Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Multidisciplinary Academic Research & Advanced Methodologies (MARAM) is committed to providing an easy and well-defined procedure for the submission of research manuscripts in order to facilitate a transparent process of academic publication.

The authors need to critically consider the aims, scope, policies, and submission guidelines of the journal prior to making their manuscript submissions. The submitted manuscripts should showcase originality and scholarly work.

Before Submitting, Authors Should Ensure That:

  • The manuscript is original.
  • The work has not been published before.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration at another journal.
  • All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • The study complies with the relevant ethical guidelines.
  • No conflict of interest has been declared.
  • Appropriate funding agencies have been recognized.
  • All references have been properly cited.
  • The manuscript fits within the scope of MARAM.
  • The research methodology has been described adequately.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

It is the duty of the authors to make sure that their manuscripts are well written in proper academic English. The manuscript must be logically structured and the research process and conclusions presented effectively.

In multidisciplinary research, authors have to clearly show the connection between different disciplines, theories, datasets or methodologies used in the research.

A Typical Manuscript Should Include:

  • Title
  • Author Names and Affiliations
  • Corresponding Author Details
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Research Questions or Objectives
  • Research Methodology
  • Results or Findings
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  • Funding Information
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Author Contributions (where applicable)
  • Data Availability Statement (where applicable)
  • References

The exact structure may vary depending on the research design, discipline, and article type.

Advanced Methodology Guidelines

As an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to academic research and methodology, MARAM strongly encourages its contributors to present enough details of their methodology that will enable other readers to comprehend their research process.

Authors should clearly describe:

  • Research Design and Methodology.
  • Data Sources and Data Collection Methods.
  • Sampling Methodology Where Applicable.
  • Analytical techniques and tools.
  • Variables and Research Instruments.
  • Ethical considerations.
  • Methodological Limitations.
  • Methods of Verifying the Findings Where Applicable.

Regarding interdisciplinary studies, authors also need to describe how various methodological approaches complement each other and add up to the achievement of the research goals.

Methodologies should be appropriate to the research question and supported by academic literature.

General Formatting Recommendations

Authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript uses a clear and readable format.
  • Page numbers are provided sequentially.
  • The document is consistently formatted with headings.
  • Table and figure numbers are appropriate.
  • Figures have descriptive captions or legends.
  • All abbreviations are defined upon first use.
  • Citation is accurate.
  • The reference list is complete and consistent.
  • Research language is correctly used.
  • The document is proofread before submission.

Well-prepared manuscripts help editors and reviewers evaluate research more efficiently.

Submission Process

MARAM follows a structured submission and evaluation process.

Step 1 – Prepare Your Manuscript

Step 2 – Submit the Manuscript

Step 3 – Editorial Screening

Step 4 – Peer Review

Step 5 – Editorial Decision

Step 6 – Final Production

Step 7 – Publication