Guidelines for Authors

This page outlines the key requirements for preparing and submitting manuscripts to our journal. It provides essential information on formatting, structure, citations, and ethical standards, helping authors ensure their work meets the journal’s expectations. Please review these guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript.

Author Names and Affiliations

Authors must provide their full first name(s) and surname(s)—no abbreviations are permitted. Each author’s institutional affiliation and email address should be listed directly beneath their name in the following format:

  • Full Name(s) and Surname(s)
  • Institutional Affiliation
  • Email Address

For co-authored papers, authors are responsible for confirming the order of names before submission. Please ensure that all co-authors agree on the authorship sequence to avoid any conflicts post-submission.

Manuscript Submission Requirements

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that it meets the following criteria:

Language and Formatting

  • The manuscript has been thoroughly checked for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors.

  • The manuscript adheres to the formatting guidelines outlined in the Submissions section of the journal’s website.

Content and Structure

  • The manuscript includes a structured abstract (maximum 200 words) summarising the key objectives, methodology, findings, and implications (where applicable).

  • A set of four relevant keywords is provided for indexing and searchability.

  • All figures and tables mentioned in the text are properly included and referenced.

  • Any endnotes (kept to a minimum) are accurately referenced in the text.

Citations and References

  • All sources listed in the References section must be cited within the main text and vice versa.

  • Any references to ethical clearance (where applicable) should be explicitly mentioned within the text.

Ethical Considerations

  • If the manuscript contains copyrighted material (including text, images, graphs, or figures from external sources), authors must ensure that written permission has been obtained and properly documented.

What a Submission to MRER Implies

By submitting a manuscript to MRER, the author(s) confirm that the submission:

  • Is original and has not been published elsewhere in its current form.
  • Is not under consideration for publication by any other journal or publisher.
  • Has been checked for potential plagiarism and complies with ethical research and publication standards. The author(s) assume full responsibility should any claims of plagiarism arise.
  • Has secured necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material from external sources, including images, charts, or data obtained from online or printed resources.

Inclusive Language and Ethical Writing Standards

Authors are expected to use language that reflects equity, diversity, and inclusion, avoiding any form of biased, stereotypical, or discriminatory expressions. Before submission, please ensure that:

  • The text is free from language that reinforces social and cultural stereotypes or promotes biased perceptions and assumptions.
  • Gender-neutral language is used where possible (e.g., employing plural nouns rather than gender-specific pronouns).
  • The manuscript does not contain patronising or judgmental language in any form.

By adhering to these guidelines, authors contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and ethically responsible academic community.

Error/s in a published work

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editors and cooperate to retract or correct the paper. If the editors or the publisher learn from a third party that a published work contains a significant error, it is the obligation of the author to promptly retract or correct the paper or provide evidence to the editors of the correctness of the original paper.

For further details on formatting and submission, please refer to the Submissions section on the MRER website. Should you have any questions, the editorial team is available to provide assistance.