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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 11-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines which includes in-text citations with IEEE Referencing style.

Author Guidelines

Welcome to the submission guidelines for the Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (AJMS). We are committed to facilitating a smooth and transparent submission process for authors. These guidelines are designed to help you prepare your manuscript according to AJMS's standards. By ensuring your submission adheres to the following guidelines, you contribute to a more efficient review and publication process.

The authors should submit only papers that have been carefully proofread and polished. Before submission please make sure that your paper is prepared using the template. This will ensure fast processing and publication. Acceptance or rejection notification will be sent to all authors.

The author who wishes to submit may download Paper Template, and strictly follow the template. 

1. Manuscript Preparation

Article Types: AJMS accepts a variety of manuscript types, including research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications across multiple disciplines.

Language: Manuscripts must be written in English, with both British and American English acceptable, provided consistency is maintained throughout the text.

Format and Style:

  • Use a standard, readable font, such as Times New Roman, 12-point size, single-space, or you may download the template for guided formatting.
  • Manuscripts should be prepared as Microsoft Word documents.
  • Include page numbers and continuous line numbering.
  • Manuscripts typically should not exceed 5,000 words, including references, tables, and figure captions.

Structure:

  • Title Page: Includes the title, authors' names and affiliations, corresponding author's email address, and any acknowledgments.
  • Abstract: A concise summary of the manuscript, not exceeding 250 words, outlining the main findings and conclusions.
  • Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords for indexing purposes.
  • Introduction: Clearly states the research objectives and the significance of the study.
  • Methods: Describes the methodology in sufficient detail for the study to be replicable.
  • Results: Presents the findings in a logical sequence, supplemented by tables and figures where appropriate.
  • Discussion: Interprets the results, highlights their significance, and places them in the context of existing literature.
  • Conclusions: Summarizes the main findings and their implications.
  • References: Follows the IEEE referencing style, or APA (7th edition) referencing style with numbered in-text citations, we suggest you use Mendeley or any referencing tool to avoid errors in referencing.

2. Submission Process

Online Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted through the AJMS online submission system (OJS). First-time users will need to register before submitting.

Cover Letter: Include a cover letter outlining the manuscript's significance, originality, and relevance to the scope of AJMS. Confirm that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal. A Letter may be written at the comments to editor during the submission process. 

Ethical Considerations:

  • Disclose any potential conflict of interest.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards regarding human and animal research.
  • Include statements on consent, approval by ethical review boards, and data availability, as applicable.

3. Review and Publication Process

Peer Review: AJMS employs a double-blind peer review process. The identity of authors and reviewers remains confidential to ensure an unbiased review.

Revisions: Based on the reviewers' feedback, revisions may be requested. A detailed response to reviewers' comments should accompany revised manuscripts.

Acceptance and Publication: Once a manuscript is accepted, it will undergo professional copyediting, layout, and proofing. Authors will have the opportunity to review proofs before publication.

Open Access and Fees: AJMS is an open-access journal. Authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance amounting to $90. 

4. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors agree to an open-access license agreement, allowing the article to be freely available and reusable under terms that permit unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

5. Contact Us

For further assistance, please contact the AJMS editorial office at editor@asianjournals.org. We are here to assist you throughout the submission, review, and publication process.

Thank you for considering the Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (AJMS) as a venue for your work. We look forward to your valuable contribution to the multidisciplinary academic community.

Copyright Notice

Upon acceptance of an article, authors will agree that this agreement is intended to provide the Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (AJMS) with the rights needed to publish and disseminate the work while allowing authors to retain copyright over their work. Authors grant AJMS a license to publish the article and to identify itself as the original publisher.

Key Terms of the Agreement

  1. Copyright Ownership: While authors retain copyright over their work, they grant AJMS a non-exclusive license to publish the article and to incorporate it into one or more collective works. This license allows AJMS to make the article available to the public in AJMS's print and digital formats.

  2. Author Rights: Authors retain the right to use their work for scholarly purposes without the need to seek permission from AJMS, including use in their own classroom teaching, in scholarly, research, and professional activities, and in subsequent works that they author or edit. Authors can also share their work in its published form with colleagues and the general public.

  3. Open Access: Articles published in AJMS are made freely available to the public under an open-access model. This means that anyone can read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers, other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself. The only condition is proper attribution and citation of the original publication in AJMS.

  4. Creative Commons Licensing: Articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. This facilitates the free sharing and use of the work with acknowledgment and allows for maximum dissemination and wider impact of our published materials.

  5. Warranty and Indemnification: Authors warrant that their manuscript is their original work, has not been published before, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors also warrant that the manuscript does not infringe upon any copyright or other rights of any third party and agree to indemnify AJMS against any claims or legal actions alleging infringement of copyright or other proprietary rights.

By submitting a manuscript to AJMS, authors agree to abide by this copyright notice. This agreement ensures that authors, AJMS, and the broader academic community can benefit from the wide dissemination and use of the work, fostering the advancement of knowledge and understanding within and across disciplines.

Privacy Statement

The Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (AJMS) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all our contributors, reviewers, readers, and users. This privacy statement outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure it is protected.

Information Collection and Use

  • Personal Information: AJMS collects personal information such as names, affiliations, and email addresses during the manuscript submission process, registration for journal access. This information is used solely for the purposes of editorial and publication processes, to provide access to our services, or to communicate with you about your submission, journal updates, or relevant announcements.
  • Confidentiality: All personal information provided to AJMS is considered confidential and is used only for the stated purposes. We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or as necessary for the purposes of editorial and publication processes.
  • Data Security: AJMS employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. We strive to ensure the secure transmission of your personal information through the use of encryption technologies and secure server environments.

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User Rights

  • Access and Control: Individuals have the right to access their personal data, request correction of any inaccuracies, or request deletion of their data from AJMS's records, subject to any legal obligations to retain the data for editorial or scientific integrity purposes.
  • Consent and Withdrawal: Where the use of personal information is based on consent, individuals have the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Updates to Privacy Statement

AJMS may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage users to review our privacy statement periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting the personal information we collect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with AJMS, please contact us at secretariat@asianjournals.org. Your privacy concerns are important to us, and we are committed to addressing them promptly and transparently.

This privacy statement is effective as of January 1, 2024 (revised). By using our website or submitting personal information to AJMS, you agree to be bound by the terms of this privacy statement.