Guidelines

Authors submitting manuscripts to the AHURI Final Report Journal are required to follow the guidelines below:

Steps for Submitting and Publishing a Research Paper

Prospective authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers not under consideration elsewhere. Submissions may include theoretical and/or experimental work, and all manuscripts are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process.

Step 1: Prepare Your Manuscript

• Structure your paper with standard sections: Abstract, Introduction, Related Work, Research Methods, Results, Conclusion, References, etc.
• Format the document according to the journal’s recommended template (sample format available for download).

Step 2: Submit by Email

• Submit your manuscript by sending it to the Editor’s email: [editor@ahurijournal.org] (replace with your actual editor mail ID).
• You will receive an acknowledgment email confirming receipt of your submission.

Step 3: Initial Editorial Screening

• An editorial board member will review your submission to check compliance with the journal’s scope, formatting, and ethical policies.

Step 4: Double-Blind Peer Review

• If suitable, your paper is sent to reviewers for evaluation.
• Reviewers assess the paper against 10 key criteria (see below).
• Review outcomes: Accepted, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Rejected.

Step 5: Review Criteria (10-Point Evaluation)

Each manuscript is judged on the following criteria:

1. Relevance of Title and Research Content
2. Scholarly Quality and Academic Rigor
3. Continuity and Flow of the Article
4. Use of Theory and Conceptual Framework
5. Novelty and Originality
6. Technical Accuracy and Correctness
7. Clarity of Explanation and Illustrations
8. Critical Analysis and Depth
9. Quality and Relevance of References
10. Clarity and Strength of Conclusions

Step 6: Review Decision

• Authors are notified by email (typically 1–2 days after review; up to a week in some cases).

Step 7: Acceptance & Publication Process

• If accepted, authors must:
  1. Pay the publication fee (screenshot/receipt required).
  2. Download, fill, and submit the Copyright Permission Form and Registration Form (fillable PDF).
• The editorial team verifies the payment and forms.

Step 8: Final Publication

• The paper is published online within 1–2 days after verification.
• Authors receive e-certificates of publication via email.