Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Future Research and Innovation (IJFRI) is committed to publishing high-quality, original research across multiple disciplines. Authors must follow these submission guidelines.

1. Manuscript Categories

IJFRI accepts the following types of submissions:

✔ Original Research Articles – In-depth, novel research with significant contributions.
✔ Review Papers – Comprehensive analyses of existing literature.
✔ Case Studies – Practical applications of research with real-world relevance.
✔ Short Communications – Concise reports on breakthrough findings.
✔ Conceptual Papers – Theoretical perspectives, frameworks, or methodologies.

Here is the sample Manuscript.

2. Manuscript Formatting

2.1 File Format & Length

✔ File Type: Microsoft Word (.docx)
✔ Word Limit:

  • Research Papers: 5,000–8,000 words
  • Review Papers: 3,000–5,000 words
  • Short Communications: 1,500–3,000 words
  • Case Studies & Conceptual Papers: Flexible (3,000-6,000 words)

2.2 Font & Spacing

✔ Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
✔ Spacing: Double-spaced
✔ Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

2.3 Structure & Sections

Title Page

  • Title (concise & informative)
  • Full author names & affiliations
  • Corresponding author’s email

Abstract (250–300 words)

  • Summary of objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions.
  • Provide 4-6 relevant keywords for indexing purposes, separated by semicolons.

Main Sections
1️⃣ Introduction – Define research objectives and background.
2️⃣ Methodology – Detailed explanation of data collection and analysis.
3️⃣ Results & Discussion – Presentation of findings with interpretations.
4️⃣ Conclusion – Summary of key findings and implications.

References

  • Follow APA (7th edition) citation style.
  • Include DOI links where available.

3. Figures, Tables & Equations

✔ Figures & Tables: Number sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2).
✔ Equations: Use Microsoft Word Equation Editor and number equations (Eq. 1, Eq. 2).
✔ Images: Must be high-resolution (300 dpi) in JPEG or PNG format.

4. Ethical Guidelines

✔ Plagiarism-Free Submissions – Manuscripts must be 100% original with proper citations.
✔ Authorship Transparency – Only those who significantly contributed should be listed.
✔ Conflict of Interest Disclosure – Any financial or professional conflicts must be disclosed.
✔ Human & Animal Research Compliance – Ethical approvals must be stated where applicable.

IJFRI maintains a strict plagiarism policy: Submissions must have a similarity index of 10% or less.

5. Submission Process

✔ Manuscripts must be submitted via the IJFRI Online Submission System.

✔ Authors will receive an acknowledgement email upon submission.  
✔ Authors must upload the following files separately:

Title Page (as a separate document): Must include the manuscript title, full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, corresponding author’s email, ORCID IDs (if available), funding details, and conflict of interest disclosures. 

Main Manuscript (Blinded): This file must be fully anonymized. Do not include author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, or any metadata that may reveal author identity. Ensure the file properties are cleared of personal information.

Figures, Tables, or Supplementary Files(if any): May be uploaded separately if needed.

✔ Peer review takes approximately 2-3 weeks, followed by revisions if required.

6. Peer Review & Publication Process

✔ IJFRI follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process – both reviewers and authors remain anonymous.  
✔ Authors are responsible for ensuring the manuscript is properly anonymized before submission.  
✔ Detailed feedback is provided to help improve the manuscript quality.  
✔ Accepted papers are published under Open Access, ensuring global visibility and citation.

7. Post-Publication Policies

✔ Corrections & Retractions: Any errors post-publication must be reported immediately.
✔ Copyright & Licensing: Authors retain copyright but grant IJFRI non-exclusive publishing rights.

For submission inquiries, contact us at: editor@ijfri.com

Submit your research today and contribute to global academic innovation!

 

Important Note:

All articles published in the International Journal of Future Research and Innovation (IJFRI) © 2025 are open access and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International    .

Authors retain full copyright and grant IJFRI non-exclusive rights to publish and distribute their work.