The Journal of Research and Development (JRD) welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts that align with the journal’s scope and contribute meaningfully to academic, industrial, or societal development. To ensure a smooth and efficient submission and review process, authors are required to follow the guidelines outlined below.

1. Article Types Accepted

We accept the following manuscript types:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Short Communications
• Case Studies
• Technical Reports
• Perspective or Commentary Papers
• Innovative Methods and Tools

2. General Formatting

• Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English.
• File Format: Submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
• Page Layout: Use A4 size, 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, and double line spacing.

3. Manuscript Structure

A standard research article should be organized as follows:

Title Page

• Title of the manuscript (concise and informative)
• Author names and affiliations
• Corresponding author’s name, email address, and ORCID (if available)

Abstract

• Limit: 200–250 words
• Should briefly summarize the background, methods, results, and conclusions

Keywords

• 4 to 6 relevant keywords (not used in the title)

Main Text

• Introduction
  Background, problem statement, objectives
• Materials and Methods
  Detailed methodology for reproducibility
• Results
  Clear, objective presentation with tables/figures
• Discussion
  Interpretation, implications, and comparison with previous work
• Conclusion
  Brief summary with future perspectives

Acknowledgments (optional)

• Recognize contributors, funding, or institutional support

Conflict of Interest Statement

• Declare any financial or personal conflicts of interest

References

• Follow APA 7th edition or Vancouver style (based on subject preference)
• Ensure all references are cited in-text and vice versa

4. Figures and Tables

• Submit figures in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
• Each figure and table should have a descriptive caption
• Embed figures/tables within the text and also provide them as separate files upon acceptance

5. Ethical Considerations

• For studies involving humans or animals, provide ethics committee approval
• Adhere to guidelines for authorship, plagiarism, and data integrity

6. Submission Process

• Submit manuscripts via the official online submission portal or email: editor.jrd@sciconxjournals.com
• All submissions will undergo an initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review

7. Article Processing Charges (APC)

• Details regarding APCs, waivers, and discounts are available on the Article Processing Charges page

8. Copyright and Licensing

• Upon acceptance, authors must sign a copyright agreement
• JRD publishes articles under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license unless otherwise stated

9. Post-Acceptance

• Accepted manuscripts will be copyedited, typeset, and sent to authors for proof review before publication
• Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy at the proof stage

For any queries regarding manuscript preparation or submission, please contact us at editor.jrd@sciconxjournals.com

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Ensure your work meets the above criteria and contribute to the future of global research and development.