Manuscript Preparation Guideline

IJOHMN publishes scholarly manuscripts in the fields of English Language, Literature, and Linguistics. Papers outside these areas will not be considered.

Scope and Writing Guidelines

  • Global Authorship: IJOHMN has published scientific scholarly manuscripts from authors all over the globe. Recognizing diverse writing styles, we do not enforce a strict writing style but require a basic citation style.
  • Citation Style: Authors may choose any citation style, as most styles require similar data arranged differently. The foremost rule is that all Works Cited/References must correlate with in-text citations in the manuscript body.
  • Originality: Manuscripts must be plagiarism-free and original, with unique research content. Submissions must not be published elsewhere or under review for any other journal.
  • Conflict of Interest Declaration: The corresponding author must declare on behalf of all authors that there are no conflicts of interest.
  • License Policy: All published manuscript are published under licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon it, even for commercial purposes, with proper attribution. Authors are also permitted to post their work in institutional repositories, social media, or other platforms.
  • Copyright Policy: Authors retain the copyright of their original work while granting publication rights to the journal. This statement will be published in the final PDF file.

Research Paper Formatting Rules

  • The paper should use the "Times New Roman" font style.
  • Font size: 12 points.
  • The paper must be double-spaced throughout, including the title page, quotations, notes, and references page.
  • Title alignment: Center aligned, 16-point font size, written in Title Case without underlining, italics, or quotation marks.
  • Use italics or quotation marks for referring to other works in the title (e.g.,Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as Morality Play).
  • Author’s name: Left aligned.
  • Abstract: Center aligned with normal alignment and no indent. Keywords must be added after the abstract.
  • Paragraphs: First line indented to 0.5 inches, except for the abstract.
  • Page margins: 1-inch on all sides.
  • Works Cited/References: Center aligned title on a separate page. Indent lines exceeding the first line by 0.5 inches.

Citation Styles
Authors can use APA, MLA, or any other citation style. Consistency and adherence to fundamental research writing principles are strongly encouraged.

Key Submission Requirements

When preparing your manuscript, please adhere to the following guidelines:

  • The research paper or article must be plagiarism-free and present original research with distinctive content.
  • The research paper must not be published elsewhere or be under review for publication in another journal.

Articles Submission Articles submitted to the journal have no word limit. Authors are encouraged to provide a complete and comprehensive account of their research.

Author Information

  • The author’s names (without academic titles), institutional affiliations, city, state, country details, and the email address of the corresponding author.

Research Paper Formatting Rules

Over time, we have updated the style of our published research articles. The following guidelines reflect the latest revisions. You may encounter earlier papers in different styles.

  1. Font Style and Size:
    • Use Times New Roman font throughout the paper.
    • The body of the research paper are normally  range between 1500 – 7000 , but we are not strict to word limit
    • Font size should be 12 points.
    • Ensure the paper is double-spaced, including the title page, quotations, notes, and references page.
  1. Title:
    • The title must be Center Aligned with a font size of 16 points.
    • Do not underline, italicize, or enclose the title in quotation marks.
    • Use Title Case for the title, except for subtitles where necessary.

Abstract

  1. The abstract should briefly state the purpose of the research, design/methodology/approach, the main results, and major conclusions.
  1. The abstract should be Center Aligned with an ideal word limit of 200-250 words.
  2. Please avoid citations in the abstract, use citation if they are really necessary.
  3. If you are unable to format your manuscript, you may send it as an MS Word file, and we will format it according to our protocol.

Keywords

  • Authors should provide appropriate and concise keywords immediately after the abstract.
  • The maximum number of keywords is 10.
  • Listing keywords will help researchers locate your work in databases.

Introduction

  • This section should be concise and define the background and significance of the research while considering relevant literature, particularly the most recent publications.
  • Please remember that some readers may not be experts in your specific field of research.

Methodology

  • Provide detailed information about the procedures and steps followed in the study.
  • Divide the section into subsections if multiple methods are described.

Results and Discussion

  • This section should provide a comparative or descriptive analysis of the study based on the results/findings and relevant literature.
  • Present results in a logical sequence, prioritizing the most important findings and addressing the study’s stated objectives.
  • Focus on new or significant aspects of the results obtained.
  • Discuss the relevance of the findings in the context of existing literature or contemporary practice.

Conclusion

  • Clearly explain the important conclusions of the research.
  • Highlight the significance and relevance of the findings.
  • The conclusion should be self-contained and fully understandable without reference to other sources, use citation or references if they are necessary
  • Copyrighted content should only be used with the owner’s permission. Cite sources properly to avoid legal issues.

How to Write in-text Citations: 

  • The first and foremost rule is that all in-text citations must have a mention in the Works Cited/References also. Please do remember to cite all the in-text Citations in the Works Cited/References page at the end of the paper. Likewise, all Works Cited/References must be mentioned appropriately in in-text Citations too, both must complement or correlate with each other.

     

    1. General Principles:

    • In-text citations are used to acknowledge and reference sources within your manuscript.
    • You can choose between APA and MLA styles for in-text citations based on your preference. While it is not mandatory to follow either style, we recommend consistency within your manuscript.

    2. APA Style (Author-Date Style):

    • Include the author's last name, publication year, and page number (optional) within parentheses.
    • Example: (Shakespeare, 2018, p. 07)

    3. MLA Style (Author-Page Number Style):

    • Include the author's last name and the page number within parentheses. The publication year is optional but can be included.
    • Example: (Shakespeare 07) or (Shakespeare 07, 2018)

    4. When to Use APA or MLA Style:

    • Choose APA style if you prefer to include the author's last name, publication year, and page number when citing sources. This is a common choice for those who want to provide comprehensive source information.
    • Choose MLA style if you prefer to include the author's last name and the page number, with the option to include the publication year. This style is often used when brevity is preferred and for literary and humanities disciplines.

    5. Flexibility:

    • While we recommend APA or MLA styles, it is not mandatory to strictly adhere to either. Authors have the flexibility to choose the style that best suits their preferences or the requirements of their field.

    6. Consistency:

    • Regardless of your choice, maintain consistency throughout your manuscript. Use the same citation style for all in-text citations.

    7. Page Numbers (Optional):

    • Including page numbers, when applicable, is recommended as it helps readers locate specific information within your cited source. However, it is not compulsory, and authors have the flexibility to include them or omit them based on their preference or the nature of the source.

    8. Special Cases:

    • For sources without page numbers, such as online articles, follow the same style (APA or MLA) and omit the page number.

    9. Additional Information:

    • Always provide a complete reference in your reference list at the end of your manuscript, following APA or MLA style, including all publication details of your cited sources.

 

How to Write Works Cited/References:

Please follow the basic general format and core elements for any citation:

Author: Last Name, First Name.

Title of Source: Title of Book, Title of Article, Title of Webpage, etc.

Title of Container: (do not list container for stand-alone books, e.g., novels).

Other Contributors: Translators or Editors (if applicable).

Version: Edition (if applicable).

Number: Volume and/or Issue Number (if applicable).

Publisher: Name of the Publisher.

Publication Date: Date of publication or copyright.

Location: Pages, paragraphs, URL, or DOI.

2nd Container's Title: Title of the Journal, Magazine, or Website (if applicable).

Date of Access (if applicable): For online sources, provide the date you accessed the source at the end of the citation (optional).

Basic Book Format:

  • Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication, Publisher, Publication Year. pp(if applicable).

Citing from Online Sources:

IJOHMN requires a URL when citing online sources. If a DOI is available, cite the DOI number instead of the URL. List Works Cited of the online electronic journal with the title of the source in quotation marks and the title of the container in italics, followed by a comma and the date of publication. We recommend you provide the date you accessed the online source at the end of the citation, but it is not mandatory.

Author: Author's Last Name, First Name.

Title: "Title of the Source."

Title of Container: Title of Journal, Magazine, Website, etc.

Other Contributors: Translators or Editors (if applicable).

Version: Edition (if applicable).

Number: Volume and/or Issue Number (if applicable).

Publisher: Name of the Publisher.

Publication Date: Date of publication.

Location: Pages, paragraphs, and/or URL, DOI, or permalink.

2nd Container's Title: Title of the Journal, Magazine, or Website (if applicable).

Date of Access (if applicable): Provide the date you accessed the source at the end of the citation (optional).

Page Numbers (Optional): Including page numbers, when applicable, is recommended as it helps readers locate specific information within your cited source. However, it is not compulsory, and authors have the flexibility to include them or omit them based on their preference or the nature of the source.

Example:

Abdelgawad, D. N. "Interpellating Hyphenated Medusas: Pearl Cleage’s Chain and Rhodessa Jones’ Big Butt Girls, Hard-Headed Women." IJOHMN (International Journal Online of Humanities), Vol. 6, no. 3, June 2020, pp. 1-35, doi:10.24113/ijohmn.v6i3.180. Date of Access (if applicable).

Use of Images

As part of our commitment to ethically and legally supporting plagiarism-free material, we also emphasize the importance of the quality and originality of images used in research articles. We encourage authors to include only original images for which they hold full copyright. If you wish to avoid purchasing images, you may use royalty-free images.

All figures, images, and tables should be embedded in the original text. Separate files are not accepted.

Images should be original, free from alterations or software manipulation, and must adhere to copyright laws. All materials in your article, including content, images, data, and tables, must be plagiarism-free and free from any copyright violations. We strictly advise our authors to refrain from using any infringing material, which could lead to legal complications in the future.

Copyright issues typically arise from the use of copyrighted images or content that is not properly cited. As a publishing house, we have a strict policy against using copyrighted material without the owner’s explicit permission. To help you find suitable images, we recommend exploring the following platforms, which offer millions of copyright-free images:

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