title (pp. 45-67). Publisher.Website
Organization Name. (2023). Page title. Retrieved from https://www.website.com/pageIMJSMH – RESEARCH PAPER TEMPLATE
Title of the Paper
(Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold, Centered)
The title should be concise, clear, and reflect the core contribution of the research.
Author(s) Details
Author Name¹, Author Name²
¹Affiliation, Institution, City, Country
²Affiliation, Institution, City, Country
Corresponding Author Email: example@email.com
Abstract
(Times New Roman, 12 pt, Justified)
The abstract should summarize the purpose of the study, methodology, key findings, and conclusions.
Word limit: 150–250 words.
Keywords
3–6 keywords separated by commas.
Main Sections
1. Introduction
Provide background information, problem statement, objectives of the study, and its significance.
2. Literature Review
Review relevant literature, highlight research gaps, and justify the need for the present study.
3. Methodology / Materials and Methods
Explain research design, data sources, sampling, tools, procedures, and analysis methods used.
4. Results
Present findings clearly using tables, figures, and charts where necessary. Each table and figure must be numbered and titled.
5. Discussion
Interpret the results, compare them with previous studies, and explain theoretical or practical implications.
6. Conclusion
Summarize the main findings, contributions of the study, limitations, and directions for future research.
Acknowledgements (Optional)
Mention funding agencies, institutions, or individuals who supported the research.
Conflict of Interest
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
References
All references must be cited in the text and listed at the end.
Follow APA / IEEE / MLA style consistently as prescribed by the journal.
Formatting Guidelines
- •Font: Times New Roman
- •Font Size: 14 (Title), 12 (Text)
- •Line Spacing: 1.5
- •Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- •Paper Size: A4
- •Alignment: Justified
- •Page Numbers: Bottom center
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