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Manuscript templates, cover letters, ethics forms, style guides, checklists and more. Everything you need for submitting, reviewing and editing with IRU Journal.

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IRU Journal Manuscript Template (DOCX)

Main template for full research articles, reviews and short communications. Includes title page, abstract, keywords, main sections and references.

AuthorDOCXWriting & formatting

Author Cover Letter Template

Suggested wording for your submission cover letter, including summary of the work, novelty statement, and confirmation of ethical considerations.

AuthorDOCXSubmission

Submission Checklist (XLSX)

Interactive checklist for authors and editors. Confirms that all required items are present: ORCID, IRU IDs, ethics statements, figures, tables, and files.

AuthorReviewerEditorXLSXQuality control

Recommended for New Authors

  • IRU Journal Manuscript Template (DOCX)
  • Structured Abstract & Keywords Example
  • Submission Checklist (XLSX) – make sure nothing is missing

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