Authors Guide
This guide provides essential information regarding manuscript submission, authorship, the editorial process, and ethical considerations. Please read carefully to ensure compliance with our guidelines.
Manuscript Submission
Submission Method
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically as an email attachment to msr@uniben.edu, with a copy to the Business Manager at darlington.ogbeide@uniben.edu.
Submission Fee
A non-refundable submission fee of ₦7,000 must accompany each manuscript.
Corresponding Author
The author who submits the manuscript will be designated as the corresponding author and must provide complete contact information for all co-authors, including full name, email address, institutional affliation and mailing address (where necessary).
- Only manuscript(s) that have not already been submitted to other journals should be submitted to MSR.
- Manuscripts already under review with MSR should not be submitted to any other journal.
- By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that their work is original and that all co-authors have approved the submission. Authors are responsible for ensuring that they have permission to publish any data included in their manuscript.
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Authorship
Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. Individuals with lesser contributions should be acknowledged in the manuscript.
Authors should carefully consider and finalize the list and order of authors before submission. Changes to authorship after submission will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and must be clearly communicated to the Editor. All authors must agree to any changes.
Language
All papers submitted for publication must be written in English.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited. Authors must ensure proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources used in their work. Submissions will be screened for plagiarism during the preliminary evaluation phase, and only those with a maximum plagiarism score of 10% will proceed to peer review.
Correction of Articles
Errors discovered by the author after submission but before approval for publication should be communicated swiftly to the editor of the Journal before the end of the review process.
If significant errors are identified in published works, authors are obligated to inform the editor immediately and cooperate in correcting or retracting the paper if necessary. If errors are reported by third parties, authors must also assist the editor as required.