Manuscript Preparation

General requirements

Manuscripts must be prepared using the IJDRM template. Submissions that do not follow the required format may be returned for technical correction prior to peer review. Authors are expected to follow good publication practice, including originality, accurate reporting, and maintaining research records for verification.

Recommended length

IJDRM typically considers manuscripts of up to ~8,000 words (main text; excluding references and appendices). Longer papers are welcome when the topic, methods, and results require additional space; however, extended manuscripts may require additional editorial processing time.

Suggested structure by article type

Research articles should normally include:

·        Title:

 - Author names;

 - Affiliations;

 - Abstract;

 - Keywords

·        Introduction

·        Methods / Materials and Methods

·        Results

·        Discussion (may be combined with Results where appropriate)

·        Conclusion(s)

Review articles should present a clearly organized synthesis of the literature, using logical headings/subheadings and a transparent approach to literature selection.

Systematic reviews / meta-analyses should follow recognized reporting guidance (e.g., PRISMA) and provide sufficient detail to enable reproducibility (search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, screening process, and synthesis approach).

International reporting and transparency standards

IJDRM encourages authors to align manuscripts with internationally used reporting frameworks, as applicable to the study design, for example:

·        PRISMA (systematic reviews/meta-analyses)

·        STROBE (observational studies)

·        COREQ or SRQR (qualitative research)

·        CONSORT (controlled trials, where applicable)

Authors should also:

·        report methods to support replication (software names/versions; key parameters; instruments and protocols);

·        provide a Data Availability statement when data or code underpin the findings (or clearly state justified restrictions such as confidentiality, security, or legal constraints);

·        disclose Funding sources and the funder’s role (if any) in study design, analysis, interpretation, and publication decisions;

·        include Author Contributions (CRediT roles recommended) and a Conflicts of Interest statement;

·        ensure compliance with ethical and legal requirements for studies involving human participants (e.g., consent, privacy, and data protection), where applicable.

Symbols, abbreviations, units, and equations

·        Provide a List of Symbols covering all symbols used.

·        Define abbreviations at first use in the abstract and again in the main text.

·        Use SI units wherever possible.

·        Submit equations as editable text (Word equation tools/MathType), not as images.

Tables and figures

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and supplied with clear, informative titles/captions.

·        Table titles are placed above the table, using the format: Table 1. Title. Source: … (include “Source” when applicable).

·        Figure captions are placed below the figure, using the format: Figure 1. Caption. (add “Source: …” when applicable).
Ensure all visuals are legible after resizing; use adequate resolution and consistent labeling.

Footnotes

Avoid footnotes where possible. If needed, mark them with superscript lowercase letters.

References and citations (IJDRM format)

IJDRM uses APA (6th edition) reference formatting, with the reference list ordered by first appearance in the text; in-text citations are numbered consecutively (Arabic numerals) and may be placed as superscripts after punctuation.

Use of generative AI tools

Generative AI tools may not be credited as authors. If such tools were used beyond basic language editing (e.g., drafting text, producing code, generating figures, or assisting analysis), authors must disclose the tool and its purpose and confirm full responsibility for the content.