Author Guidelines

By submitting a manuscript to MIREJ: Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Journal, authors confirm the following:

- The submission is original, free from plagiarism (in terms of text, data, and figures).

- The submission has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.

- All co-authors and relevant authorities (such as institutions or sponsors) have approved the submission.

- The manuscript has been written in clear English or Bahasa Indonesia, free of grammatical errors. It is strongly recommended to submit the manuscript in English. The manuscript has been proofread using tools like Grammarly and, if possible, reviewed by a language editor.

Submission Guidelines:

Submissions must be made through the journal's online system. There are no strict formatting requirements for the initial submission, as long as the article follows the journal’s structure guidelines. Manuscripts that advance to the revision stage will need to be properly formatted as per the journal’s instructions. This approach helps authors focus on the scientific content and speeds up the processing time.

Author Registration:

Authors without an existing account on the MIREJ: Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Journal platform must create one. Ensure the “Author” role is selected from the Role dropdown; otherwise, the submission cannot proceed.

Author Data:

During submission, authors must provide complete and accurate author details, including full affiliations as they appear in the manuscript.

Manuscript Metadata:

Ensure that the manuscript includes:

- Title: Entered in sentence case.

- Abstract: Pasted into the appropriate field, ensuring formatting consistency.

- Keywords: Provide up to six keywords/phrases separated by semicolons.

- References: Follow APA 7th edition format with journal names written in full and individual references separated by a blank line.

Cover Letter:

A brief cover letter should accompany the submission, highlighting the study's significance, novelty, and relevance to the journal's audience. Authors may optionally recommend two potential reviewers from different institutions with whom there is no conflict of interest.

Manuscript Structure:

1. Title Page: Includes the manuscript title, author names, affiliations, and corresponding email address.
2. Appendix: Supplemental files such as questionnaires or supporting data, not exceeding three pages.

Sections:

- Title: Concise, informative, maximum 16 words.

- Affiliation: Full postal addresses for each author’s affiliation.

- Abstract: A single paragraph of up to 200 words, summarizing the background, objectives, main results, and conclusions. Avoid abbreviations and citations.

- Keywords: Maximum of six, listed alphabetically and separated by semicolons.

- Introduction: Overview of the study’s background, literature review, and objectives, including any challenges or community needs addressed by the research.

- Method: Describes the methods and procedures in detail, allowing for replication of the study. References to previously published methods should note modifications if any.

- Results and Discussion: Presents the findings and their interpretation, avoiding excessive literature references.

- Conclusion: Summarizes the key findings, either as a standalone section or within the discussion.

- Acknowledgments: Recognizes contributions to the study and any funding received.

- References: Alphabetically listed, following APA 7th Edition. Aim for 10-40 references, with at least 70% from journals and 30% from books, prioritizing recent journal references.

Review Process:

Manuscripts are rigorously reviewed to ensure they fit the journal’s scope and meet quality standards.

- Desk Review: The manuscript is checked for basic requirements, including word count, reference reliability, and plagiarism (using Turnitin).

- Initial Evaluation: If the manuscript passes the desk review, it undergoes a double-blind peer-review process.

- Single-Blind Peer Review: If accepted, the manuscript is reviewed by an expert, with a decision based on originality, methodology, ethics, scientific analysis, and proper referencing.

- First Decision: Based on the review, the manuscript can be (1) rejected, (2) revised (major/minor), (3) accepted, or (4) recommended for resubmission.

- Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision, based on the peer review and editorial feedback.

Language Editing:

While language editing is not part of the review process, authors are encouraged to seek professional editing services to improve manuscript clarity. The journal also offers optional language editing and translation services at an additional cost.

Finalization and Publication:

Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes copyediting and proofreading before typesetting. Authors must approve the final version before it is published.

Manuscript Processing Time:

Review time depends on the referees' responsiveness. In cases of delays, additional expert opinions may be sought.