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Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Synthesis: A Multidisciplinary Research Journal welcomes the submission of original, high-quality scholarly work through our secure Online Submission Platform. All manuscripts must adhere to the journal’s Author Guidelines and comply with internationally recognized ethical standards, including those established by COPE, ICMJE, and relevant disciplinary bodies.

Types of Article Submissions

Synthesis: A Multidisciplinary Research Journal accepts a range of scholarly contributions that advance multidisciplinary knowledge. Authors may submit manuscripts under the following categories:

  • Research Articles – Full-length, original research that presents new findings, methodologies, or theoretical contributions.

  • Review Articles – Comprehensive, critical syntheses of existing literature on a specific topic, offering insights and future directions.

  • Survey Papers – Structured overviews of emerging trends, technologies, or research domains, providing broad, accessible summaries.

  • Short Papers – Brief reports of preliminary results, innovative ideas, or concise studies with significant scholarly value.

Authors should select the most appropriate article type during the submission process to ensure accurate editorial handling and peer review.

How to Submit Your Manuscript

1. Register or Log In

  • Visit the Login / Registration page.

  • New users should create an account and select the “Author” role.

2. Begin a New Submission

  • Click “New Submission” to initiate the process.

  • Complete the structured five-step submission workflow:

Step 1: Start

  • Select the appropriate article section (e.g., Research Article, Review Article).

  • Confirm compliance with the submission checklist.

Step 2: Upload Submission

  • Upload the manuscript file and any supplementary materials (figures, tables, datasets, cover letter, etc.).

Step 3: Enter Metadata

  • Provide the title, abstract, keywords, and accurate author information.

  • Include ORCID iDs for all contributing authors.

Step 4: Confirm Submission

  • Review all uploaded documents and metadata for accuracy.

  • Approve and finalize the submission.

Step 5: Finish

  • Receive an automated submission confirmation and a tracking number.

Track Your Submission

Log in anytime to your author dashboard to:

  • Monitor submission status

  • Respond to editorial or peer review comments

  • Upload revised manuscripts

Required Submission Components

Submissions must include:

  • Manuscript file (.docx), anonymized for double-blind peer review

  • Cover letter (optional but recommended)

  • Title page with author names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs

  • Declaration of originality and conflict of interest

  • Figures/tables, if applicable

  • Ethics approval letter, if the study involves human or animal subjects

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo:

  1. Initial editorial screening for relevance, quality, and ethical compliance

  2. Double-blind peer review by qualified experts

  3. Expected review timeline: 10–16 weeks

  4. Final decisions based on reviewer evaluations and editorial judgment

Authors asked to revise their manuscripts must address comments thoroughly and resubmit within the specified deadline.

Need Assistance?

For technical support or submission-related queries, please contact: smrjsupport@macawpublications.com