MRI India
Author Guidelines
Everything you need to prepare and submit a high-quality manuscript
MRI India Journals welcome original, innovative, and ethically conducted research articles across multidisciplinary domains. Authors are requested to carefully follow the manuscript preparation guidelines to ensure a smooth peer review, production, and publication process.
All submissions undergo editorial screening, plagiarism verification, and double-blind peer review before acceptance.
Overview Section Cards
Original & Unpublished
Manuscripts submitted to MRI India Journals must be original contributions and should not be previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
Peer Reviewed
All submitted manuscripts undergo an independent double-blind peer review process to ensure quality and research integrity.
Open Access
Accepted articles are published online with open access availability to support global knowledge dissemination.
Ethical & Transparent
Authors must follow publication ethics guidelines including originality, proper citation, authorship transparency, and research integrity.
Timely Publication
MRI India follows an efficient editorial workflow to ensure timely processing of accepted manuscripts.
Types of Articles We Accept
Original Research Article
Reports original research findings with complete methodology, results, and discussion.
Recommended Length:3,000 – 8,000 words
Review Article
Comprehensive analysis and critical evaluation of existing research literature.
Recommended Length:4,000 – 10,000 words
Short Communication
Brief reports describing significant preliminary findings or innovative concepts.
Recommended Length:1,500 – 3,000 words
Case Study / Case Report
Detailed presentation and analysis of specific cases, applications, or practical implementations.
Recommended Length:1,000 – 3,000 words
Editorial / Perspective
Expert opinions, viewpoints, and discussions on emerging research topics.
Recommended Length:1,000 – 2,000 words
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Authors should prepare manuscripts according to the following structure.
General Guidelines
Manuscripts should be prepared using:
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
- Page Size: A4
- Line Spacing: 1.15 – 1.5
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12 pt
- Margins: Standard academic formatting
- Language: English
Manuscripts must be written clearly and professionally.
Title Page
The title page should include:
- Full manuscript title
- Complete author names
- Institutional affiliations
- Department and organization details
- Country
- Corresponding author details
- Email address
Example format:
Author Name¹*, Author Name²
¹ Department Name, Institution Name, Country
² Department Name, Institution Name, Country
*Corresponding Author: email@example.com
Article Information
Authors should provide:
- Article Type
- Received Date
- Revised Date
- Accepted Date
- Published Date
(Final publication dates will be assigned by the editorial office)
Abstract
The abstract should provide a concise summary of the study.
It should include:
- Research background
- Purpose/Objectives
- Methodology
- Major findings
- Conclusion and significance
Recommended length:
200 – 300 words
Avoid citations and undefined abbreviations in the abstract.
Keywords
Provide:
4 – 8 keywords
Keywords should represent the major concepts of the research.
Example:
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Sustainability; Innovation; Management
Main Manuscript Structure
Research articles should generally contain:
- Introduction
The introduction should include: research background, problem statement, existing research gaps, importance of study, research objectives, contribution of work. - Literature Review / Related Work
This section should discuss: previous studies, current developments, research limitations, comparative analysis, identified gaps. - Materials and Methods / Methodology
Authors should clearly describe: research design, data collection methods, experimental setup, tools/software used, analytical techniques. The methodology should allow replication of the study. - Results
Present research outcomes using tables, figures, charts, statistical analysis. Results should be clear and objective. - Discussion
Authors should explain: interpretation of results, comparison with previous studies, research implications, practical significance, study limitations. - Conclusion
The conclusion should include: summary of major findings, contribution of research, future research directions.
Tables
Tables should:
- Be numbered sequentially
- Have descriptive titles
- Be cited within manuscript text
- Use editable format, not images
Example:
Table 1. Summary of Experimental Results
Figures
Figures should:
- Be high quality
- Have clear labels
- Be numbered sequentially
Example:
Figure 1. Proposed Research Framework
Acceptable formats:
PNG, JPEG, TIFF
Units & Abbreviations
Authors should:
- Use internationally accepted units
- Define abbreviations at first appearance
Example:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
References
Authors must ensure all references are accurate and complete.
References should include:
- Author names
- Year
- Article title
- Journal/book title
- Volume and issue
- Page numbers
- DOI if available
Use a consistent citation style according to journal requirements.
Citation Example
Journal Article:
Author A., Author B. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Pages. DOI
How to Cite Published Article
Each published article includes recommended citation format.
Example:
Author(s). (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Range.
Ethical Requirements
Authors must ensure:
- Original research submission
- No plagiarism
- Proper citation of sources
- Accurate data reporting
- Ethical approval where applicable
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Correct authorship contribution
Plagiarism Policy
All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools.
Authors must avoid:
- Direct copying without citation
- Duplicate publication
- Self-plagiarism
- Improper paraphrasing
AI Tool Usage Policy
Use of AI-assisted tools must be disclosed.
Authors remain fully responsible for:
- Accuracy of content
- Originality
- References
- Research conclusions
AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
Submission Process
Prepare manuscript according to guidelines
Submit through journal submission portal
Editorial screening
Double-blind peer review
Revision (if required)
Acceptance and publication
Before Submission Checklist
Formatting Summary Cards
Formatting
MS Word (.doc/.docx)
A4 size
Times New Roman
12 pt font
Word Limit
Follow article category requirements.
Language
Clear academic English with professional presentation.
Plagiarism Check
All manuscripts undergo originality screening before review.
Final Note for Authors
Following these guidelines ensures faster editorial processing and improves the quality, visibility, and impact of published research.
MRI India Journals – Advancing Research Integrity and Global Knowledge Sharing