Author Guidelines
Overview
The Insightia Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality scholarly articles in the broad field of Applied Sciences. We welcome original, innovative, and scientifically rigorous research that contributes to advancing knowledge and technology.
Scope
The journal accepts manuscripts in, but is not limited to, the following disciplines:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Chemical Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Renewable Energy
- Engineering and Technology
- Food Science
- Interdisciplinary Applied Sciences
Types of Manuscripts
| Article Type | Recommended Word Limit |
|---|---|
| Original Research Article | 4,000–8,000 words |
| Review Article | 5,000–10,000 words |
| Short Communication | 1,500–3,000 words |
| Technical Note | 1,500–3,500 words |
| Case Study | 2,000–5,000 words |
| Editorial | By invitation |
Manuscript Format
Authors should prepare manuscripts using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Recommended Structure
- Title
- Author Names
- Affiliations
- Corresponding Author
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (4–8)
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements (if applicable)
- Funding Information
- Conflict of Interest
- Data Availability Statement
- References
Abstract
The abstract should clearly describe:
- Background
- Objective
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Keywords
Provide 4–8 keywords arranged alphabetically.
References
- Style: Use the Vancouver (numeric) style for citations: number references in the text in order of appearance and list them in that order at the end. Cite numbers in square brackets in-text (e.g., [1], [2–4]). Do not use footnotes or author-date.
- Formatting: In the reference list, give full details: authors, title, journal (abbreviated), year, volume(issue):pages (see examples below). Include all authors up to 6; for 7 or more, list the first 6 followed by “et al.”. Provide DOIs or URLs for online sources when available. Examples (modified from ICMJE/Vancouver style) are given below:
- Journal article: Author A, Author B. Title of article. Abbrev J Title. 2021;12(3):123–130.
- Book: Author C, Author D. Book Title. 2nd ed. City: Publisher; 2019.
- Web page: Author E. Title [Internet]. Year [cited 2025 Mar 1]. Available from: URL
- Software: If applicable, cite any software used (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero) in a manner similar to references.
- Reference Accuracy: Ensure every reference is cited in the text and vice versa. Double-check author names, spellings, and page numbers.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references.
Figures and Tables
- Submit high-quality figures.
- Number figures and tables consecutively.
- Provide descriptive captions.
- Ensure all figures are cited in the text.
Language
Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.
Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission.
Ethical Requirements
Authors must ensure that:
- The manuscript is original.
- The work has not been published elsewhere.
- The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
- All authors have approved the submission.
- Appropriate ethical approvals have been obtained where applicable.
Peer Review
All submissions undergo:
- Initial Editorial Screening
- Double-Blind Peer Review
- Editorial Decision
- Copyediting
- Publication
Open Access
All published articles are freely accessible immediately after publication.
Submission
Submit manuscripts through the journal submission system or via the official journal email.
