Instructions to Authors

International Research Journal of Sustainable Society (RJSS) is dedicated to publishing quality research work. IRJSS is a peer-reviewed open access journal published Quarterly.

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Manuscript Preparation

1. General Format

  • Format:
    • Follow the journal’s template for formatting (font type, size, margins, spacing).
  • Title Page:
    • Manuscript title.
    • Author names, affiliations, and email addresses.
    • Corresponding author’s details.
  • Abstract: A concise summary (150–300 words) outlining the research's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: 4–6 keywords relevant to the study.
  • Main Sections:
    • Introduction: Background, research objectives, and study significance.
    • Methods: Detailed description of the methodology for reproducibility.
    • Results: Clear presentation of findings, supported by tables and figures.
    • Discussion: Interpretation of results, limitations, and implications.
    • Conclusion: Summary of findings and potential future work.
  • References: Use the citation style required by the journal (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago, or journal-specific style).
  • Figures and Tables:
    • Submit high-resolution images (e.g., JPEG, PNG, or TIFF).
    • Number figures and tables sequentially with descriptive captions.
    • Embed them in the manuscript and upload separately if required.

Note: The article must not exceed 15 pages.

2. Ethical and Plagiarism Considerations

  • Plagiarism Policy:
    • Originality: Manuscripts must be original and unpublished. Do not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
    • Plagiarism Check: Most journals use plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate). Ensure your manuscript has less than the acceptable similarity index (typically <15%).
    • Proper Citation: Credit all ideas, text, figures, or data borrowed from other works. Use quotation marks for direct quotes and provide in-text citations.
    • Self-Plagiarism: Avoid recycling your previously published work without proper citation or permission.
  • Consequences of Plagiarism:
    • Manuscripts with detected plagiarism will be rejected outright.
    • Severe cases may lead to a ban on future submissions or notification to your institution.

3. Authorship and Contributions

  • Criteria: List only those who contributed significantly to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.
  • Acknowledgments: Mention funding sources, technical assistance, or other non-author contributions.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Declare any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts.

4. Data Availability

  • Statement: Include a data availability statement detailing where supporting data can be accessed.
  • Supplementary Material: Upload additional files like datasets, appendices, or multimedia if relevant.

5. Submission Process

  • Online Portal: Submit via the journal’s online submission system.
  • Cover Letter:
    • Address the editor-in-chief.
    • Highlight the manuscript's significance.
    • Confirm adherence to ethical standards and originality.
  • File Formats: Upload the manuscript in Word format.

6. Peer Review and Revisions

  • Peer Review: Be prepared for a double-blind or single-blind review process.
  • Revisions: Address reviewers’ comments thoroughly and provide a detailed response to their feedback.

7. Fees and Open Access

  • Article Processing Charges (APC): Check for submission, publication, or open-access fees.

8. Post-Acceptance

  • Proofreading: Review the final proof for errors.
  • Copyright: Sign the copyright transfer agreement or opt for a Creative Commons license for open access.