AUTHOR’S GUIDELINES

GEMS Nexus, a multidisciplinary and multilingual journal, provides an intellectual platform for scholars, researchers, and academicians from diverse fields to share their knowledge and ideas. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, it welcomes contributions from a wide range of subjects such as science, technology, social sciences, arts, and humanities, encouraging collaboration and exchange across different domains. Its multilingual nature renders it further inclusive, permitting authors to publish in various languages and enabling readers from different linguistic backgrounds to access and benefit from the research. The journal promotes diversity, inclusivity, and academic excellence, serving as a bridge between disciplines and cultures worldwide.
Types of Submissions
  • Research article/paper.
  • Research communication
  • Review article
  • Opinion/ commentaries
General Format
  1. Font and Spacing
  • Type the manuscript using Times New Roman, 12-point font.
  • Ensure double line spacing throughout the document.
  • The title must be arranged in a clear structure, with sections numbered 1,2,3, etc. and subsections as 1.1,1.2,1.3, and so on.
  • File Format
    • Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word format.
  • Page Layout
    • Use a single column layout.
    • Keep 1-inch margin on all four sides of the page.
    • Justify the text for neat alignment
    • Number the pages sequentially, placing the page number at the bottom center.
  • Tables
    • Number tables as Table 1, Table 2, etc., with titles in Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing. Use clear headings and columns. Place tables near where they are first mentioned.
  • Figures
    • Figures should also appear close to their first reference and numbered as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc. Each table, figure, or scheme must have a short caption.
  • Units
    • Use SI units. If other units are given, also mention their SI equivalent in brackets.
  • Abbreviations
    • Follow international abbreviation rules in text and illustrations, without a full stop
    Format of the article
    • Title
    • Author
    • Abstract
    • Keywords
    • Introduction
    • Materials and methods
    • Research Methodology
    • Results and discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Acknowledgements
    • Reference
    Title
    The title of the article must be clear and to the point. Title should be centered and typed in 14-point bold Times New Roman on the title page.
    Author
    List the name of all authors accurately, separated by commas. Use superscript numbers to indicate affiliations. The corresponding author should be marked with an asterisk (*). Include the present affiliation, and complete email address of the corresponding author in a separate section.
    Abstract
    Provide a well-structured abstract that clearly and briefly explains the research. Abstract should constitute in a single paragraph not exceeding 250 words.

    Keywords

    Include 5-6 keywords, listed in alphabetical order.

    Introduction

    Introduction should be short and focused. It must explain the background and the purpose of the study clearly, but without giving an extensive literature review or summarizing the results.

    Materialsandmethods

    These sections should give enough details of the methods and procedures used. It should clearly describe how the research was carried out, the data collected, and the results derived.

    Research Methodology

    It should provide the systematic framework of principles and procedures that guide how knowledge is explored, analysed, and validated.

    Results and discussions

    The data should be shown clearly and in a logical order, with proper statistical analysis. Repeated or unnecessary information should be avoided. The discussion must explain the importance of the findings, relate them to recent work in the field, and stay short and to the point without adding extra details.

    Conclusion

    A brief section may be included that highlights the key findings and overall results of the research. This summary should reflect the major outcomes derived from the study and may also suggest possible directions, recommendations, or areas where additional research could be carried out in future.

    Acknowledgements

    A section of acknowledgements may be added at the end of the manuscript to recognize the contributions of individuals, institutions, or organizations that supported the work.

    Reference

    References and in-text citations should follow the APA style formatting, using only reliable and accessible sources with DOIs or permanent links that lead directly to the source. Cite references in the order they appear in the text using superscript numbers, and list them in the order at the end.

    Source

    Format

    Journal Article

    Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. https://doi.org/xxxx

    Book

    Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book (Edition if applicable). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx

    Book chapter

    Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx

    Patent

    Inventor, A. A. (Year). Title of patent (Patent No. XXXXX). Issuing Body. URL


    Conference Proceedings

    Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the paper. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of Proceedings (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx


    Dissertation / Thesis AuthorAuthor, A. A. (Year). Title of dissertation or thesis (Publication No. XXXXX) [Doctoral dissertation/Master’s thesis, Institution]. Database or Archive.