Authors Guidelines

  1. Language and Manuscript Preparation
  • Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their work reviewed by a professional language editor or a native English speaker prior to submission.
  • Submissions that do not meet linguistic standards or adhere to formatting requirements will be desk-rejected without peer review.
  1. Article Types Accepted

The journal welcomes the following categories:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Book Reviews
  1. Manuscript Formatting Requirements
  • File format: Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). PDF submissions will not be accepted.
  • Length: Maximum 15-20 pages including all text, tables, figures, and references.
  • Page layout:
    • A4 page size
    • One-column format
    • Double-spaced
    • Margins: 1.5 inches on all sides
  • Font:
    • Typeface: Times New Roman
    • Title: 12 pt bold
    • Main text: 10 pt regular
  • Pagination: All pages should be numbered consecutively in the upper right corner.
  1. Title Page

The first page must include:

  • Article Title: Concise, informative, and free of abbreviations or articles (“the”, “a”, “an”). Use title case capitalization and bold typeface.
  • Author Names: Full names (first and last) without academic titles or ranks. Separate multiple authors with commas; place “and” before the final author.
  • Author Affiliations: Include department, institution/university, city, country, and email for each author.
  • Corresponding Author: Indicated with an asterisk (*) and must include full postal address, phone number (optional), and a functional email ID.
  1. Abstract and Keywords
  • Abstract: Between 150–250 words. It should succinctly cover the background, objectives, methodology, key results, and conclusions. Do not include citations, abbreviations, or mathematical expressions.
  • Keywords: Include 5 to 8 keywords not used in the title. Keywords should be separated by commas.
  1. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be structured as follows:

6.1 Introduction

Provide a concise overview of the background literature, gaps in existing knowledge, and a clearly defined objective or research hypothesis.

6.2 Materials and Methods

Provide enough detail to allow replication. Clearly specify experimental design, statistical tools, software, sample size, and any ethical approvals if applicable.

6.3 Results

Present data clearly using tables and figures. Avoid repeating data in both textual and graphical forms.

6.4 Discussion

Interpret your findings in the context of previous research. Highlight novelty, limitations, and implications. Results and discussion may be combined if appropriate.

6.5 Conclusion

Provide a brief summary of key findings, their significance, and potential avenues for future research.

6.6 Acknowledgements (Optional)

Mention financial support, grant numbers, and individuals who contributed significantly but do not meet authorship criteria.

  1. Tables, Figures, and Equations
  • Tables: Number consecutively. Use Microsoft Word’s table function. Do not submit separate Excel files. Provide a descriptive caption above the table.
  • Figures: Submit high-resolution JPEG or PNG files. Number figures consecutively and provide captions below. Figures should be cited in the text.
  • Equations: Use the built-in Equation Editor. Do not insert equations as images.
  1. Referencing and Citation Style

MJET follows the APA (7th Edition) style for citations and references.

  • In-text citations: (Author, Year) format.
  • Reference list: Include only cited sources. Unpublished or personal communications should appear in-text only.

Examples:

  • Journal article:

Sharma, A., & Gupta, N. (2020). Recent advances in drug delivery. Pharmaceutical Science Today, 12(3), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.1234/jpst.2020.0032

  • Book:
    Singh, R. (2015). Modern Techniques in Biotechnology (2nd ed.). Academic Press.
  • Chapter in a book:

Kumar, D. (2018). Innovations in green chemistry. In R. Tiwari (Ed.), Green Technology Advances (pp. 101–123). Springer.

Authors must include DOI links where available.

  1. Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools

Authors must declare the use of any AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) in the manuscript preparation process. The declaration must appear before the reference section.

Sample statement:

“During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [Tool Name] to assist in language refinement. After using this tool, the authors reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility for the integrity of the manuscript.”

AI tools must not be credited as authors.

  1. Declarations

For studies in applied or life sciences, authors are encouraged to deposit their datasets in public repositories and provide a data availability statement. All submitted manuscripts must include a Declaration Section before the References. This section ensures transparency and ethical compliance in scientific publishing. The following components must be included where applicable:

10.1 Author Contributions

Authors must provide a detailed description of each author’s contribution to the work using the Contributor Roles Taxonomy, such as:

  • Conceptualization
  • Methodology
  • Formal analysis
  • Investigation
  • Data curation
  • Writing – original draft
  • Writing – review & editing
  • Supervision
  • Project administration
  • Funding acquisition

Example:
Author Contributions: R.K. conceptualized the study and acquired funding. S.M. performed the formal analysis and data curation. A.J. wrote the original draft. All authors reviewed and approved the final version.

10.2 Funding Statement

Disclose all sources of funding that supported the research.

Example:
Funding: This work was supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India [Grant No. DBT/ABC/2024/123].

If no funding was received:
Funding: The authors received no specific funding for this work.

10.3 Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

Example:
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

10.4 Ethical Approval and Consent (If Applicable)

For studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data, include ethical clearance details and participant consent statements.

Example:
Ethical Approval: The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of XYZ University (Approval No. IEC/2024/072).

Consent: Informed consent was obtained from all individual participants involved in the study.

10.5 Declaration of Generative AI Use

If AI tools were used in manuscript preparation (e.g., for editing language or generating visuals), a clear statement must be added.

Example:
Declaration of Generative AI Use: During the preparation of this work, the authors used OpenAI’s ChatGPT to enhance language fluency. After using this tool, the authors carefully reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the final manuscript.

  1. Submission Ethics
  • Originality: The work must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening. Manuscripts exceeding 15–20% similarity (excluding references) will be desk rejected.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest, including financial, institutional, or personal.
  1. Submission and Peer Review Process
  • Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted via the official journal email/portal. Follow the journal’s checklist during submission.
  • Review Process: All articles undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. The editorial board makes the final decision based on reviewer recommendations.
  1. Post-Acceptance
  • Proofs: Authors will receive page proofs for final correction. Major revisions at the proof stage are discouraged.
  • Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
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  1. Contact Information

For submission queries, editorial communication, or technical assistance, contact:

Editor-in-Chief
Email:  editor.mjet@mangalayatan.edu.in
Website: www.mangalayatan.org