How to Write & Publish Research Articles

How to Write & Publish Research Articles

What is a Research Article?

Research articles are:

  • Tutorials and how-to guides
  • Deep-dive technical breakdowns
  • Case studies and experiments
  • Explanations of AI concepts in plain language
  • Reviews and analyses

Step 1: Create Your Article File

Create a new markdown file in the _posts/ folder with this naming format:

_posts/YYYY-MM-DD-your-article-title.md

Example:

_posts/2026-07-24-how-to-use-chatgpt.md

Step 2: Add Front Matter (Metadata)

Copy this template at the top of your file:

---
layout: post
title: "Your Article Title"
date: 2026-07-24
author: "Your Name"
category: Tutorials
excerpt: "One or two sentence summary of your article."
tags:
  - tag1
  - tag2
published: true
---

Field Explanations:

  • title: Your article title
  • date: Publication date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
  • author: Your name
  • category: Tutorials Guides AI Concepts Tools Other
  • excerpt: Short summary (shows on list pages)
  • tags: Searchable keywords
  • published: true (to show on website) or false (to hide)

Step 3: Write Your Article

After the front matter, write your content using markdown:

## Introduction
Hook the reader and explain what they'll learn.

## Main Content
Break into clear sections with subheadings.

## Key Takeaways
Summarize the important points.

## Next Steps
Tell readers what to do next.

Step 4: Format Your Article

Use Clear Headings

# Main Title (use only once)
## Section Heading
### Subsection

Add Code Blocks

```python
print("Hello, Assam!")


### Use Lists
```markdown
1. First step
2. Second step
3. Third step

- Bullet point
- Another point
- Third point

[Link Text](https://example.com)
[Visit Our Projects](/projects/)

Step 5: Submit Your Article

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Add your .md file to _posts/
  3. Test locally: bundle exec jekyll serve
  4. Visit: http://localhost:4000/research/
  5. Open a Pull Request

Example Article

File: _posts/2026-07-24-beginner-guide-to-ai.md

---
layout: post
title: "Beginner's Guide to AI in Plain Language"
date: 2026-07-24
author: "Rakibul Islam"
category: Guides
excerpt: "Learn what AI is, how it works, and why it matters. No technical jargon required."
tags:
  - AI
  - Beginners
  - Assam
published: true
---

## What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence is software that learns and makes decisions. Think of it as teaching a computer to recognize patterns.

## How Does It Work?
AI systems learn from examples:
1. Show it lots of examples
2. It finds patterns
3. It makes predictions on new data

## Real-World Examples
- ChatGPT: Answers questions in plain language
- Image recognition: Identifies objects in photos
- Recommendations: Netflix suggests movies you might like

## Key Takeaway
AI is just a tool. It's not magic, and you don't need to be a programmer to understand it.

## Next Steps
- Read more articles on our site
- Join our Telegram community
- Try an AI tool yourself

Tips for Good Articles

✓ Write in plain language — Avoid jargon. Explain terms when you use them.

✓ Use examples — Real-world examples help readers understand.

✓ Keep it organized — Use headings, lists, and short paragraphs.

✓ Include links — Link to related articles or resources.

✓ Proofread — Read it twice before submitting.

✓ Make it accessible — This means readable by everyone, including people learning Assamese.

Article Categories

Category Examples
Tutorials “How to Use ChatGPT”, “Building Your First AI Project”
Guides “AI for Beginners”, “Understanding Machine Learning”
AI Concepts “What is Neural Networks?”, “How Does NLP Work?”
Tools “Best Free AI Tools”, “Comparing AI Platforms”
Case Studies “How We Built Krittimat”, “Real-World AI Success Stories”

FAQ

Q: Can I update my article after publishing? Yes! Edit the .md file and submit a new PR.

Q: Can I include images? Yes! Add images to assets/images/ and reference them in your article.

Q: How long should an article be? 500-2000 words is ideal. Longer is okay if it’s good.

Q: Can I write in Assamese? Yes! Write in Assamese, English, or both.

Q: How do I hide a published article? Change published: false in the front matter.

Questions? Ask in our Telegram: https://t.me/AxomiyaITLabs