Peer Review Policy

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) follows a rigorous and transparent Double-Blind Peer Review Process to ensure the quality, originality, academic integrity, and reliability of published research. The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

1. Peer Review Type

IJMR follows a Double-Blind Peer Review system:

  • Authors' identities are hidden from reviewers.
  • Reviewers' identities are hidden from authors.
  • Manuscripts are evaluated based on academic quality, originality, methodology, significance, and contribution.

Each manuscript is normally reviewed by at least two independent expert reviewers with relevant subject expertise.

2. Reviewer Selection Criteria

Reviewers are selected based on:

  • Relevant academic expertise and research experience.
  • Knowledge of appropriate research methods.
  • Subject knowledge related to the submitted manuscript.
  • Absence of conflict of interest.

The editorial team selects qualified reviewers to provide objective and constructive evaluations.

3. Review Process

Submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening for scope, originality, formatting, and ethical requirements. Suitable manuscripts are sent to independent reviewers for evaluation.

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:

  • Originality and research contribution.
  • Methodological quality.
  • Accuracy of analysis.
  • Ethical compliance.
  • Clarity of presentation.
  • Quality of references.

Based on reviewer comments, manuscripts may receive:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

4. Review Timeline

IJMR aims to complete the peer review process within 6 weeks after submission. The timeline may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and required revisions.

Authors are informed about decisions through the journal submission system or official communication channels.

5. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must:

  • Maintain manuscript confidentiality.
  • Provide objective and constructive feedback.
  • Identify methodological, ethical, and academic concerns.
  • Avoid personal criticism.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.
  • Complete reviews within the assigned timeline.

Reviewers must not use unpublished manuscript information for personal benefit.

6. Author Responsibilities

Authors must:

  • Submit original research work.
  • Ensure manuscripts are not published or under review elsewhere.
  • Address reviewer comments carefully.
  • Submit revised manuscripts with proper responses.
  • Follow ethical research practices.

7. Editorial Decision

The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board based on reviewer reports, manuscript quality, ethical standards, and journal scope.

In case of conflicting reviews, additional evaluation may be requested.

8. Confidentiality and Ethical Standards

IJMR follows the ethical principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality and protect the integrity of the peer review process.

9. Revision and Re-review Process

Manuscripts requiring revision are returned to authors for improvement. Revised manuscripts may be sent to original reviewers for further evaluation when required.

10. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers and editors must disclose any potential conflict of interest. Individuals with conflicts are excluded from the review and decision-making process.

11. Plagiarism and Research Ethics Screening

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism and ethical compliance screening. Manuscripts violating ethical standards may be rejected at any stage.

12. Reviewer Guidelines

IJMR follows internationally recognized peer review practices to ensure fairness, transparency, confidentiality, and academic quality.

13. Independence and Integrity of Peer Review

IJMR ensures that the peer review process remains fair, transparent, and free from external influence. Reviewer decisions are based only on the academic quality, originality, and significance of the manuscript.

Authors, institutions, or funding sources cannot influence reviewer selection or editorial decisions. The final publication decision remains the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board.