How to Publish a Research Paper in JMVRA — The Complete Author Guide
Everything you need from the first draft to the certificate: the journal template, paper structure, IEEE references, ethics and AI-use rules, the checklist, the documents to send after acceptance and the fees — charged only once your paper is accepted.
- Fee after acceptance
- Word template
- IEEE references
- Double-blind review
- CC BY 4.0
The Essentials Before You Write
The 7 Stages of Publishing a Paper in JMVRA
Orange stages are waiting on you; the rest are handled by the journal and its reviewers. Your paper is evaluated by expert reviewers, and acceptance or rejection notifications are sent via email and SMS.
Submit online
AuthorUpload the manuscript in Word format through the submission page.
Registration ID
JournalA Registration ID and Private Key are emailed to the corresponding author.
Screening
JournalScope, format and similarity (Turnitin / iThenticate, below 15%) are checked.
Double-blind review
ReviewersSubject experts review the paper without seeing author identities.
Decision
JournalAcceptance or rejection notifications are sent via email and SMS, with reviewer comments.
Fee & documents
AuthorAfter acceptance only: pay the fee and send the undertaking, formatted paper and ID proof.
Publication
JournalThe paper is published in the monthly issue and certificates open on Track Paper.
Keep the Registration ID and Private Key from your first email — they open your paper on Track Paper, where certificates appear after publication.
Format Your Paper to the Journal Template
A correctly formatted paper goes straight to review; one that is not is returned for correction first.
Document format
- Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) — PDF is not accepted for submission
- A4 paper size (210 × 297 mm)
- Double-spaced text throughout
- File named with your Registration ID once allotted
Typography & figures
- Times New Roman, 12-point; headings 12-point bold
- Single column unless the template says otherwise
- Figures at 300 dpi or more (TIFF, PNG, JPEG), captions below
- Tables built in Word, titles above, notes below
- Figures and tables numbered consecutively
What Reviewers Expect to Find, in Order
Papers are judged on originality, significance, clarity, relevance, correctness and presentation. Follow this order and nothing a reviewer looks for will be missing.
Title page
A concise, informative title (15 words maximum), all author names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s email.
Abstract & keywords
An abstract of up to 250 words — background, methods, results, conclusion — and 4–6 keywords.
Introduction
The problem, why it matters, and your objectives or hypotheses.
Literature review
A critical review of relevant work that shows the gap your paper fills.
Methodology
Methods, data collection, analysis techniques and ethical considerations, in enough detail to repeat.
Results & discussion
Findings with tables and figures, their interpretation and comparison with earlier studies.
Conclusion
Key findings, implications, limitations and directions for future research.
References
IEEE style, numbered in order of first citation, with DOIs where available.
IEEE References, With Examples
Number references in square brackets in order of first appearance, and reuse the same number when you cite a source again. Every in-text citation must appear in the list.
[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.
[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.
[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.
Integrity Rules Every Author Must Meet
Originality
The paper must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. Similarity is checked before review; the accepted level is below 15%.
AI-use disclosure
Declare any AI tools used in writing, analysis or images. Undisclosed AI-generated text is treated as a policy breach.
Authorship
List everyone who contributed substantially, in the agreed order. Up to 5 authors are included in the fee.
Conflicts & approvals
Declare conflicts of interest, funding, and ethics approval or consent where people or animals are involved.
Check your paper before you submit: plagiarism check with Turnitin / iThenticate.
Submission Checklist and Documents After Acceptance
At submission
- Main manuscript — complete paper in Word, all sections
- Figures & tables — high resolution, titled and numbered
- Author information — all authors, affiliations and ORCID iDs
- Declarations — conflicts of interest, ethics approval, AI use
After acceptance — in one email
- Undertaking form, signed by hand and scanned — download (opens in a new tab)
- Formatted manuscript (.doc), named with your Registration ID
- Identity proof of the corresponding author
- Payment proof — amount, transaction ID and date
Send to [email protected] with the Registration ID in the subject.
Publication Charges — Paid Only After Acceptance
No submission or review fee. The publication fee covers up to 5 authors; each additional author is ₹500. Optional services are chosen after acceptance.
| Charge | Indian authors | Foreign authors |
|---|---|---|
| Publication fee (up to 5 authors) | ₹971 INR | $41 USD |
| Each additional author | ₹500 | — |
| Crossref DOI (optional) | ₹300 | $20 |
| Hard copy of certificate (optional) | ₹500 | $100 |
| Journal hard copy + certificate + DOI | ₹1100 | $170 |
| Transparent peer-review report (optional) | ₹700 | $20 |
Full details: publication charges · pay online · DOI & hard copy.
Why Papers Are Returned — and How to Avoid It
Submit Your Research Paper to JMVRA
Upload your paper in the journal template. You receive a Registration ID straight away; after screening and double-blind review, the decision is sent by email and SMS. Pay only if your paper is accepted.
Author Guideline FAQs
What file format should I submit?
Which reference style does JMVRA use?
When do I pay the publication fee?
How many authors can a paper have?
How long does review take?
What documents are needed after acceptance?
How do I get my certificate?
Is a DOI included?
Before you click submit
- Paper written into the journal template (.docx), A4, Times New Roman 12, double-spaced
- Abstract of up to 250 words and 4–6 keywords on the first page
- References in IEEE style, every citation in the list and every list entry cited
- Similarity checked — below 15% — and any AI use declared
- All authors (up to 5 in the fee), affiliations and the corresponding e-mail listed
Fees and paperwork in detail
A question the guide did not answer?
The editorial office replies on e-mail and WhatsApp; quote your registration ID if you already have one.
