Please read these guidelines carefully before preparing and submitting your manuscript to IJERMSH.
IJERMSH is an open-access, peer-reviewed, monthly international journal. We welcome original research contributions from scholars, academicians, PhD students, and practitioners worldwide. All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review — both author and reviewer identities are concealed throughout to ensure objectivity.
Manuscripts must be: (1) Original and unpublished. (2) Not under simultaneous review with any other journal or conference. All authors must provide full affiliation, designation, and ORCID ID (if available). At least one author must be designated as the corresponding author.
File Format: MS Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF.
Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 12pt, for body text.
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines throughout.
Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
Page Numbers: Bottom centre, starting from page 1.
Tables & Figures: Numbered sequentially with captions. High resolution (min. 300 DPI).
Headings: Level 1: Bold, 14pt. Level 2: Bold, 12pt. Level 3: Bold Italic, 12pt.
(1) Title Page: Full title, all author names, affiliations, corresponding author email, ORCID IDs.
(2) Abstract: 150–300 words. No citations, abbreviations, or reference to figures.
(3) Keywords: 4–8 keywords, semicolon-separated.
(4) Introduction: Background, problem statement, objectives, significance.
(5) Literature Review: Existing research and theoretical framework.
(6) Methodology: Research design, data collection, sample, analytical methods.
(7) Results & Discussion: Findings, interpretation, implications.
(8) Conclusion: Summary, contributions, future research.
(9) References: APA 7th Edition.
(10) Appendices (if any): Labelled A, B, C...
All references must follow APA 7th Edition. Examples:
Journal: Smith, J. A. (2024). Title of article. Journal Name, 30(2), 45–62. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Book: Johnson, M. (2023). Title of book (3rd ed.). Publisher.
Website: Organization. (2025, January 10). Title. URL
Minimum: 15 references for research papers; 30+ for review articles.
Plagiarism: All manuscripts are screened via Turnitin — combined similarity and AI-content score must be under 10%, or the paper is returned for review and revision.
Authorship: Only those who made substantial contributions should be listed.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any interests that could influence the work.
Data Integrity: All data must be accurate, authentic, and ethically collected.
Self-plagiarism: Authors must not re-publish their own previously published content.
Option 1 — Online Form: ijermsh.com/submit.php
Option 2 — Email: submission@ijermsh.com
Include: (1) Manuscript file, (2) Author details sheet, (3) Short cover letter, (4) Plagiarism report (if available).
Response time: 2–3 business days acknowledgement. Review: 2–4 weeks.
| Type | Word Limit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Research Paper | 3,000–8,000 | Original empirical or theoretical research. |
| Review Article | 5,000–10,000 | Comprehensive review of existing literature. |
| Case Study | 2,000–5,000 | In-depth real-world case analysis. |
| Conceptual Paper | 3,000–7,000 | New theoretical frameworks or models. |
| Short Communication | 1,000–2,500 | Brief reports of significant findings. |
