Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submissions

1. Journal of Metaverse Research (JMR) accepts for review only manuscripts that have not been published previously in any language and are not being reviewed for possible publication in other journals.
2. Submissions must be made via the journal's submission system at https://journal.scieve.org/index.php/jmr/about/submissions
3. The JMR applies a double-blind review process. The author(s) and the reviewers of the submitted manuscript remain anonymous in order to guarantee the impartial and fair review of the manuscripts.
4. The JMR is an open-access journal. There are no charges for publication in the journal.

Types of Publications 

1. Regular articles are comprehensive research papers, typically ranging from 6,000 to 8,000 words. While the specific structure may be adapted to best suit the paper's focus, contributions should generally include an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. Authors are encouraged to provide a thorough and well-supported analysis of their research.
2. Research notes are concise contributions, typically between 1,500 and 2,000 words. These papers are ideal for presenting focused research findings, preliminary results, or innovative ideas that benefit from a shorter format.
3. The Industry Best Practices section features industry case studies between 2,000 and 2,500 words. These contributions are predominantly practical and knowledge-intensive, offering valuable insights derived from real-world applications and successful implementations. Submissions in this category must include the following sections: a company description, project summary, project details, feedback from end users, future outlook, and conclusion.
4. All regular articles, research notes, and case studies submitted to the Industry Best Practices section undergo a double-blind review process. Each submission will be reviewed by at least two anonymous referees to ensure impartiality and academic rigour.
5. Book reviews should be up to 1500 words and contain the following information: author(s) or editor(s) for edited books, title, publisher, ISBN, year of publication, number of pages, original language of publication, summary of the content, and how this book contributes to tourism knowledge.
6. Book reviews should be up to 1,500 words and contain the following essential information: author(s) or editor(s) (for edited books), title, publisher, ISBN, year of publication, number of pages, and original language of publication. The review should also provide a summary of the content and clearly articulate how the book contributes to knowledge of the Metaverse.

Revisions

When submitting a revised manuscript, authors must clearly highlight all changes in blue text. A detailed author response is also required, explaining how each comment from the editor(s) and reviewers has been addressed. A template for this author re can be downloaded here.

Manuscript Formatting 

1. For research papers, review papers, case studies, and research notes, submissions must include two separate files:

• A title page containing all author details.
• The main manuscript text is completely anonymised (without author details).

Doctoral dissertation summaries should adhere strictly to the formatting provided in this template.

2. Title Page Requirements: The title page must include:

• The manuscript's title.
• The name(s) and affiliation(s) of all author(s).
• The corresponding author's complete contact details (postal address, phone number, and email).
• An abstract of 100-200 words.
• No more than six keywords.

The corresponding author will be the primary point of contact for all journal correspondence. They are also responsible for all proofreading checks.

3. General Formatting Guidelines

• Paper Size: A4
• Page Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) for top, bottom, left, and right.
• Line Spacing: 1.5 lines.
• Font: Times New Roman.
• Font Size: 12 points.
• Alignment: Justified.
• Footnotes: Not permitted. Please use endnotes instead.
• Language: All text must be written in British English.

4. Headings: Headings should be bold, follow standard capitalisation (not all caps), and have no indent. Place one line break after the preceding paragraph.

• First-order headings (e.g., 1. Introduction) should be bold.
• Second- and third-order headings (e.g., 1.1. Rationale) should be in italics.

5. Tables and Figures: Tables and figures must be integrated directly into the text. They should be numbered sequentially using Arabic numerals.

• Table titles and numbers must appear above the table, aligned left, and in italic font (not all caps).
• Figure titles and numbers must appear below the figure, centred, in italic font (not all caps).
• Figures must be provided in a print-ready format and at their final intended size.

6. References: In-text citations must follow the APA "author, date" style (e.g., Webster, 2005). For specific points or direct quotations, page numbers must be included. The reference list should be placed at the end of the manuscript and ordered alphabetically by author. All references require a DOI link. If a DOI is unavailable, a link to the publication on the publisher's official website is mandatory. A link to an alternative website (e.g., Google Books, Researchgate) is acceptable only if the publisher's website is no longer accessible. References without verifiable links will not be accepted, including those for books and conference proceedings.

          Specific Formatting Examples:

• For journal articles: Jung, T., Cho, J., Han, D. I. D., Ahn, S. J. G., Gupta, M., Das, G., ... & Tom Dieck, M. C. (2024). Metaverse for service industries: Future applications, opportunities, challenges and research directions. Computers in Human Behavior, 151, 108039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2023.108039 
• For edited books and monographs: Jung, T., tom Dieck, M. C., Jeong, S. C., Kim, S. H., Sahl, D., & Kim, S. J. (Eds.). (2025). XR and Metaverse: Proceedings of the 9th International XR-Metaverse Conference 2024, Busan, South Korea. Springer Nature. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-77975-6
• For authored books and monographs: Garon, J. M. (2024). How AI, Metaverses, Crypto, and Cyber Will Upend the 21st Century. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://www.elgaronline.com/monobook/book/9781035301560/9781035301560.xml 
• For chapters in books: Beeker, K., Doicaru, M., & van Gisbergen, M. S. (2024, May). The Added Value of Virtual Reality Headsets on Esport Viewing Experience. In International XR Conference (pp. 3-18). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77975-6_1
• For conference papers: Ivanov, S., & Webster, C. (2019). What should robots do? A comparative analysis of industry professionals, educators and tourists. In Pesonen, J. & Neidhardt, J. (Eds.) Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2019, Proceedings of the International Conference in Nicosia, Cyprus, 30.01-01.02.2019, pp. 249-262. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-05940-8_20
• For Internet sources: Ahmed, S., Demircan, E., Khoo, I.-H., & Wilson, S. (2025, April 23). Metaverse and XR at California State University, Long Beach. California State University, Long Beach. https://www.csulb.edu/sites/default/files/2025/documents/Metaverse-XR-april2025.pdf (Accessed on 08.07.2025)

Proofs

Proofs of accepted papers will be sent to the corresponding authors for review and minor edits. Major revisions to the text are not permitted at this stage, except in cases of editor or publisher errors. The authors will receive a PDF file of the final published version of their paper.

 Use of Artificial Intelligence

1. Authors may utilise AI tools for proofreading or during the data analysis process. However, AI must not be used to generate the core text of the article. If the publication specifically focuses on AI-generated content (e.g., from ChatGPT or similar applications), the respective AI-generated content must be marked within the paper.
2. Any use of AI in the paper must be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section. Authors bear full responsibility for any plagiarism or other unethical practices resulting from the use of AI in their manuscript. No AI application can be listed as a co-author.