International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Reviews (IMRJR) follows these policies to ensure high standards in publishing and to guide authors, editors, and reviewers through the publication process:
Manuscript Submission: Authors should submit their manuscripts via the journal’s online submission system, following the guidelines provided in the Author Instructions. Submissions must include all required components, such as an abstract, keywords, and appropriate formatting according to the journal’s style.
Peer Review Process: All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the quality and validity of published research. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant field and are asked to provide constructive feedback to authors. The peer review process is double-blind to maintain impartiality.
Authorship and Acknowledgments: Authors should ensure that all individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research are listed as authors. Those who contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use copyrighted materials and for disclosing any conflicts of interest.
Plagiarism and Originality: Plagiarism in all its forms is considered unethical and unacceptable. Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cite sources, including their own previous work when relevant. Similarity checks may be conducted, and manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected or retracted.
Data and Reproducibility: Authors should provide sufficient detail and raw data to allow others to replicate the study if possible. Data fabrication and manipulation are unethical practices and will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.
Ethical Considerations: Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with relevant ethical standards and regulations. Authors should provide documentation of ethical approval and informed consent, as appropriate. The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet ethical standards.
Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Reviews (IMRJR) follows ethical guidelines regarding corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern. If errors are identified post-publication, corrections will be issued promptly. Articles found to contain serious flaws or ethical issues may be retracted with proper notification.
Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain copyright of their work published in International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Reviews (IMRJR), but are required to grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article under a suitable Creative Commons license or equivalent. Details regarding copyright and licensing options will be provided to authors upon acceptance.
Editorial Independence and Decision Making: Decisions on manuscript handling, including acceptance, rejection, or revisions, are made based on the scientific merit of the work and compliance with journal policies. Editors and editorial board members strive to maintain editorial independence and objectivity throughout the review process.
Open Access Policy: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Reviews (IMRJR) supports open access publishing to ensure research is accessible to a global audience without barriers. Authors may choose to publish under open access options provided by the journal.