Manuscript Preparation Guidelines


The In-General Guidelines for any paper should follow these below basic rules:

Language: As DMJR is a multilingual journal, manuscripts must be written in respective clear and concise language. Please do not mix British or American English; use either of them. Manuscript must be sent in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

Length of paper: The length of the paper should not exceed 30 pages or 15000 words for the main body. (Times New Roman, 12 Font, A4 Size, and Margins-Moderate).

Title Page: The title page should include:

1.            The name(s) of the author(s)

2.            A concise and informative title

3.            The detailed affiliation(s)

4.            The e-mail address of the Corresponding Author.

Abstract: Please provide an abstract of 150 to 300 words. The abstract should not contain any undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.

Keywords: Please provide 4 to 10 keywords which can be used for indexing purposes.

Introduction: In the introduction section, state the purpose of the study clearly. Briefly summarize the rationale of the study and clearly indicate the deficiencies in previous studies for which present study has been taken up. Give only pertinent references. Do not review the subject extensively.

Research Methods or Methodology: The paper must clearly define the research methods or methodologies are used in it. (Mandatory for research articles).

Discussion:

1.            Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and conclusions derived from them.

2.            Do not repeat in details data given in the results section.

3.            Include in the discussion the implications of the findings and their limitations and relate the research topics.

4.            Link the conclusion with the goals of the study but avoid unqualified statements and conclusions not completely supported by your data.

5.            Discussion should be relevant and an unnecessary lengthy presentation should be avoided.

Table and Figures: Present tables and figures within the article, not at the end of the article.

Conclusion: A summary note of the work with a concluding remark should be given. This should include the novelty and implication of the work and its contribution to the upliftment of the present scientific knowledge in general.

References: Reference should be chosen based on the subject matter. Depending on the type of manuscript and research, below specific guidelines are expected to be followed. 



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