Editorial Policy

Policy Statement
The International Journal of Research on Multidisciplinary Studies (IJROMS) is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality, integrity, and transparency in all editorial processes. Editorial decisions are guided by scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance.

Editorial Independence

  • Editorial decisions are made independently of the publisher, sponsors, or external influences
  • Decisions are based solely on the academic quality and relevance of the manuscript
  • Editors are not influenced by financial, institutional, or personal interests

Scope and Relevance

  • Manuscripts must align with the journal’s aims and scope
  • Submissions should demonstrate multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary relevance
  • Papers must contribute to academic knowledge, professional practice, or policy development

Manuscripts that fall outside the journal’s scope may be rejected at the initial stage.

Peer Review Process

  • All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process
  • At least two independent reviewers evaluate each manuscript
  • Reviewers assess originality, methodology, clarity, ethical compliance, and contribution
  • Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations and editorial evaluation

Editorial Decision-Making

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on:

  • Reviewer reports and recommendations
  • Academic merit and originality
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope
  • Ethical compliance and research integrity

Possible decisions include:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Confidentiality

  • Editors and reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential
  • Information about submitted manuscripts must not be shared without authorization
  • Unpublished materials must not be used for personal research or advantage

Conflict of Interest

  • Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists
  • Alternative editors will be assigned when necessary

Ethical Oversight

  • Editors ensure that all submissions comply with ethical standards
  • Suspected misconduct, including plagiarism or data falsification, will be investigated
  • Appropriate actions, such as correction or retraction, will be taken when necessary

Corrections and Retractions

  • Errors identified after publication will be corrected through formal notices
  • Articles may be retracted if serious ethical or scientific issues are confirmed
  • All corrections and retractions will be handled transparently

Timeliness and Efficiency

  • The editorial team strives to process manuscripts in a timely manner
  • Authors are informed of decisions within a reasonable timeframe
  • Delays may occur depending on reviewer availability and revision requirements

Transparency and Accountability

  • Editorial processes are conducted in a clear and transparent manner
  • Decisions are documented and communicated to authors
  • Feedback provided to authors is constructive and objective

Commitment to Quality

IJROMS is committed to maintaining a rigorous editorial process that supports high-quality research publication. The journal continuously improves its editorial practices to ensure fairness, consistency, and academic excellence.