Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts to Multiverse Journal (MVJ) via the journal’s online OJS submission system. All submissions will first be assessed by an editor to determine whether they align with the journal’s aims and scope and meet minimum standards of quality. Manuscripts judged to be a good fit will be sent for double-blind peer review. Following peer review, a decision will be made to accept, request revision, or reject the manuscript.

1. General Submission Requirements

  • Submissions must be original, unpublished work and must not be under consideration elsewhere.
  • All authors listed on the submission must have contributed significantly to the work and must consent to being identified as an author.
  • Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any third-party material included with the submission (e.g., figures, photos, datasets, documents).
  • Where applicable, research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the country where the research was conducted.
  • The Editor may desk-reject submissions that do not meet the journal’s standards of quality, clarity, or scope.

2. Manuscript Template & Formatting

To ensure consistency and professional presentation, all submissions must follow the official MVJ article template. Submissions that do not conform to the journal template will be returned to authors for correction before they proceed to peer review.

Manuscripts should include the following sections, as appropriate:

  • Title (concise and informative)
  • Abstract (150–250 words; must be able to stand alone)
  • Keywords (5-10)
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review (if applicable)
  • Methodology
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments (optional)
  • Conflict of Interest Statement (mandatory)
  • References (in the journal-preferred style)

3. File Types & Figures

  • Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) using the MVJ template.
  • Figures must be high-resolution (minimum 300 DPI). Charts and tables should be editable where possible.
  • Supplementary materials (datasets, appendices) may be uploaded as separate files during submission.

4. Language & Presentation

MVJ accepts manuscripts in English only. Authors should ensure their submissions are clear and free from grammatical errors. Manuscripts requiring major language editing may be returned for correction before peer review.

5. Plagiarism & Originality Policy

Multiverse Journal (MVJ) enforces a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts are screened with plagiarism-detection software.

  • Similarity (plagiarism) must not exceed 19%. This includes similarity with published articles, books, theses, conference papers, and online content.
  • Manuscripts with a similarity index above 19% will be returned for revision or may be rejected at the editor’s discretion.
  • Self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.
  • Authors must properly cite and reference all sources and seek permissions for reproduced material where necessary.

6. Peer Review Process

After initial editorial screening, manuscripts that pass the screening will undergo double-blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate originality, methodological rigor, clarity, contribution to the field, and relevance to MVJ’s scope. Typical editorial decisions are:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Authors are expected to respond to reviewer comments clearly and comprehensively when revisions are requested.

7. Post-Acceptance

  • Accepted manuscripts will undergo copyediting, proofreading, and final formatting according to the MVJ template and publication standards.
  • Authors will be asked to review and approve final proofs prior to publication.
  • Once published, articles will be made available under the journal’s open-access policy.

8. Ethical Standards

Authors must adhere to high standards of research and publication ethics. Any concerns about research conduct, authorship disputes, or publication ethics should be reported to the Editor. The journal reserves the right to investigate ethical breaches and to take appropriate action, including retraction of published material.

9. Checklist Before Submission

  • Does the manuscript follow the MVJ template?
  • Is the work original and not under consideration elsewhere?
  • Have all authors approved the submission?
  • Have permissions for third-party material been obtained?
  • Is the similarity index (plagiarism) below 19%?
  • Is ethics approval documented where applicable?

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