The following are the guidelines applicable to contributors :-

Full Papers should present detailed studies that provide new and significant findings, including detailed methodology, results, and discussions. These articles should not be more than 5,000 words in length including figures, tables, references, and 5 keywords.

Short Communications/Research Letters are concise reports on significant advancements or preliminary results, with a word limit of around 4000 words including figures, tables, references, and 5 keywords.

Review Articles offer in-depth analyses of current knowledge, trends, and future directions within a broad or specialized field. These extensive reviews range from 5,000 to 7,000 words including figures, tables, references, and 5 keywords. In the review articles, authors are expected to provide a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on a specific topic, including a clear introduction, critical evaluation of existing literature, and identification of research gaps and future directions in their chosen field. The article should be organized with the following sections: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Main Text (with headings and sub-headings at the author’s discretion), Summary and Conclusions, Future Perspectives, Acknowledgements, Relevant figures and tables to support the discussion, and a comprehensive reference list. Reviews should cover all relevant literature, particularly recent publications from the past five years.

Edited Book contains contributions from multiple authors on various topics related to a central theme or subject area. The editor(s) of the book are responsible for selecting and compiling the chapters, ensuring that the content is cohesive and aligns with the book’s overall purpose. It should contain a page range of 150 to 200 pages including figures, tables, and references.

Book Chapter in an edited book is a section authored by one or more contributors, assembled by an editor to address different facets of a central topic or theme within a single volume. It should provide a comprehensive overview of a particular topic from various viewpoints with a word limit of around 2500 to 4000 words (10 to 15 pages) including figures, tables, and references.

Note: Exceptions to these guidelines may be considered if discussed in advance with the Editor-in-Chief.

Submission Guidelines

Submission Checklist 

• Read the Aims and Scope under the About the Journal page to make sure your manuscript is suitable for the journal you are going to contribute.
• The paper/chapter has not been published before; nor is it under consideration for publication anywhere else.
• The submission of the paper/chapter has been approved by all the authors.
• The submission file is in a single Microsoft Word format including Abstract, keywords, main body, references, all figures (including relevant captions), and all tables (including titles and description).
• If your manuscript contains special characters, equations, or any precise formatting that needs to be retained, please submit a PDF of your manuscript for reference in addition to an editable version.
• One author has been designated as the corresponding author with a proper E-mail address and Full postal address.
• Manuscript has been ‘spell-checked’ and ‘grammar checked’.
• References are in the correct format.
• All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa.
• Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Web).
• A competing interest statement is provided, even if the authors have no competing interests to declare.

Submission Policies

• The date of receipt is established by the official acknowledgment from the editorial office.
• The author agrees with the editorial office to edit the paper for readability.
• If a related paper from the same author is submitted elsewhere while the paper is under consideration at our journal, a copy of the related paper must be sent to the editor to ensure there is no significant overlap between these two papers.
• If the paper includes personal information, please provide a written statement of permission from any person who is quoted. E-mail permission messages are acceptable.
• The editors also reserve the right to reject a paper even after it has been accepted if it becomes apparent that there are serious problems with the scientific content or with violations of our publishing policies.

How to Submit

We provide two ways to submit papers:

• Clicking on Submit an Article , fill in your personal information, and upload the MS Word file to contribute as the author.
• You can also send your manuscript directly via email to info@mgmpublications.com or publicationmgm@gmail.com

After Submission

Once you submit your paper, you will typically receive our initial feedback within 2-3 days.

Similarity Checking

Submissions to journals of MGM Publishing House are automatically screened using iThenticate/Turnitin’s Cross Check software within the editorial system to detect plagiarism in submitted manuscripts. Plagiarism in a submitted manuscript must be below 15% for further consideration.

Review Process

What is Peer Review?

Peer review is the process where experts in the same field evaluate an author’s work, research, or ideas before it’s published in a journal, conference proceedings, or book. The goal is to assess the work’s validity, quality, and originality. Peer review helps ensure that only high-quality research is published, maintaining the integrity of the field.

Peer Review Process

Our reviewers come from the journal’s team and those recommended by authors. The peer review process consists of five steps:

Step 1: Submission:

The author submits the paper through the journal’s online system or by email.

Step 2: Initial Assessment

Editors review the paper’s structure and suitability before sending it to the Editor-in-Chief for evaluation of originality and interest. Papers lacking in these areas may be rejected without further review.

Step 3: Review Reports

The Editor-in-Chief or assigned editors invite at least two suitable reviewers based on their expertise, availability, and potential conflicts of interest. The reviewers assess the paper by a given deadline and provide recommendations (accept, revise, or reject).

 Step 4: Editor Decision

 The Editor-in-Chief or assigned editors make the final decision based on the reviewers’ reports. If there is a significant disagreement between reviewers, an additional reviewer may be consulted.

 Step 5: Feedback to Authors

 Authors receive the final decision and anonymous reviewer comments. If accepted, the paper moves to production; if revisions are needed or the paper is rejected, constructive feedback is provided to help the author improve their work.

Article Processing Charge (APC) 

Why APC?

MGM Publishing House does not charge any publication fee for articles; however, to ensure free access and maintain publishing quality, an Article Processing Charge (APC) applies to authors whose manuscripts are accepted after peer review. The APC covers minimal costs related to peer review, editing, typesetting, publishing, and archiving.

Discount and Waiver Policy

Editorial board members are eligible for discounts or waivers as a benefit. Besides, authors with high-quality papers who are unable to afford the APC can apply for discounts or waivers, which are assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Managing Editor, considering both the quality of the research and the author’s financial situation.

Open Access Policy

What is Open Access?

Open Access (OA) provides free, immediate, and unrestricted online access to research, including articles and reviews, without subscription fees or price barriers. OA allows everyone, including worldwide researchers and the general public, to freely access, share, and reuse research, as long as the original publication is properly cited, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.

Copyright and OA Licenses

Authors retain copyright but grant the publisher broad rights to publish and distribute their work online. Authors have a license under which readers can use and share the article.

1. Rights Granted to Authors

 Authors retain copyright of their research articles published in MGM Publishing House journals, as articles are published under a CC-   BY (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0) International License. This license allows for broad dissemination and reuse, including for commercial purposes, as long as proper credit is given to authors.

1. Rights Granted to Publisher

MGM Publishing House holds the following rights for its published articles:

• Exclusive rights to publish, distribute, and grant permissions to others, including for commercial use.
• Rights to provide the article in various forms and media to ensure compatibility with future technologies.
• Authority to enforce rights against third parties, such as in cases of plagiarism or copyright infringement.

Benefits of OA for Authors

• Visibility and Accessibility: OA articles are freely available online, increasing visibility and likelihood of inclusion in search engines and databases.
• Higher Citation Impact: OA articles are cited more frequently due to their free and unlimited accessibility.
• Faster Publication: OA articles are typically published online more rapidly than those of traditional, subscription-based, and printed journals.

OA Information and Policy

MGM Publishing House offers fully open access journals, providing global researchers, scholars, and professionals with immediate access to the latest research under an open access license. All published articles are freely accessible but proper citation is needed for reuse them. However, some open access articles, particularly reviews, may include figures, tables, or text from other sources for which MGM Publishing House does not hold copyright or re-licensing rights. If you wish to reuse such material, please consult the original copyright holder (typically the original publisher or authors) for permission. Open access publication is supported by the authors’ institutions or research funding agencies through Article Processing Charges (APCs).

Writing Manuscript

• We accept papers/chapters in English and Hindi languages.
• Articles must be original and previously unpublished. The manuscript must be typed on A4 size paper in the single-column format of MS Word with 1.5 line spacing and one-inch margins all around. The text must be typed in Times New Roman font (for English medium) and Kruti Dev 010 or Devlys 010 font (for Hindi medium) with a font size of 12.
• Submit math equations as editable text rather than images. Whenever possible, present simple formulas in line with the text and use the solidus (/) for small fractions, such as X/Y. Variables should generally be italicized. Powers of e are typically more clearly written as exp. Any equations that need to be displayed separately from the text should be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals as (1), (2), etc. Similarly for tables and figures/graphs: Table 1; Figure 1, etc. Tables should not duplicate results in graphs.
• Submit tables as editable text, not images. Place tables either near the relevant text or on separate pages at the end. Include any table notes below the table body. Use tables sparingly and ensure they do not duplicate results described elsewhere in the article.
• Ensure that each table/ figure has a caption. Supply captions just above the table and just below the figure/graph. A caption should comprise a brief description of the illustration. Keep text in the illustrations themselves to a minimum but explain all symbols and abbreviations used.
• Graphs: With minimum descriptive text, graph axes should be labeled with variable written out in full, along the length of the axes, with the unit in parenthesis. All figures/graphs must be in .jpg/.jpeg/.png format.
• Define any non-standard abbreviations in a footnote on the first page of the article. Abbreviations used in the abstract must also be defined upon their first mention, as well as in the footnote. Make sure abbreviations are used consistently throughout the article.
• Use footnotes sparingly and number them consecutively. Use your word processor’s footnote feature if possible; otherwise, indicate their positions in the text and list them at the end of the article. Do not include footnotes in the Reference list.

Manuscript Structure 

Sections

Divide your manuscript into clearly defined and numbered sections. Subsections should be numbered 1.1 (then 1.1.1, 1.1.2, …), 1.2, etc. (the abstract is not included in section numbering). Use this numbering also for internal cross-referencing: do not just refer to ‘the text’. Any subsection may be given a brief heading. Each heading should appear on its own separate line.

Paper Structure:

Author(s) should submit the single word/pdf file that contains the following information:

• Title: Keep the title concise and informative. It is often used in information retrieval systems. Whenever possible, avoid using abbreviations and formulae.
• Authors: It should contain the given name(s) and family name(s) of each author, ensuring that all names are spelled correctly. List the authors’ affiliation addresses (where the work was conducted) beneath their names. Use a lowercase superscript letter after each author’s name to and in front of the appropriate Include the full postal address for each affiliation, along with the country name and, if available, the email address of each author. Also, clearly indicate the corresponding author responsible for communication during and after publication, including any future inquiries about Methodology and Materials. Ensure their email is provided and kept up to date.
• Abstract: An abstract should provide a brief summary of your article, including the research purpose, methodology, key results, and main conclusions. Since abstracts are often presented separately from the full article, they must be able to stand alone. Avoid references and uncommon abbreviations in the abstract.
• Keywords: Directly after the abstract, include up to 5 keywords and avoid general, plural terms and multiple concepts (e.g., avoid ‘and’, ‘of’). Use abbreviations sparingly; only well-established ones in the field are acceptable. These keywords will be used for indexing purposes.
• Introduction: The introduction should be concise and state the objectives of the work. It should provide an adequate background, cite relevant sources, avoid a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results, and clarify specialized terms and abbreviations to ensure accessibility for readers.
• Methodology: This section should include enough detail about the experiment, simulation, statistical test, or analysis conducted to allow another researcher to replicate the method and reproduce the results.
• Results and Discussion/Chapter Content: This section should present the key findings of your study, using tables only when necessary for clarity, and numbered sequentially with concise captions. This should also discuss the significance of the results, comparing them to prior research with appropriate references. Avoid extensive citations and discussion of published literature.
• Conclusion: The conclusion should be short and summarize key findings, highlight their significance, acknowledge limitations, suggest future research, and provide a concise closing statement on the study’s contribution. It may stand alone or form a subsection of the Results and Discussion section.
• Acknowledgements: The acknowledgment section should thank funding sources, collaborators, technical supporters, and those who provided personal or moral support, as well as mention any ethical approval received for the study.
• References: References should be given at the end of the manuscript. A reference should provide sufficient information for your reader to locate the cited article, and it’s important to ensure accuracy so that links to the referenced articles can be correctly established.

Chapter Structure:

The author (s) should submit a single word/pdf file that contains the following information: 

• Title of the Chapter
• Author Name, Designation, Affiliation, and Email
• Introduction
• Chapter Content
• Conclusion
• References

Reference Labelling Systems

There are two main reference labeling systems.

1. Vancouver System:References are numbered sequentially within the text, appearing in square brackets (e.g., [1], [4-7]). A single number can represent multiple citations of the same reference. The reference list at the article’s end is arranged in numerical order.
2. Harvard System:References include the author’s name and year of publication in the text (e.g., Smith 2001 or Smith and Jones 2001). For multiple authors, only the first name is used followed by “et al.” (e.g., Smith et al. 2001). When multiple works by the same author(s) in the same year are cited, distinguish them by letters (e.g., 2001a). The reference list at the end of your article, when using this system, should be arranged in alphabetical order.

Ensure consistency by using one system throughout your article.

Please also note the following:

• Authors are requested to include only a list of cited References and not a Bibliography. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list (and vice versa).
• Material that is a footnote to the text should not be included in the reference list.
• Unpublished results and personal communications should not be cited in the reference list but may be mentioned in the text.
• Referencing online material from web addresses that lack long-term stability is discouraged.
• Citation of a reference as ‘in press’ implies that the item has been accepted for publication.
• The references must follow the style guide of the American Psychological Association (APA) (https://apastyle.apa.org).
• For nomenclature and units follow internationally accepted rules and conventions. If other quantities are mentioned, give their equivalent in SI.
• The final decision on the paper’s acceptance, revision, or rejection rests with the Editor, and it depends entirely on the standard and relevance of the paper. If accepted then the corresponding author(s) will be asked to pay the Article Processing Charge (APC). 
• The final draft may be subjected to editorial amendment to suit the Journal’s requirements.

Examples of Referencing Style

Journal Citation Format:

Abdullah, S. A., Iqbal, A., & Frormann, L. (2008). Melt mixing of carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes incorporated polyurethanes. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 110(1), 196-202. A DOI can be used to cite and link to electronic articles where an article is in press/early view.

Conference Proceedings Citation Format:

Fischmeister, H. F. (1982). Development and present status of the science and technology of hard materials, Science of Hard Materials, Viswanadham, R. K., Rowcliffe, D. J., & Gurland, J. (Eds.) Plenum Press, New York, USA, 1-45.

Book Citation Format:

German, R. M. (1990). Powder injection molding, metal powder industries federation, Princeton.

Book Chapter Citation Format

Swain, S. K., Sahoo, G., & Sarkar, N. (2015). Manufacturing of chemically modified Date Palm leaf fibre-reinforced polymer composites. In M. Jawaid (Ed.) Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites (291-308). Springer International Publishing.

Thesis Citation Format

Johnson, J. L. (1994). Densification, Microstructural evolution, and thermal properties of liquid phase sintered composites, Ph.D. Thesis, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA.

Web Source Citation Format:

Unnithan, S. (2019). Attack of the Drones, India Today, [Online] available at https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/the-big-story/story/20191014-attack-ofthe-drones-1605824-2019-10-04, accessed on Aug. 23, 2024.

Note:

• If the total number of authors in any citation is ≤ 10, then write all authors’ names in the prescribed format as mentioned earlier.
• For more than 10 authors in any citation, write et al. after writing the names of 10 authors.
• In case any required information (such as volume number, page number, year of publication, name of publisher, etc.) is missing from the citation, the author(s) must include the DOI of the respective citation at its end.

Journal Abbreviations Source

Journal names should be abbreviated according to list of title word abbreviations: https://www.issn.org/2-22661-LTWA-online.php

Prof. (Dr.) Ravi Kant Modi
Chief Editor