Compliance with I4OC Policy

Policy Statement
The International Journal of Research on Multidisciplinary Studies (IJROMS) supports the principles of open scholarly communication and transparency in research. The journal is committed to implementing practices that ensure references and citation data are openly available and accessible to the global research community.

Open Citations Commitment

IJROMS ensures that:

  • All reference lists in published articles are deposited with complete and accurate metadata
  • Citation data is made openly available without restrictions
  • References are accessible to indexing systems, repositories, and discovery tools
  • Authors provide complete and properly formatted citations in their manuscripts

This commitment enhances the visibility, traceability, and impact of published research.

Metadata and Reference Quality

To maintain high-quality citation data:

  • All articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
  • Reference lists are checked for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  • Standard citation formats are applied
  • Metadata is prepared and submitted in accordance with global publishing standards

Author Responsibilities

Authors are required to:

  • Provide complete and accurate references for all cited works
  • Ensure that all sources are properly cited within the text
  • Avoid excessive or inappropriate self-citation
  • Use reliable and verifiable sources

Incomplete or inaccurate references may result in delays during the editorial process.

Editorial Responsibilities

The Editorial Board ensures that:

  • Reference lists are reviewed as part of the editorial and peer review process
  • Citation data is properly formatted and validated before publication
  • Metadata, including references, is deposited in relevant indexing and registration systems
  • Open citation practices are consistently implemented across all publications

Benefits of Open Citations

By implementing open citation practices, IJROMS:

  • Enhances research discoverability and accessibility
  • Supports transparency and reproducibility in research
  • Enables accurate tracking of citations and academic impact
  • Contributes to the global exchange of scholarly knowledge

Commitment to Transparency

IJROMS is committed to maintaining open, accurate, and accessible citation data. The journal continuously improves its processes to ensure compliance with international standards for metadata quality, indexing, and scholarly communication.