Submission Requirements

Language

• Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors are encouraged to use professional editing services if needed.

Article Types

1. Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting new findings or methodologies.
2. Short Communications: Brief but significant findings, preliminary data, or novel ideas (max 3,000 words).
3. Review Articles:
   • Comprehensive Reviews: In-depth analyses of trends, challenges, and research opportunities.
   • Mini-Reviews: Concise evaluations of emerging or specific topics.
4. Theoretical Articles: Contributions developing or critically evaluating theoretical frameworks.
5. Case Studies: Real-world applications or practices with actionable insights.
6. Methods and Protocols: Detailed descriptions of innovative methodologies or tools.

Article Length

• Original Research Articles: 8–12 pages.
• Review Articles: Up to 20 pages.
• Short Communications: Maximum 3,000 words.
• Articles exceeding these limits may be considered at the editor’s discretion.

Formatting Guidelines

1. Manuscript Template: Download the official template from: Download Template.
2. File Format: Submit in MS Word or LaTeX format with figures and tables uploaded separately.
3. Font and Layout:
   • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5-line spacing.
   • Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
   • Include page numbers in the footer.

Manuscript Structure

1. Title Page:
   • Title: Concise and descriptive, avoiding abbreviations.
   • Author Details: Full names, affiliations, and the corresponding author’s contact details.
2. Abstract:
   • Maximum 250 words summarizing objectives, methods, key findings, and implications. Avoid citations.
3. Keywords: Provide 3–7 keywords for indexing.
4. Main Body:
   • Introduction: Background, research problem, and objectives.
   • Literature Review: Relevant studies and research gaps.
   • Methodology: Research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
   • Results: Data and findings with appropriate tables or figures.
   • Discussion: Interpretation of results and their relevance.
   • Conclusion & Recommendations: Significance and practical applications.
5. References:
   • Use APA citation styles.
   • Include at least 10 references, formatted consistently with DOIs where available
6. Figures and Tables:
   • All figures and tables must be included directly within the manuscript.
   • Tables should have captions placed above them, while figures should have captions placed below.
   • Ensure all figures and tables are properly referred to within the text for clarity and coherence.
   • Graphical content must be of high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) to maintain quality.

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Ethics and Compliance

Research Ethics

• Authors must adhere to ethical research practices and comply with local and international guidelines. Ethical considerations include minimizing harm, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring data integrity.

Ethics in Publishing

• Plagiarism, duplicate submissions, and data fabrication are strictly prohibited. All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism, and submissions must have a similarity index below 10%.

AI Usage Disclosure

• Generative AI tools may be used for language refinement (e.g., grammar checks) but must not exceed 10% of the manuscript content.
• Any AI use must be disclosed at the end of the manuscript.

Inclusive Language

• Use gender-neutral language and avoid stereotypes or discriminatory expressions. Respect diversity in age, gender, ethnicity, and disability.

Conflict of Interest

• Authors must disclose any financial or personal interests related to the research. Use the Declaration of Interests form during submission.

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Peer Review Process

Submission

• Submit manuscripts through the IJEID portal: Submit Manuscript. Authors will receive confirmation upon submission.

Review Process

• IJEID follows a double-blind peer review process:
  1. Manuscripts are reviewed for scope and quality by editors.
  2. Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two expert reviewers.
  3. Decisions are made based on reviewer feedback: accept, accept with revisions, or reject.

Proofs

• Authors will receive proofs of accepted manuscripts. Corrections should be returned within two days. Significant changes are not permitted at this stage.

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Open Access and Publication Fees

Open Access Policy

• Articles are freely available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, enabling global accessibility.

Publication Fees

• No submission fee.
• Article Processing Charge (APC): 50 USD (up to three authors, additional authors $10 each).
• After acceptance, you will receive a PayPal invoice to proceed with the payment of the Article Processing Charge (APC).
• After Payment: Send through email the invoice or proof of payment with the final manuscript and signed copyright form to the editor: ijeid-editor@virtualrealia.org.
• Authors retain copyright but grant IJEID the right of first publication.

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Data Sharing and Research Transparency

• Authors are encouraged to share data in trusted repositories (e.g., Mendeley Data, Figshare) and provide a Data Availability Statement in the manuscript. If data cannot be shared, provide a valid justification.

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Submission Checklist

Ensure the following before submission:

1. One author is designated as the corresponding author with complete contact details.
2. The manuscript is prepared using the IJEID template.
3. All authors’ affiliations and contributions are listed.
4. Ethical disclosures (e.g., conflicts of interest, AI use) are included.
5. The manuscript adheres to formatting guidelines and has a similarity index below 10%.

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Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact the editorial office at ijeid-editor@virtualrealia.org

Failure to meet these thresholds may result in the rejection of the manuscript or a request for revision to address concerns regarding originality and compliance with ethical standards.