Information For Authors

The International African Review of Multidisciplinary Sciences (IARMS) is a peer-reviewed online scientific journal dedicated to publishing original research and comprehensive analyses across various disciplines, including:

  • Natural and Life Sciences: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Agriculture, etc.
  • Social Sciences and Humanities: Sociology, Economics, Management, Law, Education, etc.
  • Engineering and Technology: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

The journal offers a rapid publication process and a rigorous peer-review system to ensure the quality and impact of published research.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Full-Length Research Articles: Up to 25 pages (excluding references), with a maximum of 15 figures and/or tables.
  • Short Communications: Up to 10 pages, with a maximum of 5 figures and/or tables.
  • Review Articles: Up to 20 pages, with a maximum of 10 figures and/or tables.
  • Case Studies: Up to 10 pages, with a maximum of 5 figures and/or tables.

Manuscript Submission

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal’s section policies and these Author Guidelines before submission.

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively online via our submission platform: Submission Link

Registration Requirement

  • New Authors: Must register with the journal before submitting.
  • Returning Authors: Can log in and begin the five-step submission process.

Required Submission Documents

  • Manuscript in Word (doc/docx) format (PDFs are not accepted).
  • Cover Letter explaining the significance of the study.
  • Author Declaration Form confirming originality and absence of conflicts of interest.

Submission Timeline

  • A manuscript tracking number is assigned within 72 hours after submission.
  • Initial peer-review feedback is provided within 3 to 4 weeks.
  • Final publication occurs within 10 days after acceptance.

Manuscript Preparation

Document Format

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced, 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins.
  • Line Numbering: Enabled, restarting on each page.
  • Page Numbering: Bottom right corner.
  • Language: English or French.

Manuscript Structure

  • Title Page: Manuscript title, full names of authors with affiliations, corresponding author’s details.
  • Abstract and Keywords: Maximum 350 words, 4-6 keywords.
  • Introduction: Background, objectives, research hypothesis.
  • Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology, ethical approvals.
  • Results: Clear presentation of findings.
  • Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with previous research.
  • Conclusion: Summary of key findings.
  • Acknowledgments (if applicable).
  • Conflict of Interest Statement.
  • References: Vancouver citation style, numbered citations in square brackets [ ].
  • Template: You can follow this template for you manuscript

Peer-Review and Publication Process

Rigorous and Timely Review

  • Manuscripts undergo a double-blind review by at least two experts in the field.
  • Peer-review feedback is provided within 3 to 4 weeks.
  • If revisions are required, authors have 2 weeks to submit a revised version.

Decision and Publication

  • Accepted articles are published within 10 days after final approval.
  • IARMS follows a continuous publication model, ensuring prompt access to new research.