Manuscript Types
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
IJTRM accepts a range of manuscript types across Engineering, Science, and Management, giving researchers flexibility in how they present their work — whether it is a full research study, a critical review, a case-based investigation, or a shorter technical contribution. The following overview will help authors identify the most appropriate manuscript category before submission.
1. Original Research Articles
Full-length papers presenting new and original research findings. This is the most common submission category and should generally include a clearly defined research objective, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.
Research articles are expected to make a genuine and demonstrable contribution to the field rather than simply summarizing previously published work.
Typical Length: 4,000–8,000 words
2. Review Papers
Review papers provide comprehensive and critical analyses of previously published research on a specific subject. A strong review should do more than summarize existing literature; it should identify major developments, research gaps, contradictions, methodological trends, and possible directions for future investigation.
Authors should clearly define the scope of the review and organize the literature in a logical and academically meaningful manner.
Typical Length: 5,000–10,000 words
3. Case Studies
Case studies present an in-depth examination of a specific real-world problem, project, organization, implementation, intervention, or practical scenario within Engineering, Science, or Management.
They are particularly valuable when they demonstrate practical application, unusual outcomes, implementation challenges, lessons learned, or findings that may inform future research and professional practice.
Typical Length: 3,000–6,000 words
4. Short Communications
Short Communications are concise and focused reports presenting preliminary results, novel observations, emerging findings, or smaller-scale studies that do not yet require a full-length research article.
They are suitable for time-sensitive research findings or studies that communicate one clearly defined contribution.
Typical Length: 1,500–3,000 words
5. Technical Notes
Technical Notes are concise manuscripts describing a particular method, tool, technique, process improvement, experimental procedure, technical innovation, or practical solution.
These submissions are generally application-oriented and are intended to document useful technical developments without requiring the complete structure of a conventional research article.
Typical Length: 1,500–3,500 words
Choosing the Right Manuscript Type
If you are unsure which manuscript category best matches your work, the following guide may help:
- Presenting new research supported by original data → Original Research Article
- Analyzing and synthesizing existing published literature → Review Paper
- Describing a real-world application, organization, project, or scenario → Case Study
- Reporting early-stage or preliminary research findings → Short Communication
- Documenting a method, tool, technique, process, or technical solution → Technical Note
If you are still uncertain about the most suitable manuscript category, you may contact the editorial team before submission for guidance.
General Requirements for All Manuscript Types
- The manuscript must be original and unpublished.
- The manuscript must not be simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
- Authors must follow the official IJTRM article template.
- The manuscript must include a properly prepared abstract, keywords, main text, and reference list.
- All submissions are subject to originality and plagiarism screening before peer review.
- The manuscript must fall within the scope of Engineering, Science, Management, or related interdisciplinary areas covered by IJTRM.
- All citations and references must be accurate and consistently formatted.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable ethical and research integrity requirements.
Ready to Submit?
Once you have identified the appropriate manuscript category, prepare your paper using the official IJTRM template and submit it through the online submission system.
