Content Guidelines
How to Build Content for a Research Article Manuscript – A Step-by-Step Guide
Assuming you have already reviewed the details provided under About the Journal, Processing Fee, and Processing Timeline. If not, we encourage you to do so before proceeding further.
This guide will now walk you through the next critical phase of your publication journey: build the content for your research article manuscript. It outlines each section with clear explanations, sample content, and suggested word counts.
Ideal article length: 6 – 8 pages (~3000 – 4000 words).
Note:
- Experienced authors may choose to reorganize, merge, add, or remove the sections below based on the natural flow of their study, and structure the manuscript in a way that best presents their research efforts.
- However, if you're a first-time author or early-stage researcher, we recommend following the structure outlined below for your first few research papers. This framework is intentionally crafted to provide clarity, ensure completeness, and help you build confidence in your academic writing.
Title
A concise and specific name for your paper. It should clearly reflect your study’s focus and methods.
Example: "A Comparative Study of Online and Offline Learning Outcomes in Undergraduate Students"
Word Count: 8 – 15 words
Abstract
A summary of the entire article - includes purpose, method, key findings, and conclusion.
Example: This study compares academic performance between online and offline learning among 100 students...
Word Count: 150 – 250 words
Keywords
4 – 6 important words or phrases from your paper to help in search and indexing.
Example: Online Education, Academic Performance, Undergraduate Study
Word Count: 4 – 6 keywords
Introduction
Sets the context - what’s the problem, why it matters, and what your paper will do.
Example: With the rise of online learning, questions remain about its effectiveness...
Word Count: 400 – 600 words
Literature Review
Briefly present key prior research, highlight trends, gaps, and how your study builds upon existing knowledge. Focus on synthesis, not detailed summaries.
Example: Reviewed recent techniques in nanomaterials synthesis and identified missing environmental impact studies.
Word Count: 300 – 500 words
Research Methodology
Explains how the study was conducted: tools, participants, steps, and process.
Example: We surveyed 100 students using Google Forms. Two groups (50 each)...
Word Count: 400 – 600 words
Results
Presents the data and findings - includes tables, charts, and key observations.
Example: Offline students scored an average of 82%, while online students averaged 76%...
Word Count: 300 – 500 words
Discussion
Interpret the results - what they mean, comparisons with past research, limitations.
Example: The results align with studies by Rao (2020), indicating offline learning...
Word Count: 400 – 600 words
Conclusion
Summarizes key findings and suggests future research or practical applications.
Example: Offline learning showed better outcomes. Future research could explore hybrid models...
Word Count: 150 – 250 words
Future Research
Suggest directions for further exploration based on study limitations or new questions raised.
Example: Propose investigating catalyst X under different temperature conditions in future work.
Word Count: 150 – 250 words
Acknowledgment
Credit individuals, institutions, or funding bodies that assisted the research (but who are not listed as authors).
Example: We thank Dr. A. Sharma for analytical support and XYZ Lab for providing facilities.
Word Count: 50 – 100 words
Disclosure of Interest
Declare any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the research.
Example: The authors declare that there are no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
Word Count: 50 – 100 words
Funding Information
State funding sources, grant numbers, and roles of funders, if any. Mention if no external funding was received.
Example: This work was supported by Grant No. 12345 from ABC Foundation / This research was carried out without any financial support from funding agencies, institutions, or commercial organizations.
Word Count: 50 – 100 words
References
List all sources cited in the paper using APA citation style consistently.
Example: Rao, S. (2020). Effectiveness of Learning Modes. Journal of Education, 12(3), 45 – 60.
Word Count: As required (10 – 30 references typical)
Appendices (if any)
Extra information like full survey questionnaire, raw data, code, etc. Not mandatory.
Example: Appendix A – Survey Questionnaire
Word Count: Optional