Author Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in submitting to JMVRA.
Please follow these guidelines carefully to ensure your manuscript meets our
requirements. A paper that arrives correctly formatted goes to a reviewer the
same day; one that does not is returned for correction first, which is the
most common reason a submission misses the 1–2 day review window.
1 Manuscript Preparation
Document Format
- Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) — PDF is not accepted for submission
- A4 paper size (210 × 297 mm)
- Double-spaced text throughout
- File named after your Registration ID once allotted
Sample Paper Format
Typography
- Times New Roman, 12-point font
- Section headings: 12-point bold
- Subsection headings: 12-point bold
- Page numbers in the footer, as per the sample paper format
- Single column unless the sample format states otherwise
2 Paper Structure
Papers are assessed on originality, significance, interest, clarity,
relevance, correctness and presentation. The structure below is what
reviewers expect to find, in this order.
Title Page
- Concise, informative title (15 words max)
- Author names and affiliations
- Corresponding author details with email
Methodology
- Detailed description of research methods
- Data collection procedures
- Analysis techniques
- Ethical considerations
Abstract & Keywords
- Abstract: 250 words maximum
- Structured with background, methods, results, conclusion
- Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms
Results & Discussion
- Clear presentation of findings
- Use of tables, figures and graphs
- Interpretation of results
- Comparison with existing literature
Introduction
- Clear statement of the problem
- Relevance and significance of the research
- Research objectives and hypotheses
Conclusion
- Summary of key findings
- Implications for theory and practice
- Limitations of the study
- Recommendations for future research
Literature Review
- Comprehensive review of relevant literature
- Critical analysis of existing research
- Identification of research gaps
References
- Follow IEEE citation style
- Include DOI when available
- Ensure all citations in text appear in references
3 Reference Style
The journal follows IEEE citation style. References are numbered in
square brackets in order of first appearance, and the same number is reused
each time that source is cited again. Please check every entry against the
templates below before submitting.
Journal Article
[1] J. K. Author, "Name of paper," Title of Journal, vol. X, no. X, pp. xxx-xxx, Month Year.
Example: [1] S. Chen and B. Mulgrew, "A clustering technique for digital communications channel equalization," IEEE Trans. Neural Networks, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 570-578, Jul. 1993.
Book
[2] Name of Manual/Handbook, x ed., Abbrev. Name of Co., City of Co., Abbrev. State, Year.
Example: [2] Transmission Systems for Communications, 3rd ed., Western Electric Co., Winston-Salem, NC, 1985.
Conference Paper
[3] J. K. Author, "Title of paper," in Abbreviated Name of Conf., City of Conf., Abbrev. State, Year, pp. xxx-xxx.
Example: [3] G. R. Faulhaber, "Design of service systems with priority reservation," in Conf. Rec. 1995 IEEE Int. Conf. Communications, Seattle, WA, 1995, pp. 3-8.
4 Figures and Tables
Figures
- High resolution (300 dpi minimum)
- Accepted formats: TIFF, PNG, JPEG
- Numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2)
- Clear, descriptive captions below figures
- Each figure also supplied as a separate file
Tables
- Created using Word’s table function — not images of tables
- Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2)
- Descriptive title above each table
- Notes and abbreviations explained below the table
5 Submission Checklist
Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure you have prepared the following items.
| Item | Description |
|---|
| Main Manuscript | Complete paper in Word format (.doc, .docx) with all sections |
| Figures | High-resolution images, each in a separate file |
| Tables | Properly formatted tables with titles and notes |
| Cover Letter | Brief introduction of your paper and its significance |
| Undertaking Form | Signed undertaking by authors — download the form |
| Author Information | Complete details of all authors including ORCID iDs |
| Ethical Statement | Declaration of any conflicts of interest and ethical approvals |
| Payment Proof | Sent after acceptance — transaction ID, amount and date |
