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:

  • Full title of the paper.

  • Full names and affiliations of all authors.

  • Complete contact details of the corresponding author, including phone, fax, and email.

 

2. Structured Abstract

  • Abstracts should be clear and concise, with a maximum of 250 words.

  • Use sub-headings in bold for clarity (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion).

  • Avoid abbreviations and references in the abstract.

Keywords:

  • 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):

  • Introduction/Objective: State the purpose of the research.

  • Methods: Briefly describe study design and methodology.

  • Results: Highlight key findings, including statistical data if relevant.

  • Conclusion: Summarize main findings and their implications.

 

3. Text Organization

The manuscript should be organized as follows:

For All Articles:

  • Title Page

  • Abstract

  • Main Text

  • Additional Sections (if applicable):

    • List of Abbreviations

    • Conflict of Interest

    • Acknowledgements

    • References

For Review Articles:

  • Summarize key recent and older reviews.

  • Provide comprehensive discussion of the field.

  • Highlight significant recent developments.

  • Avoid duplicating previously published data.

For Research Articles:

  • Title Page

  • Abstract

  • Main Text:

    • Introduction

    • Materials and Methods

    • Results

    • Discussion

    • Conclusion

  • Conflict of Interest

  • Acknowledgements

  • References

Style & Formatting:

  • Use Times New Roman, font size 10.

  • Define abbreviations before first use, except standard measurement units.

  • In-text citations should be numbered in square brackets [1].

Sub-section Headings:

  • Italicized, numbered as 1.1, 1.2, etc.

  • Only the first letter of each main word capitalized.

 

4. Research Involving Plants, Animals, and Humans

Research Involving Plants:

  • Obtain necessary permits, follow CBD and Nagoya Protocol for genetic resources.

  • Minimize environmental impact and use sustainable practices.

  • GMO research must comply with biosafety regulations.

Research Involving Animals:

  • Follow ethical guidelines (e.g., IACUC).

  • Obtain ethical approval before study initiation.

  • Minimize harm using anesthesia or analgesics.

  • Ensure proper housing, care, and veterinary support.

  • Report ethical approval numbers and care details.

Research Involving Humans:

  • Adhere to Declaration of Helsinki and Belmont Report principles.

  • Obtain informed consent from participants.

  • Ensure privacy and confidentiality of data.

  • Extra care for vulnerable populations.

  • Maintain a favorable risk-benefit ratio.

 

5. References

  • References should follow IEEE style.

  • Cite using numbers in square brackets [1], [2].

  • Include only original research sources.

  • Avoid excessive self-citation or biased referencing.

Examples (IEEE Style):

Journal Article:

  1. 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,