This is a vital section for authors who would like to submit their work to the IJRDO - Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering. These guidelines are recommended to authors so that they can have a successful review and publication process.

Submission Requirements

The following are the basic requirements of the manuscripts that are to be submitted to the journal:

• The work should be original, and it should not be published elsewhere.
• It should be mechanical or civil engineering-related.
• The paper should be composed in an understandable language.
• It should be well structured and formatted.

Submissions that are not complete or clear might not be reviewed.

Manuscript Structure

Authors are expected to present their papers in a standard format, i.e., they need to include:

• Title of the paper
• Name(s) and affiliation(s) of author(s).
• Abstract: Concise summary of the study.
• Relevant keywords to the research.
• Introduction and objectives
• Methodology or approach
• Results and discussion
• Conclusion
• References

All sections ought to be logically and clearly presented.

Formatting Guidelines

• Have a regular font and page structure.
• Keep clear and correctly aligned headings.
• Figure numbers, tables, and sections where necessary.
• Make sure that all the text is spaced and formatted.

Proper formatting assists in the expediency of reviewing and presentation.

References and Citations

Sources should be referenced appropriately. Authors should:

• Cite in a similar format.
• Provide full reference information.
• References are absent or wrong.

It is essential to reference properly to be accurate academically.

Plagiarism Policy

Work done should be free of plagiarism. The journal expects:

• Original work by the writer(s).
• Adequate recognition of sources.
• No copied/duplicated material.

Papers that are too similar or those that are copied can be rejected.

Submission Process

Manuscripts can be submitted by the authors via the journal submission system or via its official email. After submission:

• The editorial team reviews the paper.
• Feedback or revision requests can be given.
• Quality and relevance are used to give final acceptance.

Final Note

When these are followed, it will aid in making the process of submitting them smooth and efficient. To ensure timely submission, authors are advised to go through their work before submitting it.