For Authors

Vistas: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies invites authors, researchers, academicians, professionals, and scholars to submit original and high-quality manuscripts in multidisciplinary areas of study. The journal provides an academic platform for the publication of research that contributes to knowledge, innovation, and scholarly development.

Authors are requested to carefully follow the journal’s submission guidelines, publication ethics, formatting requirements, and peer review policy before submitting their manuscripts.

Manuscript Submission

Authors may submit manuscripts to the journal throughout the year. Submissions should be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or publication platform at the time of submission.

Journal Title Vistas: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies
Publication Model Peer-Reviewed, Open Access
Submission Status Open throughout the year
Language English
Subject Area Multidisciplinary Studies

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts different types of scholarly contributions that fall within the aims and scope of the journal.

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Studies
  • Short Communications
  • Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
  • Methodology Papers
  • Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research Papers

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, accurate, ethical, and properly prepared according to journal guidelines.

  • The manuscript must be original and unpublished.
  • The manuscript must not be submitted to another journal at the same time.
  • All sources, references, data, and quotations must be properly cited.
  • All listed authors must have made a meaningful contribution to the work.
  • Authors must disclose any conflict of interest, where applicable.
  • Authors must follow ethical standards in research and publication.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Authors should prepare their manuscript clearly and systematically. The manuscript should be written in proper English and should follow academic writing standards.

  • Title of the manuscript should be clear and relevant.
  • Author names, affiliations, and contact details should be provided accurately.
  • Abstract should summarize the purpose, methodology, findings, and significance of the study.
  • Keywords should be included to represent the main subject areas of the manuscript.
  • The manuscript should include proper sections such as introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references, where applicable.
  • Tables, figures, and illustrations should be clear, properly numbered, and cited in the text.
  • References must be complete, accurate, and formatted consistently.

Originality and Plagiarism

The journal accepts only original scholarly work. Manuscripts may be checked for plagiarism and similarity during the editorial screening process. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarism, copied content, fabricated data, or unethical material may be rejected.

Authors must ensure that all borrowed ideas, text, data, tables, figures, and references are properly acknowledged.

Peer Review Process

Submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the basic requirements of the journal are forwarded for peer review. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, academic quality, research design, clarity, relevance, ethical compliance, and contribution to knowledge.

  • Initial editorial screening
  • Plagiarism and originality check
  • Peer review by subject experts
  • Revision by authors, if required
  • Final editorial decision
  • Copyediting, formatting, and publication

Revision and Resubmission

If reviewers or editors request revisions, authors must revise the manuscript carefully according to the comments provided. Authors should submit the revised manuscript within the given time and may be asked to provide a response explaining how the comments have been addressed.

Copyright and Open Access

The journal follows an open access policy to promote the free availability of scholarly research. Published articles are made accessible to readers for academic and research purposes. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the submitted manuscript does not violate copyright laws or third-party rights.

  • Authors must submit original work only.
  • Permission must be obtained for copyrighted material, where required.
  • Published work should be properly cited whenever reused or referenced.
  • Authors retain responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of their work.

Publication Ethics

Authors must follow the journal’s publication ethics and malpractice statement. Any form of plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication, falsification, unethical authorship, or conflict of interest concealment is not acceptable.

Manuscripts involving human participants, animals, clinical data, or sensitive information must follow applicable ethical standards and include necessary approvals or consent where required.

Before Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure the following:

  • The manuscript fits the aims and scope of the journal.
  • The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
  • All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • References, tables, figures, and citations are complete and accurate.
  • Any conflict of interest has been disclosed.
  • The manuscript follows the journal’s formatting and ethical requirements.

Important Note

Submission of a manuscript to Vistas: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies indicates that the authors agree with the journal’s policies, ethical standards, peer review process, and publication requirements.