Call for PapersEastern University Multidisciplinary Journal
Official Flagship Academic Publication of Eastern University
Introduction to the Call for Papers
The Editorial Board of the Eastern University Multidisciplinary Journal (EUMJ) invites the submission of original, unpublished scholarly manuscripts for consideration in its upcoming biannual issue. EUMJ is a peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal that welcomes interdisciplinary research bridging the Social Sciences and Humanities, Public Health, Education, Business and Economics, Engineering, and Law and Governance, with particular interest in scholarship that addresses complex local and global socio-economic, technological, and legal challenges.
Issue
Issue No. 1, December 2026
Submission Deadline
30 October 2026
To be considered for the December issue
Expected Notification
Within ~52 days of submission
How to Submit
Choose a submission route and prepare the required documents.
By Email (Interim)
Email your manuscript, title page, and CRediT statement to journal@easternuni.edu.bd with the subject line "EUMJ Submission — [Article Title]".
By Portal
Submit through the editorial portal at journal.easternuni.edu.bd.
Required at Submission
- Full manuscript (formatted per Section 4 below)
- Separate title page with author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact
- Cover letter briefly stating the manuscript's novelty and fit for EUMJ's scope
- Signed/typed declarations (Conflict of Interest, Data Availability, Ethics Clearance where applicable)
Thematic Scope
Manuscripts are invited at the intersections of, though not limited to, the following domains:
Article Categories and Word Limits
Original Research Articles
2,000–10,000 words
Review Articles
6,000–10,000 words
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
6,000–10,000 words (PRISMA-compliant)
Case Studies
3,000–5,000 words
Peer Review and Publication Model
All submissions undergo a strict double-blind peer review by a minimum of two independent external reviewers, with a third adjudicator engaged in cases of conflicting assessments. EUMJ operates on a Diamond Open Access model: there are no article processing charges, no submission fees, and no subscription barriers. Authors retain full copyright, and accepted articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Manuscript Preparation
Ethical and Declaratory Requirements
- Authors must ensure full compliance with the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Policy, which follows the guidelines of COPE, ICMJE, and WAME.
- Each submission must include a Conflict-of-Interest declaration, a Data Availability Statement, and, where applicable, confirmation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Research Ethics Committee approval.
- Authorship must satisfy the ICMJE's four criteria, and a CRediT contributor role statement is required for all co-authored works.
- The use of generative AI tools is limited to language polishing and must be disclosed in the Methods section; AI tools may not be listed as authors.
Similarity and Originality Standards
All manuscripts will be screened through Turnitin/iThenticate. Submissions with an overall similarity index exceeding 30 percent, or containing any block of five or more consecutive sentences copied verbatim without proper citation, will be rejected at the desk-screening stage.
Open Access & Licensing
Editorial Contact
The Editorial Office
Eastern University Multidisciplinary Journal (EUMJ)
Eastern University, Road 6, Block B, Ashulia Model Town, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the submission deadline for EUMJ?
- The submission deadline is 30 October 2026, to be considered for Issue No. 1, December 2026.
- What is EUMJ's peer review model?
- All submissions undergo a strict double-blind peer review by a minimum of two independent external reviewers, with a third adjudicator engaged in cases of conflicting assessments.
- Are there any submission fees for EUMJ?
- No. EUMJ operates on a Diamond Open Access model with no article processing charges, no submission fees, and no subscription barriers.
- What is the word limit for Original Research Articles?
- Original Research Articles should be 2,000–10,000 words. Review Articles and Systematic Reviews are 6,000–10,000 words, and Case Studies are 3,000–5,000 words.
- How do I submit my manuscript to EUMJ?
- You may submit by email to journal@easternuni.edu.bd or through the editorial portal at journal.easternuni.edu.bd.
Your Research, Our Shared Future
The Editorial Board looks forward to receiving your scholarly contributions.