Author Guidelines
1. Manuscript Preparation
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Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English.
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Papers should follow the standard research format:
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Title
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Author(s) Name, Affiliation, Email
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Abstract (150–250 words)
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Keywords (4–6)
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Introduction
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Literature Review
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Methodology
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Results and Discussion
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Conclusion
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Acknowledgment (if applicable)
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References
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Use APA / IEEE referencing style (as specified by the journal).
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Manuscripts should typically be 6–12 pages (unless otherwise specified).
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Submit in MS Word format (.doc/.docx).
2. Originality Requirement
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The manuscript must be original and unpublished.
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It must not be under review in another journal or conference.
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Proper citation of previous work is mandatory.
3. Plagiarism Policy
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All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.
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Similarity index should generally be below 15–20% (excluding references).
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High similarity may lead to rejection or request for revision.
4. Submission Process
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Authors must submit manuscripts through the online submission system or official journal email.
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A confirmation email will be sent after successful submission.
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The review process typically takes 2–4 weeks.
5. Peer Review Process
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IJERE follows a double-blind peer review.
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Authors should remove identifying details from the manuscript.
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Review decisions include:
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Accept
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Minor Revision
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Major Revision
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Reject
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6. Publication Ethics
Authors must:
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Disclose conflicts of interest.
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Clearly mention funding sources.
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Ensure all listed authors have significantly contributed.
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Provide raw data if requested by editors.
7. Article Processing Charges
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Information regarding APC will be clearly mentioned on the journal website.
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Fees (if applicable) are payable only after acceptance.