NJI does not charge any article processing fee.

Primary author and the co-authors need to be members of TNAI Original Research Article:

This is the most common format for publishing comprehensive reports of research data. It may be referred to as an Original Article, Research Article, Research, or simply Article, depending on the journal. The Original Research format is versatile, applicable across various fields and study types, and typically includes detailed sections for Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD).

All manuscripts submitted for publication to the NJI should include the following:

The submitted article should follow IMRAD format with a Maximum of 2000-2500 words Sequence of the research article

Title:

An effective title should convey the main topics of the study, highlight its significance, remain concise, and appeal to the target audience. Constructing a strong title can be challenging, but a good approach is to first list the key topics covered in your manuscript and then condense them into a brief, focused title. The title shall not exceed 15 words, shall be given on top of the title page.

Abstract and Key Words:

Abstract:

An abstract is a concise summary of your manuscript, designed to give readers a quick overview of its key points following (IMRAD). The abstract shall not exceed 250 words.

Key words:

Keywords help to locate your manuscript in database search engines, which can lead to more readers and potentially more citations. They should accurately reflect the content of your manuscript and be specific to your field or sub-field.

Provide 4 to 6 key words which can be used for indexing purposes.

Introduction:

The Introduction should provide the necessary background for readers to understand your study and explain the need for the study. It should consist of 3-4 paragraphs, including a concise background of the problem being studied, a critical review of relevant research articles (cited in Vancouver or APA style), and a clear statement of the study's purpose or objectives. Additionally, it should outline the hypotheses being tested, providing a clear rationale for the study. It should also address the question /problem that the is study is conducted

When presenting the background, please ensure that your citations are:

• Well balanced: If there are conflicting findings on the topic, include studies that represent both sides.
• Current: Aim to reference studies published within the last 10 years, when possible. However, don't overlook key foundational works, even if they are older.
• Relevant: The studies you cite should be directly related to your research question, ensuring they support the context and rationale of your study.

Materials and Methods:

The Methods section should provide a detailed yet concise description of how the study was conducted. This includes the study setting, sample size, and method of participant selection, along with a brief overview of the sample's demographic characteristics. It should outline the study design, tools or instruments used for data collection, and ethical approval, ensuring privacy and confidentiality were maintained. The section should also describe the data collection process, any pilot study conducted (with modifications if applicable), and any limitations in the methodology. Use subheadings to organize different aspects of the methodology, and ensure that new methods are described in enough detail for replication, while established methods are cited appropriately. Finally, all statistical tests and parameters used should be clearly stated.

Results:

The results section should present the data in a logical sequence, focusing only on those findings that are essential for understanding the study's conclusions, organize the results using subheadings to clearly distinguish the outcomes of different experiments. Write in the past tense to describe your findings, but refer to figures and tables in the present tense.

Avoid repeating data from figures, tables, and text. Instead, summarize the key points or highlight one or two important findings from the data presented in the tables, providing a concise overview for the reader. Tables are often easier to interpret than text, so the text should complement the data rather than restating it in full.

Include results from statistical analyses, such as p-values, to indicate where statistically significant differences exist in your data.

Discussion:

In this section, compare your results with those of previous studies, highlighting whether your findings align or differ and offering potential explanations for any discrepancies. Inconclusive results can be addressed by providing possible reasons and suggesting follow-up experiments to clarify these uncertainties.

Acknowledge the limitations of your study which can enhance your credibility with reviewers and readers.

Explore the broader implications of your findings, considering their relevance to researchers within your field, other disciplines, and even the general public.

Discuss potential applications of your work. Highlight how your results extend or build upon prior research in the area, and, if your findings are preliminary, propose future studies that could address unanswered questions and further the understanding of your topic.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a summary of your main inferences to reinforce the key messages of your study in a concise manner at the end of the section. Present your conclusions in order of importance, starting with the most significant findings.

References

References should be within last 15 years, follow consistency in the type of referencing (APA or Vancouver) used and the number of references is restricted to a maximum of 20.

Illustrations:

Illustrations in a research paper, including graphs, charts, and images, must be presented accurately and clearly to effectively communicate the data and findings. Each illustration should be properly labelled with a descriptive title and caption, and the source of the data or image must be appropriately credited. All illustrations should be directly relevant to the research content, and their inclusion should enhance the reader's understanding of the study, ensuring that no misleading or selective representations are made.

Acknowledgement:

In this section, acknowledge all those involved in your study

Conflict of Interest:

A declarative statement in which the authors disclose any such conflicts (individual, personal, financial, or professional interests) to ensure transparency and maintain the credibility and trustworthiness of the research process.

Funding Source

A statement to acknowledge and specify the source of fund/ grant if anu used for the research project.