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

  1. Introduction: Define research objectives and background.
  2. Methodology: Detailed explanation of data collection and analysis.
  3. Results & Discussion: Presentation of findings with interpretations.
  4. 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 (e.g., 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: Must include manuscript title, full author names, affiliations, corresponding author’s email, ORCID IDs (if available), funding details, and conflict of interest disclosures.
  • Main Manuscript (Blinded): Fully anonymized. Do not include any author info or metadata. Clear document properties.
  • Figures, Tables, or Supplementary Files (if any): May be uploaded separately.

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 must ensure 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.