1. Before you submit — quick checklist (required)

Authors must ensure all items below are complete before using the Manuscript Submission form:

• manuscript file in editable DOCX (preferred) or LaTeX source + PDF;
• title page with full author names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs;
• structured abstract (see Section 4) and 3–6 keywords;
• cover letter (use the template below);
• all figures submitted as separate high-resolution files (see image requirements);
• tables embedded in the manuscript as editable tables AND provided as separate files if large;
• ethical approval statements where applicable (human/animal studies); trial registration number for clinical trials;
• funding statement and declaration of competing interests;
• suggested reviewers (optional) and statement of any reviewer exclusions;
• completed authorship & contribution statement (ICMJE-style) and signed agreement to CC BY 4.0 at acceptance;
• permission documentation for any copyrighted material reproduced from other sources.

2. Article types & word limits

(If you wish to publish a different format, contact the editorial office before submission.)

OpenMind Journal of Humanities, Arts & Creative Studies & OpenMind Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovation & Development accept:

• Original Research / Empirical Article — up to 7,000–8,000 words (incl. abstract, references, tables/figures captions).
• Review Article / Systematic Review — up to 8,000–10,000 words (state method & search strategy). If systematic, follow PRISMA.
• Short Communication / Brief Report — up to 2,500 words.
• Case Study / Case Report — up to 3,000 words (for clinical reports include consent & registration where required).
• Essay / Scholarly Commentary (Arts & Humanities) — up to 5,000 words.
• Book Review — up to 1,200 words.
  Authors should indicate article type on the submission form.

3. Language, style & formatting (manuscript preparation)

• Language: English. Manuscripts must be clearly written in standard academic English. Non-native English speakers are encouraged to use professional language editing before submission.
• Document format: Submit a single editable file (DOCX preferred). For LaTeX submissions provide source files and a compiled PDF.
• Layout: A4 or US Letter, margins ≥ 2.5 cm, 12-pt font (Times New Roman or equivalent), double line spacing, continuous line numbering if possible. Include page numbers.
• Title page (separate): Title (concise), full author names, institutional affiliations (full postal addresses), ORCID iDs, corresponding author with full contact details (email & postal address), short running title (≤ 60 characters), and word count.
• Authorship: List authors in the order agreed by all contributors. Provide an author contribution statement (see Section 9). All authors must approve the final submitted version and agree to be accountable for its accuracy.
• Abstract & keywords: See Section 4.
• Headings: Use a consistent hierarchical system (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1). Use bold for main headings.
• References & citations: Use APA 7th edition style as the default referencing format across both journals unless a journal-specific style is announced. Authors should apply APA consistently. Provide DOI or stable URL for each reference when available. (If your discipline typically uses another widely accepted style, indicate this on submission and be consistent.)
• Abbreviations & units: Spell out on first use; use SI units where applicable.

4. Abstract, keywords & title

• Title: Concise and informative (avoid abbreviations).
• Abstract: For research and review articles include a single structured abstract of up to 250–300 words, with clearly labeled sub-sections where relevant (Background / Objectives / Methods / Results / Conclusions). For humanities essays, an unstructured abstract of up to 200–250 words is acceptable.
• Keywords: Provide 3–6 keywords (use terms that increase discoverability). Consider subject indexing terms (e.g., MeSH, JEL codes if applicable).

5. Figures, tables & supplementary material

• Figures: Submit as separate files in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi for raster images). Accepted file types: TIFF, PNG, JPEG for images; SVG or EPS for vector graphics. Figures should be numbered sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2) and include concise captions in the main manuscript. Colour figures are allowed. Supply original data for figure generation when requested.
• Tables: Provide editable tables in the manuscript file (do not supply tables as images). Large datasets should be provided as supplementary files or deposited in a public repository and linked (Zenodo recommended).
• Supplementary files: Acceptable as separate files (PDF, XLSX/CSV for datasets, ZIP). Label them clearly as Supplementary File 1, 2, etc., and describe them in the manuscript. Supplementary material may be published as online-only material.

6. File formats & naming conventions

• Manuscript: OMRP_[JournalShort]_[FirstAuthorLastName]_manuscript.docx (e.g., OMRP_AHL_Sarma_manuscript.docx)
• Figures: OMRP_[JournalShort]_[FirstAuthorLastName]_Fig1.tiff, etc.
• Tables: OMRP_[JournalShort]_[FirstAuthorLastName]_Table1.docx
• Supplementary: OMRP_[JournalShort]_[FirstAuthorLastName]_Supp1.pdf

7. Submission route

Submit manuscripts via our online Manuscript Submission form: /manuscript-submission. Do not send submitted manuscripts to editorial@omrpublication.com unless requested by the editorial office. Use the cover letter template (Section 13) and attach all supplementary files in the form.

8. Editorial screening & peer review

• Initial checks: Every submission undergoes an initial editorial triage for scope, adherence to author instructions, and basic quality checks. Manuscripts not meeting minimum standards or outside the journal’s scope will be desk rejected with reasons.
• Plagiarism check: Manuscripts are screened using similarity-detection software (e.g., iThenticate). Any evidence of plagiarism or duplicate publication will result in rejection and may be reported to institutions.
• Peer review model: OMR Publication uses double-blind peer review by default: reviewers do not see author identities and authors do not know reviewer identities. Authors must anonymize manuscripts (remove identifying information from the manuscript file; submit a separate title page with author details). See the Peer Review & Editorial Policy for exceptions and more detail.
• Timescales: The time to first decision depends on reviewer availability and manuscript quality. Typical timelines are outlined in the Peer Review & Editorial Policy. (We recommend authors check the editorial office announcements for current averages.)

9. Authorship, contributors & conflicts of interest

• Authorship criteria: Authors should meet international authorship standards (e.g., ICMJE): substantial contributions to conception/design/data; drafting/revising the work; final approval; and accountability. All contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be listed in Acknowledgments with their contributions specified.
• Author contributions: Provide a short CRediT-style statement (e.g., Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, Writing — original draft, Writing — review & editing).
• Competing interests: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial competing interests. If none exist, include the statement “The authors declare no competing interests.”
• Reviewer suggestions/exclusions: Authors may suggest reviewers and specify any individuals to exclude (with reasons); editors make the final selection.

10. Ethics & research integrity

• Human participants: Include ethical approval statement, name of approving committee, approval number, and statement of informed consent. For identifiable human data, confirm consent for publication.
• Animals: Include institution and ethics committee approval and relevant guidelines followed.
• Clinical trials: Trials must be registered in a recognized public trials registry before enrolment and registration number provided in the manuscript.
• Research misconduct: OMR Publication follows COPE guidance. Allegations of misconduct will be investigated and may result in corrections, retractions, or notifications to institutions. See the Ethics & Integrity Policy.

11. Data availability & reproducibility

OMR Publication requires a Data Availability Statement in every manuscript describing where the data supporting the findings can be accessed. Where possible deposit data, code, and materials in a public repository (Zenodo is recommended). If data cannot be shared, explain restrictions (e.g., privacy, legal). Providing open data increases reproducibility and indexer confidence.

12. Preprints & prior publication

Posting a preprint prior to submission is allowed and will not be considered prior publication. Authors should declare any preprint (provide DOI or link) in the cover letter. Conference abstracts (short summaries) are permitted but full papers previously published are not.

13. Cover letter — required (template)

Include a concise cover letter when submitting. Use the template below and paste into the cover letter text area in the submission form.

Cover letter template

Date: [DD Month YYYY]

Editor-in-Chief
[Journal Name], OMR Publication

Dear Editor,

Please find attached our manuscript entitled “[Full title]” submitted for consideration as a [Article type]. This manuscript reports [one-sentence summary of the main finding or argument].

All authors have read and approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to [Journal Name]. This manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere. [If applicable: We have posted a preprint at DOI/link: ________.]

Conflicts of interest: [declare or state “none”].
Funding: [brief funding statement].
Suggested reviewers (optional): 1) Name, Affiliation, Email; 2) Name, Affiliation, Email.

Corresponding author contact:
Name:
Email:
Postal address:
Phone:

Sincerely,
[Name of corresponding author on behalf of all co-authors]

14. After acceptance — production & archiving

• Proofing: Authors will receive proofs for final approval; corrections should be returned promptly.
• DOI & archiving: After final acceptance and production, each article will receive a DOI via Zenodo. Final accepted versions (or the published version) will be archived in Zenodo, Internet Archive, and SSRN in accordance with our Indexing & Archiving procedures.
• Copyright & license: Articles are published under CC BY 4.0. Authors retain copyright while granting OMR Publication the right to publish and distribute the work under CC BY 4.0. Authors will complete a simple publication agreement at acceptance.

15. Article Processing Charges (APCs) & waivers

OMR Publication is an open-access publisher and applies Article Processing Charges (APCs) to cover publishing costs. APCs are charged after acceptance. Please refer to our APCs & Waiver Policy for the current fees, waiver criteria, and instructions for requesting a waiver or discount. Authors from low-income countries and those with demonstrable financial need may qualify for partial or full waivers.

16. Corrections, retractions & post-publication changes

OMR Publication follows COPE guidelines. Requests for corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions will be handled per the procedures described in our Ethics & Integrity Policy and Peer Review & Editorial Policy. Statements of correction or retraction will be linked to the original article and archived.

17. Metadata & information required for indexing (authors please supply)

To improve discoverability and indexing, please ensure the submission form includes:

• Complete author names and ORCID iDs;
• Institution names and country;
• Funding agencies and grant numbers;
• Data availability statement and repository links (Zenodo preferred);
• Structured abstract and keywords;
• References with DOIs when available;
• A short plain-language summary (optional, helpful for press/outreach).

Providing comprehensive metadata makes it easier for indexers (DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science in future) to evaluate and index your work.

18. Contact for submission queries

For technical problems with submission use the Manuscript Submission page. For editorial queries contact the editorial office:
Email: editorial@omrpublication.com
Phone: +91 91264 31439
Address: Udmari, Hojai, Assam, 782440, India