Author Guidelines

Comprehensive guidelines for manuscript submission and publication.

Steps for Publish the Paper in IJTMIR

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  • Submit your Research Paper Click Here to Submit the Paper Online
  • Paper Submission notification received by mail Authors will get the Paper registration id in the corresponding's author mail inbox. Track your Paper Status through Author Login
  • Review (Acceptance/Rejection) Notification Within 01-02 Days after submitting paper.
  • Payment of Publication charges on acceptance of paper
  • Submit the required documents to publish the paper (Undertaking Form, Payment Proof, Identity Proof) on editor@ijtmir.com
  • Publication of Paper Paper will be published within 01-02 days after submitting all necessary documents.
  • Download Certificates (Author can download the certficate of publishing from Author Dashboard or Send by email)

Manuscript Formatting

Font: Times New Roman, 12pt

Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout

Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

Page Numbers: Consecutive, bottom center

File Format: PDF or Microsoft Word (.docx)

Research Paper Template :Download Template

Download Forms

Research Paper Template :Download Template

Author Undertaking Form :Download Author Undertaking Form

Manuscript Structure

  • Title Page: Title, author names, affiliations, contact info
  • Abstract: 150-250 words
  • Keywords: 3-6 keywords for indexing
  • Introduction: Background, research questions, objectives
  • Literature Review: Theoretical framework and prior research
  • Methodology: Research design, data collection, analysis methods
  • Results: Findings with tables and figures
  • Discussion: Interpretation, implications, limitations
  • Conclusion: Summary and future research directions
  • References: Complete bibliographic information

Citation Styles

APA Style

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher.

Chicago Style

Author. Year. Title. Publisher.

Harvard Style

Author (Year) Title. Publisher.

Plagiarism Policy

1. Introduction

The International Journal of Technology, Management & Interdisciplinary Research (IJTMIR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Plagiarism, in any form, is considered a serious violation of scholarly ethics and is strictly prohibited. All submitted manuscripts must be original, properly cited, and free from any unethical copying or duplication.

2. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the use of another person’s ideas, words, data, or work without proper acknowledgment. It includes, but is not limited to:
  • Direct copying of text without citation
  • Paraphrasing without appropriate credit
  • Self-plagiarism (reuse of one’s own previously published work without disclosure)
  • Use of figures, tables, or data without permission or citation Submitting work generated or assisted improperly without disclosure (where applicable)

3. Acceptable Similarity Index

To ensure originality, all manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools.
  • Acceptable similarity index: Below 10%
  • Similarity between 10%–20%: Subject to editorial review
  • Similarity above 20%: Likely rejection
Note: Properly cited references, quotations, and common phrases are excluded from similarity evaluation.

4. Plagiarism Screening Process

  • All submissions undergo plagiarism checks before peer review.
  • Additional checks may be conducted during or after the review process.
  • The editorial team reserves the right to use trusted plagiarism detection software.
5. Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that:
  • The manuscript is original and unpublished
  • All sources are properly cited and referenced
  • Permissions are obtained for copyrighted material
  • Any overlap with previous work is clearly disclosed
Authors are fully responsible for the content submitted to the journal.

6. Editorial Actions in Case of Plagiarism

πŸ”΄ Before Publication:
  • Minor plagiarism β†’ Manuscript returned for revision
  • Moderate plagiarism β†’ Rejection with warning
  • Severe plagiarism β†’ Immediate rejection and possible author blacklist
πŸ”΄ After Publication:
  • Article may be retracted
  • Notification issued to authors’ institutions
  • Public notice of ethical violation may be published
7. Self-Plagiarism Policy

Authors must not submit previously published or submitted work without proper citation and disclosure. Reuse of significant portions of earlier work without acknowledgment is considered unethical.

8. Use of AI Tools

Authors using AI tools must ensure:
  • Content is original and properly reviewed
  • AI assistance is disclosed if substantial
  • No plagiarism is introduced through AI-generated content
9. Ethical Compliance

IJTMIR follows internationally recognized publication ethics guidelines. Any violation may lead to strict disciplinary action, including submission bans.

10. Conclusion

Maintaining originality and ethical integrity is essential for advancing scholarly research. IJTMIR is committed to promoting honest and transparent academic practices and expects all contributors to uphold these principles.