Author Guidelines
1. Manuscript Submission Process:
Manuscripts must be submitted through the IRASS Publisher Online Submission System.
The submission should include the main manuscript file, abstract, keywords, and any supplementary materials.
Ensure that your manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another publisher.
2. Manuscript Format:
File Type: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
Page: Set the page size to A4.
Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.
Pages: The text must be within 30 printable pages. Use a single-column layout.
3. Title Page:
Title: Provide a concise, descriptive title (up to 15 words).
Author Information:
Full names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs for all authors.
The corresponding author’s email and contact information must be clearly indicated.
Acknowledgments: If applicable, mention any grants, funding sources, or contributions.
4. Abstract & Keywords:
Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 300 words, providing a brief overview of the research aims, methods, key findings, and conclusions.
Keywords: List 4-6 keywords that reflect the core content of your manuscript.
5. Body of the Manuscript:
Introduction: Clearly state the purpose, research questions, and the significance of the study.
Literature Review: Provide a summary of relevant prior work, identifying gaps your study aims to fill.
Methodology: Describe in detail the methods used for data collection and analysis.
Results: Present findings in a clear, concise manner. Use tables and figures where necessary.
Discussion: Interpret the results, discussing their implications and relevance to existing research.
Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and suggest directions for future research.
6. Tables and Figures:
Tables: Tables should be numbered consecutively and may be placed within the manuscript or provided at the end of the manuscript, according to the journal's formatting requirements.
Figures: Number figures consecutively in the text (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2). Each figure should include a legend. High-resolution images are required (minimum of 300 DPI).
7. References:
Follow the APA citation style for all references.
Ensure all in-text citations are correctly formatted and appear in the reference list.
8. Ethics and Permissions:
Authors must ensure their work adheres to ethical guidelines, especially concerning data collection and privacy.
If the manuscript includes material that requires permission for use (such as previously published tables, figures, or data), obtain written consent and provide evidence of permission during submission.
9. Plagiarism and Originality:
All manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using plagiarism detection software.
Similarity reports are used as one component of the editorial assessment. A similarity level above 20% may require further examination, revision, clarification, or other editorial action depending on the nature and sources of the matched content.
10. Copyright and Open Access
Upon acceptance, authors are required to complete the applicable copyright and publication agreement.
IRASS Publisher operates under an immediate Open Access publishing model. Published articles are made freely and immediately accessible online without subscription or reader access charges.
Applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs), where required, support the editorial, production, hosting, DOI registration, platform, and publication services associated with the publication process.
Payment of an APC does not guarantee acceptance and does not influence editorial or peer-review decisions.
Authors retain the rights specified in the applicable copyright and licensing agreement, and published articles are distributed under the licence stated on the individual article and journal website.
11. Publication Fees:
IRASS Publisher operates an Open Access publishing model supported by Article Processing Charges (APCs).
Applicable APCs are payable after manuscript acceptance and before publication, according to the journal's current publication fee schedule.
Payment of an APC does not guarantee manuscript acceptance and does not influence editorial or peer-review decisions.
Discounts or waivers may be available for eligible authors, including authors from low-income countries or authors experiencing financial constraints, subject to the publisher's applicable policies and eligibility requirements.
12. Proofreading and Final Approval:
Before publication, authors will receive proofs of their manuscript. Authors must review and approve these proofs within 2 business days.
Only minor corrections to grammar, spelling, or formatting will be allowed at the proofing stage.