PMRP Journal of Research – Part E: Design, Innovation and Creativity

Welcome to the PMRP Journal of Research – Part E: Design, Innovation and Creativity

Focuses on original and applied research related to engineering design, product development, innovation methodologies, creativity-driven solutions, and interdisciplinary design practices. The journal emphasizes transforming ideas into functional, sustainable, and impactful engineering solutions through systematic design thinking and innovation frameworks.

Online ISSN: xxxx-xxxx
Publishing model: Open Access
DOI Prefix: 10.65383/jre
Starting Year: 2026
Frequency: Two issues per year
Format: Online
Subject: Engineering
Language: English
Pubisher: ProMind Research Publishers (PMRP)
72, Vivekanadhar salai, Veerappampalayam,
Thindal(Kil),
Erode – 638 012.

Aim & Scope

PMRP Journal of Research – Part E: Design, Innovation and Creativity publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances engineering design, innovation processes, and creative problem-solving approaches. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, designers, academicians, and industry professionals to share novel design concepts, methodologies, tools, and case studies that address real-world engineering and societal challenges.

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Engineering Design & Product Development – conceptual design, embodiment design, design optimization, CAD/CAE-driven design, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
• Innovation & Design Thinking – ideation methods, creativity tools, TRIZ, design thinking frameworks, user-centered and human-centered design.
• Sustainable & Green Design – eco-design, lifecycle assessment, sustainable materials, circular economy–oriented product development.
• Industrial & System Design – industrial design practices, system-level design, ergonomics, usability engineering, and aesthetics in engineering products.
• Prototyping & Fabrication Technologies – rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, smart materials, digital fabrication, design validation.
• Interdisciplinary Design Applications – biomedical device design, assistive technologies, smart products, IoT-enabled design solutions.
• Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship – design-driven innovation, technology commercialization, startup case studies, intellectual property–enabled design.
• Creativity in Engineering Education – design pedagogy, project-based learning, innovation-oriented curriculum development.

The journal publishes research articles, review papers, design case studies, and technical notes, as short communications or short papers limited to a maximum of 6 printed pages, 15 references, and 5 figures. Contributions should emphasize innovative design methodologies and creative engineering solutions with clear relevance to academia, industry, and society.

The journal particularly encourages high-quality idea-driven research, including works derived from or extending existing concepts, with or without prototype development, experimental validation, or theoretical analysis, provided the novelty, clarity, and engineering significance are well justified.

Editorial Process

The editorial process of PMRP Journal of Research – Part E: Design, Innovation and Creativity ensures that all manuscripts are evaluated fairly, transparently, and according to the highest academic and ethical standards.

1. Submission

• Authors submit manuscripts via the online submission system or by email to editor@pmrpjournals.com.
• All submissions must follow the journal template and APA citation style.

1. Initial Screening

• The Editor-in-Chief or an Associate Editor performs a preliminary check to ensure:
• The manuscript fits within the Aim & Scope of the journal.
• Compliance with formatting and ethical guidelines.
• Plagiarism screening (using appropriate software).
• Manuscripts failing the initial screening are returned to authors for revision or rejected.

1. Peer Review (Double-Blind)

• Suitable manuscripts are assigned to expert reviewers.
• The review is double-blind:
• Authors’ identities are concealed from reviewers.
• Reviewers’ identities are concealed from authors.
• Reviewers evaluate:
• Originality and novelty of the work.
• Technical quality and validity of results.
• Clarity of presentation.
• Relevance to the journal’s scope.

1. Editorial Decision

• Based on reviewer feedback, the editor may decide:
• Accept without revision
• Minor revision
• Major revision
• Reject
• Authors are notified of the decision along with reviewer comments.

1. Revision & Resubmission

• Authors must address all reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript within the given timeline.
• Revised manuscripts may be sent for a second round of review if necessary.

1. Final Acceptance

• Once the revised manuscript meets all editorial and technical requirements, the Editor-in-Chief issues a formal acceptance letter.

1. Production & Publication

• Accepted manuscripts are copyedited, typeset, and assigned a DOI.
• Articles are published online in the next scheduled issue or as Online First.

1. Post-Publication

• Published articles are indexed in the journal’s listed databases.
• Authors are encouraged to share and promote their work to increase visibility and citations.

Publication Ethics & Professional Standards

PMRP Journal of Research – Part E: Design, Innovation and Creativity follows the COPE Core Practices and expects all authors, reviewers, and editors to maintain the highest standards of integrity.

Human & Animal Research

• Research involving data from humans or animals must have prior approval from a recognized ethics committee, with details stated in the manuscript.
• Clinical trials must include registration details; human studies require informed consent.
• Animal research must follow relevant welfare guidelines.

Data & Originality

• All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
• Authors must present accurate methods and results, retain raw data, and make it available if requested.
• Duplicate publication, plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or image manipulation is strictly prohibited.

Conflicts of Interest

• All potential conflicts must be disclosed at submission.
• Editors and reviewers must provide unbiased, confidential evaluations.

Misconduct & Sanctions

• Proven ethical breaches may result in rejection, retraction, sanctions, or reporting to relevant authorities.

The journal uses plagiarism detection software and reserves the right to act in accordance with COPE guidelines in all cases of suspected misconduct.