Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript to the International Research Journal of Innovation in Science and Technology (IRJIST), authors are requested to ensure that all the following requirements are fully met. Manuscripts that do not comply with this checklist may be returned for correction or delayed in the review process.

1. Manuscript Type and Scope

ü  The manuscript fits within the Aims, Scope & Research Focus of IRJIST

ü  The manuscript type (Original Research Article, Review Article, Short Communication, or Interdisciplinary / Applied Research Paper) is clearly identified

ü  The work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere

2. Manuscript Structure

ü  The manuscript is prepared strictly using the official IRJIST Paper Template

ü  Title is clear, concise, and informative

ü  Abstract is 150–250 words

ü  3–6 relevant keywords are provided

ü  Manuscript includes appropriate sections, as applicable:

·        Introduction

·        Materials and Methods / Methodology

·        Results

·        Discussion

·        Conclusion

·        Acknowledgements (if applicable)

·        Funding Statement (if applicable)

·        Author Contributions

·        Conflict of Interest Statement

·        Data Availability / Ethics Statement (if applicable)

·        References

ü  All sections are logically organized and written in clear academic Language

3. Formatting and Presentation

ü  Manuscript is submitted in MS Word (.doc or .docx) format only

ü  Formatting, fonts, headings, and layout follow the IRJIST Paper Template exactly

ü  Line spacing, margins, and page size are as prescribed in the template

ü  Pages are numbered consecutively

ü  Figures and tables are:

·        Cited in the text

·        Numbered sequentially

·        Provided with clear titles and captions

4. References and Citations

ü  All references cited in the text are included in the reference list

ü  References are formatted consistently and according to the style demonstrated in the IRJIST template

ü  DOIs are included for references where available

ü  All sources are properly acknowledged to avoid plagiarism

5. Ethical Compliance

ü  The manuscript complies with the journal’s Publication Ethics & Malpractice Policy

ü  Any conflict of interest (financial or non-financial) has been clearly disclosed

ü  Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data has received appropriate ethical approval

ü  The manuscript is free from plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification

6. Peer Review Readiness

ü  The manuscript is prepared for double-blind peer review

ü  Author names, affiliations, and identifying information are removed from the main manuscript file

ü  Author details are provided only through the online submission metadata

7. Submission Information

ü  All author details (names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCID iDs if available) are correctly entered in the online submission system

ü  The corresponding author is clearly identified

ü  Abstract and keywords are correctly entered in the system metadata

8. Author Declaration

By submitting the manuscript, the authors confirm that:

ü  All listed authors have read and approved the final manuscript

ü  The manuscript complies with IRJIST Author Guidelines, Paper Template, and Journal Policies

ü  The authors agree to participate in the peer-review and revision process in good faith

Mandatory Template Download

ü  I confirm that the manuscript has been prepared using the official IRJIST Paper Template

    Download IRJIST Paper Template (DOCX)

Important Note

Careful adherence to this checklist helps ensure efficient editorial processing, timely peer review, and fair evaluation of submitted manuscripts. Non-compliant submissions may be returned prior to review.

Need Help?

For questions related to submission requirements, please contact: Editorial Office International Research Journal of Innovation in Science and Technology (IRJIST)  Email: editor@irjist.org