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Work through these steps in order to get your paper published in JMVRA, a UGC Status & Parameters, transparent peer-reviewed journal.
5-Step Process
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Submission Guidelines
A note on acceptance and publication timing. This is for all acceptance and Publication Time: Specialist reviewers assess your paper, and you receive the acceptance or rejection decision by email and WhatsApp.
- Submit papers as MS Word files (.doc / .docx)
- A paper needs at least 4 pages, and there is no upper limit
- Typeface: Times New Roman, with 12pt for body text and 14pt for headings
- Abstract length: 150–250 words; number of keywords: 5–8 terms
- Plagiarism level has to stay under 15% (Turnitin / iThenticate)
- Give complete details for every co-author (name, designation, institution, email)
- Use one citation style throughout for references: IEEE, APA, or MLA
- The paper has to be original, previously unpublished and not being reviewed by another venue
Publication Timeline
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Initial Screening | Fit with scope, formatting and completeness are verified |
| Plagiarism Check | Checked with Turnitin / iThenticate; similarity under 15% |
| Peer Review Notification | Acceptance or rejection sent via email and WhatsApp |
| Revision (if required) | Author's discretion |
| Final Acceptance | Once the editor has confirmed the revised version |
| Publication after Payment | When the payment and the documents are all in |
| Certificate issuance | Immediately after publication |
Required Paper Structure
- Title (brief and informative, at most 15 words)
- Author(s) Name, Designation, Affiliation
- Abstract and Keywords
- Introduction & Literature Review
- Methodology / Research Design
- Results & Discussion
- Conclusion & Future Scope
- Acknowledgement (if any)
- References
Languages Accepted
JMVRA takes papers in English or in any regional Indian language. Whatever language the paper is in, the abstract must always be supplied in English.
Preparing Your Paper Before You Submit
- Follow the JMVRA template — it sets the layout and headings
- Test similarity — it should be under 15%
- Gather author information — names, affiliations and email addresses
- Proofread carefully — tables and references above all
- Get declarations ready — covering originality and ethics
After Publication
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Practical Tips for Preparing a Manuscript for the Publication Process
Most delays in publishing come from avoidable preparation gaps rather than from the review itself. These habits help your paper move through each stage with fewer interruptions.
- Use the template from the start. Write inside the supplied template instead of reformatting at the end. Late conversion often disrupts headings, tables and references, and creates errors that screening staff must return.
- Prepare an anonymous version. Remove names, affiliations and identifying acknowledgements from the review copy, including file properties and self-references that point to you, and keep a separate title page.
- Check references against the text. Make sure every in-text citation has a matching entry in the reference list, formatted consistently. Orphaned or mismatched citations suggest carelessness to editors and reviewers.
- Have a colleague read it cold. Ask someone outside your project to read the abstract and introduction and summarise your contribution. Their misunderstandings show where the writing needs to be clearer.
- Plan for the final stage. Keep high-resolution figures, signed forms and author details ready, so that final documents can be supplied immediately after acceptance.
Prepare in the template, anonymise carefully, verify references and keep final materials ready, so every stage proceeds without avoidable delay.
Questions Researchers Often Ask
Q1. Which file type is required for submitting my paper?
Use an MS Word file (.doc / .docx) set in Times New Roman (12pt for body text, 14pt for headings), and include an abstract of 150–250 words along with 5–8 keywords. Setting up the styles at the start saves tedious reformatting later.
Q2. What is the total time for the publication process?
Specialists review your paper, then email and WhatsApp bring you the decision to accept or reject. Time taken varies with reviewer availability and the revision needed, so no fixed turnaround is promised.
Q3. Is it possible to submit a paper written in a language besides English?
Yes. JMVRA takes papers in English or any regional Indian language, but the abstract always has to be given in English.
Q4. Is the JMVRA template compulsory?
Yes. Your submission ought to follow the template.
Q5. How will I be told that my paper has been accepted?
Decisions are sent by email and WhatsApp.
At-a-Glance Checklist
- Template appliedLayout and sections
- Abstract of 150–250 wordsPlus 5–8 keywords
- Similarity under 15%Checked prior to submission
- Paperwork preparedOnce accepted
- Language agreedThrough the editorial office
Your Paper's Journey at JMVRA, From Submission to Publication
- SubmitYou receive a paper ID
- ScreenScope & similarity
- ReviewDouble-blind
- DecideEmail & SMS
- RevisionReply to each point
- AcceptCopyright & fee
- ProduceA DOI if you ask for one
- PublishMonthly issue
₹971 INR / $41 USDPublication fee — billed only after acceptance
on requestCrossref DOI — an optional extra, on request
on requestPrinted certificate — optional extra
₹1100 / $170Printed journal + certificate + DOI package
On requestReview report shared with the author
₹0Billed when you submit or while under review
How long review takes depends on the reviewers and on any revision required, so no set turnaround is promised; you are told of acceptance or rejection by email and WhatsApp.
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