Information For Authors
The Avishkaran Journal of Young Researchers (AJYR) is an open-access, multidisciplinary journal that welcomes a wide range of submissions, including original research articles, reviews, case reports, editorials, letters, correspondence, perspectives, hypotheses, and thought-provoking essays. Our Editorial Board, composed of active scientists from diverse fields, carefully evaluates each submission before sending it to external expert reviewers for thorough consideration.
To submit your manuscript, please use our submission portal, where you can also track the status of your submission. Before you submit, please take the time to read our author guidelines carefully. These guidelines outline important information about the submission process, including formatting requirements, ethical standards, and policies that govern the rights and responsibilities of authors. By submitting your manuscript to AJYR, you agree to adhere to these policies.
Manuscript Types and Structure
AJYR publishes a wide range of scholarly article types to accommodate diverse forms of high-quality student research across all subject areas. Authors should select the most appropriate manuscript category based on the nature, scope, and objectives of their work. All manuscripts must be prepared in clear, precise academic English and structured logically to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and ease of peer review.
Each submission should include a title page, abstract, keywords, main text, acknowledgements, references, and any applicable tables and figures. The abstract must be unstructured and should not exceed 250 words, followed by 3–6 keywords. Manuscripts should be prepared using Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spacing, and 1-inch margins. To facilitate a smooth submission process, AJYR permits free-format initial submissions; however, upon acceptance for revision, authors are required to submit a final version that conforms fully to the journal’s formatting and structural guidelines.
Detailed information on manuscript categories and the specific requirements for each article type is provided in the table below.
Table: Manuscript Types, Requirements & Structure – AJYR
| Manuscript Type | Description | Word Limit | Max Figures/Tables | Max References | Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Article | Original research with a clear question/hypothesis, detailed methods, analysis, and academic discussion | 4,000–6,000 | 6 / 4 | 60 | Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion |
| Review Article | Comprehensive synthesis of existing research on a topic, identifying trends and gaps | 6,000–8,000 | 8 / 6 | 125 | Abstract, Introduction, Topical Subsections, Conclusion |
| Meta-Analysis | Quantitative synthesis of existing studies using statistical methods | 6,000–8,000 | 8 / 5 | 100 | Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion |
| Case Report | Detailed report of a unique or instructive case with clinical insights | 2,500–3,000 | 4 / 2 | 25 | Abstract, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion |
| Perspective | Scholarly commentary offering personal insight, trends or hypotheses | 2,500–3,500 | 3 / 2 | 30 | Abstract, Main Text, Conclusion |
| Editorial | Expert opinion or discussion on relevant academic issues (usually invited) | 1,000–1,500 | 2 / 1 | 15 | Main Text |
| Letter to the Editor | Short comment on previously published work or emerging idea | 500–1,000 | 1 / 1 | 10 | Main Text |
| Correspondence | Academic dialogue or response within the journal community | 500–1,000 | 1 / 1 | 10 | Main Text |
Preparing a New Manuscript
AJYR supports a flexible submission process by allowing free-format manuscripts at the initial submission stage, enabling authors to focus on the scientific quality of their work rather than formatting requirements. Although strict formatting is not required at this stage, all manuscripts must contain the essential scholarly components, including a Title Page, Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions, Figures with Legends, Tables with Captions, Funding Information, Acknowledgements, Author Contributions, Conflict of Interest Statement, and Ethical Declarations. Once a manuscript is accepted for revision (minor or major), authors must submit a final version that fully complies with AJYR’s formatting and structural guidelines.
Title Page
The title page must contain complete and accurate bibliographic information. The manuscript title should be concise, informative, and written in sentence case, not exceeding 25 words. Abbreviations and formulae should be avoided unless they are well-established and widely recognized. Full given names and family names of all authors must be provided in the exact order used in the submission system, and spelling accuracy should be carefully verified.
Author affiliations must be listed beneath the author names, indicating the institution where the research was conducted. Affiliations should be linked to authors using lowercase superscript letters and must include full postal addresses and country names. At least one author must be designated as the corresponding author. Authors are strongly encouraged to provide their ORCID identifiers, particularly the corresponding author. If you do not have an ORCID, we recommend registering at https://orcid.org/signin.
Abstract
All manuscripts, except editorials and letters to the editor, must include a single-paragraph abstract of 200–250 words. The abstract should clearly and briefly state the purpose of the study, principal findings, and major conclusions. Citations and footnotes must not be included.
Keywords
Authors must provide four to eight keywords that accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.
Introduction
The introduction should present the essential background required to understand the study and conclude with a precise research question or hypothesis.
Materials and Methods
This section must provide enough detail for reproducibility. Ethical approval details must be included when applicable.
Results and Discussion
Results and discussion may be combined. Interpretation should be related to existing literature and research objectives.
Conclusion
Summarize key findings without introducing new results.
Abbreviations
Use sparingly and define at first use. Avoid in title, abstract, and keywords.
Acknowledgements
Recognize contributions not qualifying for authorship.
Author Contributions
Use CRediT taxonomy to describe contributions. Details: https://credit.niso.org/
Conflicts of Interest
If none exist, include: “The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.”
Ethical Approval
Provide ethics committee approval information or state “Not applicable”.
https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-declaration-of-helsinki/
Data Availability Statement
Describe where data are available or explain restrictions.
Funding
List all funding sources or state that no funding was received.
References
Citations in the Text
Use numerical order with square brackets (e.g., [1], [2]).
Reference List
List in citation order. Use LTWA abbreviations.
https://www.issn.org/services/online-services/access-to-the-ltwa/
Reference Examples
Journal Article:
Lowry OH et al. J. Biol. Chem. 1951;193:265–275.
Pelaz B et al. ACS Nano. 2017;11:2313–2381.
Book:
Constales D et al. Elsevier, 2016.
Kishi R, Grandjean P. Springer, 2019.
Chapter in edited book:
Pathak P, Sinha S. Woodhead Publishing, 2021.
Oulhote Y, Bellinger DC. Springer, 2020.
Website:
Breastcancer.org, American Cancer Society.
Conference Paper:
Rini TA et al., ICET 2020.
Chimgee D et al., ICEIT 2020.
Supplementary Materials (Optional)
Additional datasets, multimedia, and tables may be submitted and must be cited in text.
Figures
Figures must be original, high-resolution, and accompanied by captions.
Tables
Submit as editable Word text. Avoid vertical lines and shading.
Equations
Provide editable equations using Equation Editor or MathType.
Units
Use SI units and non-italic unit symbols.
