Manuscript Structure & Templates

AJOMR requires all submissions to follow a clear and standardized manuscript structure to ensure consistency, readability, and high academic quality. Authors are encouraged to strictly adhere to the format outlined below.

1. Manuscript Structure

1.1 Title Page

  • Concise and informative title
  • Full names of all authors
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Corresponding author details (email, address)

1.2 Abstract

  • 150–250 words
  • Clearly state purpose, methodology, key findings, and conclusions
  • Avoid citations and abbreviations

1.3 Keywords

  • 4–6 relevant keywords
  • Avoid repetition of words used in the title

1.4 Introduction

  • Background of the study
  • Research problem and objectives
  • Significance of the study

1.5 Literature Review

  • Relevant previous studies
  • Research gap identification
  • Theoretical framework (if applicable)

1.6 Methodology

  • Research design
  • Data collection methods
  • Tools and techniques used
  • Sampling (if applicable)

1.7 Results and Discussion

  • Presentation of findings (tables/figures where necessary)
  • Interpretation and analysis
  • Comparison with previous studies

1.8 Conclusion

  • Summary of key findings
  • Implications of the study
  • Limitations and future research directions

1.9 Acknowledgements (Optional)

  • Funding sources
  • Institutional or individual support

1.10 References

  • Follow APA / Harvard / IEEE style (as per journal requirement)
  • Ensure all citations are properly listed

2. Formatting Guidelines

  • File format: MS Word (.doc / .docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12 pt (Body), 14–16 pt (Headings)
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Page numbering: Bottom center

3. Tables and Figures

  • Must be numbered sequentially
  • Include clear titles and sources
  • Use high-resolution images
  • Place near relevant text

4. Citation Style

Authors must follow a consistent citation style throughout the manuscript. Preferred styles include:

  • APA (Recommended)
  • Harvard
  • IEEE (for technical papers)

5. Plagiarism Policy

  • Manuscripts must be original and unpublished
  • Similarity index should generally be below 10–15%
  • Proper citation is mandatory

6. Templates

Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official AJOMR manuscript template for submission.

Download Templates

  • Manuscript Template (Word Format)
  • Cover Page Template
  • Copyright Form

7. Submission Checklist

Before submission, ensure:

  • Manuscript follows journal structure
  • All author details are included
  • References are properly formatted
  • Figures and tables are correctly labeled
  • Plagiarism check is completed