Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Asian Journal of Research and Development Studies (AJRDS)

The Asian Journal of Research and Development Studies (AJRDS) provides detailed guidelines to assist authors in preparing and submitting manuscripts that meet the journal’s high academic and ethical standards. Compliance with these guidelines ensures an efficient peer review process and increases the likelihood of publication.

  1. Manuscript Submission
  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Submissions should align with the focus and scope of AJRDS.
  • Manuscripts are submitted online through the journal’s submission portal.
  • Required files include:
    • Main manuscript (text, tables, and figures)
    • Cover letter with author details and conflict of interest statement
    • Ethical approval documents (if applicable)
    • Supplementary materials (if any)
  1. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

  1. Title Page
  • Article title
  • Full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors
  • Corresponding author clearly indicated
  1. Abstract
  • 150–250 words summarizing the research objective, methodology, results, and conclusion
  • 3–6 keywords
  1. Main Text
  • Introduction: Background, objectives, and significance
  • Methods: Study design, participants, procedures, and data analysis
  • Results: Presentation of findings in text, tables, and figures
  • Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with previous studies, limitations
  • Conclusion: Key findings and implications
  1. References
  • Follow APA 7th edition style
  • Ensure all in-text citations correspond to references
  1. Formatting Guidelines
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: Double-spaced
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Page numbers: Consecutive numbering
  • Tables and figures: Numbered sequentially with descriptive captions
  • Units and abbreviations: Use internationally recognized standards
  1. Ethical Considerations
  • Research involving humans or animals must have ethical approval
  • Informed consent is required where applicable
  • Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited; manuscripts undergo similarity checks
  1. Authorship Criteria

Authors must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Significant intellectual contribution to the study
  • Participation in manuscript drafting or revision
  • Approval of the final manuscript
  • Accountability for the accuracy and integrity of the work

Non-author contributors should be acknowledged in the manuscript.

  1. Article Types

AJRDS accepts the following:

  • Original research articles
  • Review and survey articles
  • Conceptual or theoretical studies
  • Case studies and policy analyses
  • Short communications and technical reports
  1. Submission Checklist

Before submitting, authors should ensure:

  • Manuscript follows journal scope and structure
  • All co-authors approve the submission
  • Ethical compliance documents are included
  • Tables, figures, and supplementary files are properly formatted
  • References are complete and follow APA style
  1. Peer Review and Revision
  • AJRDS uses a double-blind peer review process
  • Authors may be asked to revise manuscripts based on reviewer comments
  • Final acceptance is determined by the Editor-in-Chief
  1. Post-Acceptance
  • Accepted articles receive a DOI and are published online
  • Authors may share published articles in institutional repositories or personal websites
  • Open access ensures free global availability
  1. Contact for Queries

Authors can contact the editorial office via the journal’s online portal or email for submission support or inquiries.

Following these Author Guidelines ensures clarity, ethical compliance, and effective communication of research. Compliance helps maintain high scholarly standards and maximizes the impact of publications in AJRDS.