Author Guidelines

Online Submission System

Publishing your research article in CBEL Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (CBEL-JMR) is simple and efficient.
Submit your manuscript through the online submission portal:
https://journals.cbeltanzania.org/index.php/jmr/index

Follow the detailed guidelines below to ensure your paper meets all submission requirements.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words.
Shorter or longer manuscripts may be considered if the scientific content is of significant academic value.

Each manuscript must include the following sections:

1. Title

2. List of Authors, Affiliations, and Email Addresses

3. Abstract (maximum 250 words)

4. Keywords (3–5)

5. Introduction

6. Main Body (Results and Discussion)

7. Conclusions

8. Acknowledgments (optional)

9. References (APA style recommended)

Manuscript/Submission Template

The submission must be prepared using the official CBEL-JMR Manuscript Template.
Ensure that your paper follows the correct structure and formatting style as provided in the template.

 Download the CBEL-JMR Submission Template Here

Font & Spacing:
All text should be in Sylfaen, 10pt, single line spacing.

Manuscripts Revision Matrix Template

Authors submitting revised versions must use the official CBEL-JMR Revision Matrix Template to clearly indicate changes made in response to reviewers’ comments.

 Download the CBEL-JMR Revision Matrix Template Here

Formatting & File Type

• File format must be Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), OpenOffice, or RTF.

• Text should be single-spaced, Sylfaen 10pt, and use italics instead of underlining (except URLs).

• Figures, tables, and illustrations must be embedded within the text.

Title

Ensure your title is specific, concise, and clear.
Use title case — only the first word and proper nouns should be capitalized.

List of Authors and Affiliations

Provide full names, affiliations, and email addresses for all authors.
Affiliations must include department, institution/university, city, and country.
Clearly designate one corresponding author with an email address.

Abstract

Summarize the objective, method, results, and conclusions of the study.
Do not include citations in the abstract.
Maximum length: 250 words.

Keywords

Include 3–5 relevant keywords or phrases, separated by commas.

Introduction

Provide context and background for your research.
Make sure readers from other fields can understand the purpose and significance of the study.

Main Body

Present the core ideas, results, and discussion in a clear, coherent manner.
Support findings with relevant data, citations, and analysis.

Conclusions

Summarize the key findings and their implications.
Discuss any limitations and propose recommendations for future research.

Acknowledgments (Optional)

Recognize any contributors who are not authors, and include funding or institutional support if applicable.
Recommended length: 50–100 words.

References

Use APA 7th Edition citation and referencing style.
Ensure that all sources cited in the text appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Include URLs or DOIs where available.