Author Guidelines
The Journal of Advances Research in Digital and Interdisciplinary Methods (JARDIM) provides the following guidelines for authors to ensure clarity, consistency, and high-quality submissions.
1. Title Page
The title page must include:
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Full title of the paper.
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Full names and affiliations of all authors.
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Complete contact details of the corresponding author, including phone, fax, and email.
2. Structured Abstract
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Abstracts should be clear and concise, with a maximum of 250 words.
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Use sub-headings in bold for clarity (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion).
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Avoid abbreviations and references in the abstract.
Keywords:
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Include 3–6 relevant keywords that appear in the title and throughout the manuscript to improve discoverability in databases.
Structured Abstract Sub-headings (for Research & Review Articles):
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Introduction/Objective: State the purpose of the research.
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Methods: Briefly describe study design and methodology.
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Results: Highlight key findings, including statistical data if relevant.
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Conclusion: Summarize main findings and their implications.
3. Text Organization
The manuscript should be organized as follows:
For All Articles:
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Title Page
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Abstract
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Main Text
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Additional Sections (if applicable):
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List of Abbreviations
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Conflict of Interest
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Acknowledgements
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References
For Review Articles:
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Summarize key recent and older reviews.
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Provide comprehensive discussion of the field.
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Highlight significant recent developments.
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Avoid duplicating previously published data.
For Research Articles:
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Title Page
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Abstract
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Main Text:
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Introduction
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Materials and Methods
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusion
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Conflict of Interest
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Acknowledgements
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References
Style & Formatting:
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Use Times New Roman, font size 10.
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Define abbreviations before first use, except standard measurement units.
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In-text citations should be numbered in square brackets [1].
Sub-section Headings:
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Italicized, numbered as 1.1, 1.2, etc.
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Only the first letter of each main word capitalized.
4. Research Involving Plants, Animals, and Humans
Research Involving Plants:
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Obtain necessary permits, follow CBD and Nagoya Protocol for genetic resources.
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Minimize environmental impact and use sustainable practices.
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GMO research must comply with biosafety regulations.
Research Involving Animals:
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Follow ethical guidelines (e.g., IACUC).
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Obtain ethical approval before study initiation.
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Minimize harm using anesthesia or analgesics.
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Ensure proper housing, care, and veterinary support.
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Report ethical approval numbers and care details.
Research Involving Humans:
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Adhere to Declaration of Helsinki and Belmont Report principles.
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Obtain informed consent from participants.
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Ensure privacy and confidentiality of data.
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Extra care for vulnerable populations.
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Maintain a favorable risk-benefit ratio.
5. References
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References should follow IEEE style.
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Cite using numbers in square brackets [1], [2].
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Include only original research sources.
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Avoid excessive self-citation or biased referencing.
Examples (IEEE Style):
Journal Article:
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A. Al-Habian, P. E. Harikumar, C. J. Stocker, K. Langlands, and J. L. Selway, "Histochemical and immunohistochemical evaluation of mouse skin histology: comparison of fixation with neutral buffered formalin and alcoholic formalin," J. Histotechnol., vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 115-124, Dec. 2014.
Edited Book:
3. P. S. Blaxter and T. P. Farnsworth, "Social health and class inequalities," in Equalities and Inequalities in Health, 2nd ed., C. Carter and J. R. Peel, Eds. London: Academic Press, 1976, pp. 165-178.
Chapter in a Book:
4. S. J. Phillips and J. P. Whisnant, "Hypertension and stroke," in Hypertension: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management, 2nd ed., J. H. Laragh and B. M. Brenner, Eds. New York: Raven Press, 1995, pp. 465-478.
Patent:
5. C. E. Larsen, R. Trip, and C. R. Johnson, "Methods for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart," US Patent 5,529,067, 1995.
Conference Proceedings:
6. J. Kimura and H. Shibasaki, Eds., Recent Advances in Clinical Neurophysiology, Proc. 10th Int. Congr. EMG Clin. Neurophysiology, Oct. 15-19, 1995, Kyoto, Japan. Amsterdam: Elsevier,