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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (RIMA)

The Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (RIMA) accepts original submissions in the fields of Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Social Sciences and Management, with particular interest in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and applied approaches.

Before submitting your manuscript, please read these guidelines carefully. Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal’s requirements may be returned to the authors prior to peer review.

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original research articles
  • Review articles (systematic or narrative)
  • Case studies

2. General Submission Requirements

  • The manuscript must be original, must not have been previously published, and must not be under consideration by another journal.
  • All authors must have made a significant contribution to the work and must have approved the final version submitted.
  • Authors are responsible for the content of the article and for obtaining any necessary permissions (e.g., for images or data).
  • RIMA follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

3. Language

Manuscripts may be submitted in Portuguese or English.
All articles must include title, abstract and keywords in both Portuguese and English.

4. Manuscript Structure

The main file should contain the following sections, in this order:

  1. Title (concise and informative)
  2. Abstract (maximum 250 words) + Keywords (3 to 6)
  3. Resumo + Palavras-chave
  4. Introduction
  5. Methodology / Methods
  6. Results
  7. Discussion
  8. Conclusions
  9. Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  10. References
  11. Appendices (if necessary)

Note: The structure may be adapted for review articles or theoretical essays.

5. Formatting

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman or Arial, size 12
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
  • Page numbering
  • Recommended length: between 4,000 and 8,000 words (including references)

6. Citations and References

RIMA adopts the APA Style (7th edition).

Examples:

  • Book: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
  • Journal article: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy

7. Figures, Tables and Images

  • Figures and tables should be placed in the text near the point where they are first mentioned, or submitted as separate high-quality files.
  • All figures and tables must have a title and source (when applicable).
  • Images should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

8. Ethics and Research Integrity

  • Studies involving human participants or animals must include approval from an Ethics Committee and the corresponding protocol number.
  • Authors must declare any conflicts of interest.
  • The use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools must be clearly disclosed.
  • The journal uses similarity detection software. Plagiarism or self-plagiarism will not be tolerated.

9. Submission Process

Submissions are accepted exclusively through the journal’s OJS platform:
https://rima.aidicb.pt

The corresponding author must:

  1. Register on the platform (or log in);
  2. Start a new submission;
  3. Complete all required metadata;
  4. Upload the manuscript file (without author identification to ensure double-blind review);
  5. Upload any supplementary files, if applicable.

10. Peer Review Process

RIMA uses a double-blind peer review process.

  • Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers.
  • The average review time is estimated at 8 to 12 weeks.
  • The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

11. Open Access and Copyright

RIMA is an immediate open-access journal.
Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, unless otherwise indicated.

Authors retain the copyright of their work.

12. Publication Fees

RIMA does not charge any submission or publication fees (Article Processing Charges – APCs).

13. Contact

For questions related to submission, please contact:
Email: rima@aidicb.pt

Submission Preparation Checklist

Authors must confirm that their submission complies with all of the following requirements:

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it currently under consideration by another journal (or an explanation has been provided in “Comments to the Editor”).
  • The submitted file is in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • The manuscript is formatted according to the journal’s Author Guidelines (font, spacing, margins and structure).
  • The text includes title, abstract and keywords in both Portuguese and English.
  • References follow the APA Style (7th edition).
  • The manuscript has been prepared for double-blind peer review (it does not contain author names, affiliations or any identifying information).
  • All authors of the work have been listed, including their affiliations and ORCID (when available).
  • Any conflicts of interest have been declared (or their absence has been stated).
  • If the study involves human participants or animals, approval from the relevant Ethics Committee has been indicated.
  • The use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools (if applicable) has been properly disclosed.
  • The authors have read and agree with the journal’s ethical and open access policies.

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Copyright Notice

Authors who submit a manuscript to the Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (RIMA) agree to the following terms:

  1. Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication.
  2. Articles are published in open access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits sharing, adaptation and use of the work for any purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authors and the original publication.
  3. Authors authorize the journal to make the article available in repositories, databases and indexing systems, as well as to carry out any technical adaptations necessary for its publication and preservation.
  4. Authors guarantee that the work is original, that it does not infringe the rights of third parties, and that they have obtained permission to use all materials included in the manuscript (texts, images, data, etc.).
  5. Authors confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration by another publication and that all co-authors have approved the submitted version.

By submitting the manuscript, authors declare that they have read and agree with this copyright notice and with the journal’s policies.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

The Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (RIMA) respects the privacy of its users and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation EU 2016/679) and applicable Portuguese legislation.

Personal data collected
In the course of the journal’s activities, the following personal data may be collected: name, institutional affiliation, email address, ORCID, country, and other information necessary for the editorial and publication process.

Purpose of data processing
Personal data are used exclusively for:

  • Management of the submission, peer review and publication process;
  • Communication with authors, reviewers and editors;
  • Indexing and dissemination of published content;
  • Compliance with legal and editorial obligations.

Data sharing
Personal data are not shared with third parties for commercial purposes. They may be shared only when necessary for the operation of the journal (for example, with indexing, DOI or digital preservation services) or when legally required.

Data retention
Data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes stated above, or for the period required by law.

Rights of data subjects
Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data;
  • Request rectification or erasure of their data;
  • Restrict or object to the processing of their data;
  • Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact the journal’s editorial team using the email address available on the website.

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This statement may be updated periodically. The current version will always be available on this page.