Supplementary Materials Policy

Policy Statement
The International Journal of Research on Multidisciplinary Studies (IJROMS) encourages authors to submit supplementary materials that enhance the transparency, reproducibility, and scientific value of their research. Supplementary materials are peer-reviewed where relevant and are published alongside the main article.

Definition of Supplementary Materials
Supplementary materials include any additional content that supports the findings of the manuscript but is not essential to its main text. These may include:

  • Datasets
  • Figures and tables
  • Multimedia files (audio, video)
  • Methodological details
  • Software code or algorithms
  • Appendices

Submission of Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary materials at the time of manuscript submission. These materials must:

  • Be clearly labeled and referenced in the main manuscript
  • Be directly relevant to the research
  • Be provided in accessible and widely accepted file formats
  • Include descriptive titles and captions

All supplementary files must be submitted through the journal’s submission system.

Peer Review of Supplementary Materials

  • Supplementary materials may be subject to peer review
  • Reviewers may evaluate their relevance, accuracy, and clarity
  • Authors may be required to revise supplementary files based on reviewer feedback

The editorial team reserves the right to determine whether supplementary materials are suitable for publication.

Data Transparency and Reproducibility

Authors are strongly encouraged to provide:

  • Raw data or processed datasets
  • Detailed methodologies
  • Code or software necessary to reproduce results

Where applicable, authors should deposit data in recognized repositories and provide persistent identifiers (e.g., DOI or URL).

Accessibility and Availability

Published supplementary materials will:

  • Be made available online alongside the article
  • Be accessible without restriction unless ethical or legal limitations apply
  • Be linked directly from the main article

Ethical and Legal Considerations

Supplementary materials must:

  • Comply with ethical standards and privacy regulations
  • Not contain confidential or sensitive information without proper authorization
  • Respect copyright and licensing requirements

Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for any third-party content.

File Formats and Technical Requirements

Authors should ensure that:

  • Files are in standard, non-proprietary formats where possible (e.g., CSV, PDF, MP4)
  • File sizes are reasonable and do not hinder access
  • Content is clearly organized and properly documented

Corrections and Updates

  • Supplementary materials are considered part of the published record
  • Corrections may be issued if errors are identified
  • Updated versions may be provided with appropriate notices

Disclaimer

IJROMS is not responsible for the long-term preservation of supplementary materials hosted outside its platform. Authors are encouraged to use reliable and recognized repositories.

Commitment to Research Integrity

IJROMS promotes best practices in research transparency and reproducibility. The inclusion of high-quality supplementary materials supports the integrity and credibility of published research and aligns with international indexing standards.