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Instruction For Authors

Frontiers in Emerging Multidisciplinary Sciences (FEMS)

eISSN: 2978-3739 | International Peer-Reviewed Journal | Open Access

1. About the Journal

Frontiers in Emerging Multidisciplinary Sciences (FEMS) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, Open Access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, impactful research that advances knowledge across physical sciences, biological sciences, social sciences, engineering, technology, environmental studies, humanities, and cross-disciplinary emerging fields.

FEMS provides an inclusive global platform for researchers, academicians, scientists, industrial specialists, and policymakers to disseminate original empirical research, critical theoretical insights, novel frameworks, and evidence-based solutions addressing complex challenges in modern scientific and social ecosystems.

2. Scope and Acceptable Topics

The journal welcomes high-quality submissions covering (but not limited to) the following core focus areas:

  • Physical, Applied & Material Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Computational Modeling, and Energy Systems.

  • Biological, Life & Health Sciences: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, Medical Humanities, Agriculture, Ecology, and Public Health.

  • Computer Science, AI & Emerging Engineering: Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Software Systems, Robotics, IoT, Smart Infrastructure, and Green Engineering.

  • Social Sciences, Policy & Management: Sociology, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Management, Organizational Behavior, Media, and Education.

  • Humanities, Culture & Ethics: Applied Ethics, Philosophy, History, Cultural Studies, Digital Humanities, Literature, and Peace & Conflict Resolution.

  • Interdisciplinary & Cross-Domain Applications: AI Ethics, Climate Change & Sustainability, Cyber-Physical Systems, Urban Studies, Global Health Security, and Socio-Technical Innovations.

3. Acceptable Article Types

FEMS publishes several distinct categories of scholarly contributions:

  • Original Research Articles: Empirical, experimental, field-based, simulation-based, or theoretical studies presenting novel findings, robust methodologies, and clear scientific or scholarly contributions.

  • Review Papers & Systematic Literature Reviews: Critical, systematic, and comprehensive reviews of existing multidisciplinary literature, meta-analyses, and emerging conceptual frameworks.

  • Case Studies & Field Reports: In-depth analyses of real-world implementations, community-based studies, complex industrial or social challenges, or field-test evaluations.

  • Conceptual Papers & Frameworks: Theoretical models, groundbreaking algorithmic/social architectures, and new multidisciplinary paradigms.

  • Short Communications & Policy Briefs: Concise reports on preliminary experimental/field findings, novel computational or research tools, or urgent scholarly perspectives.

4. Pre-Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must verify full compliance with the following requirements:

  • Originality: The manuscript represents entirely original work and has not been published previously in any form.

  • Exclusivity: The manuscript is not currently under consideration by any other journal, edited book, or conference platform.

  • Author Approvals: All co-authors have reviewed, approved, and explicitly agreed to the submission of the final manuscript version.

  • Ethical Compliance: Necessary institutional ethics board approvals, informed consent standards, safety guidelines, and data integrity requirements have been strictly met.

  • Plagiarism & Integrity: The manuscript adheres to the journal's Publication Ethics and maintains a similarity index below the acceptable journal threshold (<15% overall, excluding references and standard methodology terms).

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5. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

A. General Formatting

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format only.

  • Language: Academic English (clear, concise, and grammatically correct).

  • Font & Size: Times New Roman, 12 pt size.

  • Line Spacing: 1.5 line spacing throughout the entire document.

  • Margins: Standard 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.

  • Page Numbers: Consecutive numbering centered at the bottom of each page.

B. Recommended Manuscript Structure (IMRaD)

Title Page

  • Concise and informative manuscript title.

  • Full names, institutional affiliations, city, and country of all authors.

  • Active ORCID iDs for all authors.

  • Corresponding author’s official email address (editor@irjernet.com / author email) and contact details.

Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract: A structured or unstructured summary between 150–250 words covering background, research problem/objective, methodology/setup, key findings, and practical or scholarly implications.

  • Keywords: 4 to 6 relevant technical or academic keywords reflecting the primary subjects of the research.

Main Body Structure

  • Introduction: Problem statement, scholarly or practical context, research gaps, research questions, and specific study objectives.

  • Literature Review / Theoretical Framework: Critical evaluation of prior state-of-the-art work and theoretical or analytical foundations.

  • Methodology: Study design, experimental procedures, mathematical or theoretical models, data collection protocols, sample characteristics, analytical tools, and software used.

  • Results / Analysis: Clear presentation of quantitative empirical data, qualitative themes, statistical outputs, visual graphs, or performance benchmarks.

  • Discussion: Interpretation of findings, comparison with benchmark literature, scholarly contributions, practical/policy implications, and study limitations.

  • Conclusion: Concise summary of key outcomes, practical recommendations, and future research directions.

Declarations & Back Matter

  • Funding Statement: Details of research grants, industrial support, or university funding received.

  • Conflict of Interest Declaration: Disclosure of any personal, commercial, financial, or institutional competing interests.

  • Data Availability Statement: Clear explanation of where raw experimental data, survey tools, or analysis scripts can be accessed.

  • Acknowledgements: (If applicable) Recognition of technical assistance, laboratory/field staff, language editing, or institutional support.

  • References: Formatted strictly in standard academic referencing style (e.g., APA, IEEE, or Vancouver style). Active Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) must be provided for all references wherever available.

  • Tables & Figures: Embedded directly within the text close to their first mention with clear, descriptive captions and high-resolution quality.

6. Peer Review & Editorial Process

FEMS enforces a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process to safeguard scientific quality and objectiveness:

  • Initial Desk Review: The Editorial Office evaluates submissions for scope alignment, formatting compliance, language clarity, and similarity analysis (Turnitin/iThenticate).

  • Double-Blind Peer Review: Manuscripts meeting desk standards are evaluated by at least two independent domain experts without revealing author or reviewer identities.

  • Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer recommendations, the Handling Editor / Editor-in-Chief issues one of five formal decisions:

    1. Accept without Revision

    2. Minor Revisions Required

    3. Major Revisions Required (Subject to re-evaluation)

    4. Reject with Opportunity for Resubmission

    5. Reject

7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

  • Authors may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Large Language Model (LLM) tools solely for language translation, basic grammar improvement, software code optimization, or readability refinement.

  • AI tools cannot be listed as an author or co-author under any circumstances, as they do not meet authorship eligibility criteria.

  • Authors must explicitly declare the use of AI tools in the Methods or Acknowledgments section and remain 100% accountable for the originality, factual accuracy, mathematical correctness, and integrity of the content.

8. Open Access, Copyright & APC

  • Open Access: All published articles are made freely and permanently accessible online to readers, researchers, and institutions worldwide immediately upon publication without restriction.

  • Copyright Retention: Authors retain 100% full copyright of their published work licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Submission Fee: $0 (No charges for submitting or reviewing manuscripts).

  • Article Processing Charge (APC): To cover digital infrastructure, Crossref DOI registration, typesetting, and archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is payable only after formal double-blind peer review and final editorial acceptance. There are no submission or hidden charges.

9. Manuscript Submission & Editorial Contact

Manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal's official publishing portal:

  • Journal Title: Frontiers in Emerging Multidisciplinary Sciences (FEMS)

  • eISSN: 2978-3739

  • Editorial Assistance: For queries regarding manuscript status, preparation standards, or editorial support, please contact the Editorial Office at editor@irjernet.com.

  • Article Submission Link: Submit Manuscript via Online Google Form