Author Policies
- Article Processing Charge
- Copyright Policy
- Author’s Agreement Form
- English Language Editing
- Manuscript Preparation
- Rights and Grants to the Author
- Licensing Policy
- Data Sharing Policy
- APC Waiver Policy
- Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent
- Submission of Manuscript
- Open Access Policy
- Plagiarism Policy
- Withdrawal Policy
- Human and Animal Rights Policy
- Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
- Digital Preservation
- Check List
- Sample Paper
- Complaints Policy
- Article Processing Charge (APC)
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) operates with an open-access model, meaning that all of its published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. To sustain this model, the journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to authors whose manuscripts are accepted for publication. This charge covers the costs associated with the peer-review process, professional editing, typesetting, and the dissemination of the published article in digital format.
The APC ensures that the journal can maintain high standards of publication quality, including the rigorous peer review process and the production of articles in a timely manner. The exact amount of the APC is listed on the IJARR website and is typically required after the acceptance of a manuscript. Authors are given clear instructions on how and when to pay the APC. The payment ensures that the article will be processed and made available for public access.
Recognizing that the APC may pose financial challenges for authors from low-income countries or institutions with limited funding, IJARR offers waivers or discounts on the APC. Authors wishing to request a waiver or reduction must submit a justification along with their manuscript, and such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This policy aims to balance the need for financial sustainability with ensuring equitable access to publication opportunities, particularly for researchers in underrepresented regions.
2. Copyright Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) respects authors' intellectual property rights and operates with a copyright policy that allows authors to retain full ownership of their work while providing the journal with the necessary rights to publish and distribute the article. Authors retain the copyright to their articles and may reuse their content, including figures and tables, in other works or presentations, with proper attribution to the original publication in IJARR.
Upon submission, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish their work. This license allows the journal to distribute the article in both print and digital formats, ensuring broad visibility and access. The journal may also archive the article in institutional repositories and share it in public databases, increasing the reach of the research. Authors may also deposit the article in other repositories or personal websites once it has been published, in line with open-access principles.
IJARR publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which means that the research can be freely shared, reused, and modified, as long as proper attribution is given to the original authors. This policy ensures that published work is widely disseminated while protecting the rights of authors, encouraging scholarly communication, and promoting greater collaboration across disciplines.
3. Author’s Agreement Form
Before submission, authors are required to complete the International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) Author’s Agreement Form. This form is a critical part of the submission process and outlines the terms and conditions under which the manuscript is submitted and published. The form requires authors to affirm that their work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration for publication in any other journal.
The Author’s Agreement Form also includes a section where authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial support or relationships that could influence the research. Transparency is key to maintaining the integrity of the peer-review and publication process, and the form ensures that authors are fully aware of their ethical obligations, including their responsibility for ensuring proper citations and avoiding plagiarism.
By signing the form, authors also confirm that they understand and agree to the journal’s copyright and licensing policies. This includes granting IJARR a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their article under an open-access license. Authors are also asked to provide confirmation of any ethical approvals required for studies involving human or animal subjects, ensuring compliance with research ethics standards.
The Author’s Agreement Form is essential for ensuring that all parties—authors, reviewers, and the journal—are aligned on expectations and responsibilities, thereby protecting both the rights of authors and the integrity of the journal.
4. English Language Editing
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) offers English language editing services to assist authors whose first language is not English in improving the clarity, grammar, and readability of their manuscripts. The journal understands that clear and concise writing is essential for effective communication, especially in an international academic environment. As such, authors are encouraged to utilize the editing service to enhance the overall quality of their work, increasing the likelihood of successful peer review and publication.
The editing service involves a professional review of the manuscript, focusing on improving sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and academic style. Editors ensure that the manuscript adheres to the journal's style guide and formatting requirements, helping authors present their research in the most polished and coherent manner possible. Although this service is optional, it is highly recommended for non-native English-speaking authors or those seeking to improve the readability of their work.
It is important to note that while the editing service focuses on improving language and style, it does not include verifying the accuracy of the research data or scientific content. Authors are still responsible for the integrity of the research and ensuring that all data, results, and findings are accurate and properly presented.
The service is provided at an additional cost, and authors can inquire about the rates and process for using the English language editing service through the journal’s website.
5. Manuscript Preparation
To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, the International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) provides detailed manuscript preparation guidelines that authors must follow before submitting their work. The manuscript should be written in clear, concise, and formal academic language, with attention to proper structure and organization.
The manuscript should include the following sections: a clear title, an abstract of approximately 150-250 words summarizing the main findings of the research, a list of keywords, and a body that is divided into sections such as Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. The journal accepts manuscripts in Microsoft Word format, and authors are required to use the provided template to ensure consistent formatting.
References should be cited using the required citation style, which is specified on the journal’s submission page (e.g., APA, MLA, or Chicago). Authors are expected to follow the correct citation format both in-text and in the reference list, ensuring that all sources are properly credited. All figures, tables, and supplementary materials should be included in the manuscript, each labeled with a descriptive caption and placed within the relevant sections of the text.
Manuscripts should be double-spaced, with a font size of 12 pt, and authors should use standard margins. The journal also advises authors to include any relevant supplementary data or appendices, ensuring that the research is fully documented and transparent. By adhering to these guidelines, authors can help expedite the review and publication process, making it easier for reviewers and editors to assess the manuscript.
6. Rights and Grants to the Author
At International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR), authors retain full ownership of their work upon submission and publication. The copyright remains with the authors, who have the right to reuse their work in other contexts, such as presentations, other publications, or conferences. However, by submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and make the article available online through the journal’s website, as well as in any associated platforms or repositories.
This non-exclusive license allows IJARR to make the research accessible globally under its open-access model, ensuring that articles are freely available to readers worldwide. The journal also reserves the right to archive the article in digital formats, which helps ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of the research. Authors are free to share their work on personal or institutional websites or preprint servers, provided that they credit the journal as the original publisher.
The policy ensures that authors have control over the intellectual property of their research, while still allowing the journal to publish and promote the work to a global academic audience. The flexibility provided by this license helps authors maintain visibility and engagement with their research, while supporting the journal’s mission of facilitating open-access knowledge dissemination. Additionally, authors are encouraged to share supplementary materials, such as datasets and appendices, to promote transparency and enhance the reproducibility of the research.
7. Licensing Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) adopts a Creative Commons licensing model to ensure that all published research is openly accessible to the global academic community. The journal publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which allows others to share, reuse, and remix the content for both non-commercial and commercial purposes, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors.
This licensing model supports the journal’s open-access policy by eliminating access barriers such as paywalls or subscription fees. By using the CC BY license, IJARR helps maximize the visibility of the research published in the journal and facilitates its wider dissemination, ensuring that readers worldwide can freely access and engage with cutting-edge research.
Authors retain the copyright to their work, allowing them to reuse the content in other publications or present it at conferences. The CC BY license ensures that authors are properly credited for their work, while also promoting the free exchange of knowledge. The licensing policy aligns with the principles of open science, enabling others to build upon and adapt the research in innovative ways, ultimately advancing knowledge across various academic fields.
The journal encourages authors to share their work as widely as possible, whether through institutional repositories, personal websites, or social media, to ensure that their research reaches the largest audience possible.
8. Data Sharing Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) supports the principles of transparency, reproducibility, and open science. To enhance the quality and impact of research, the journal encourages authors to share the data supporting their published findings. The data-sharing policy promotes transparency by ensuring that data, methods, and findings are accessible to other researchers for verification, replication, or further analysis. Authors are encouraged to submit their data in digital formats and deposit them in publicly accessible data repositories or databases relevant to their field of study. This can include institutional repositories, subject-specific repositories, or other open-access platforms that allow public access to the data.
In addition to promoting transparency, data sharing contributes to the credibility and reproducibility of the research process, which is vital for advancing science. Authors must ensure that their data is anonymized and does not violate any privacy or confidentiality agreements, particularly if the data involves sensitive information or personal identifiers. The journal asks authors to provide a statement within the manuscript about the availability of data, including where the data can be accessed, any restrictions, and how others can request it if necessary.
While IJARR encourages data sharing, it recognizes that some data may be subject to ethical, legal, or financial restrictions. In such cases, authors should clearly explain these limitations in their submission. Overall, this policy aligns with the journal’s commitment to fostering a more open, collaborative, and accountable research environment.
9. APC Waiver Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) is committed to providing equal opportunities for publication to researchers from diverse financial backgrounds, including those from low-income countries. To facilitate this, the journal offers an Article Processing Charge (APC) waiver or discount on a case-by-case basis to authors who are unable to pay the standard APC. The APC waiver policy ensures that the financial constraints of authors do not prevent them from having their research published in an open-access journal.
Authors wishing to request an APC waiver must submit a request at the time of manuscript submission, outlining their financial situation and explaining why they are unable to pay the full APC. The editorial board evaluates waiver requests based on factors such as the author’s country of residence (with priority given to researchers from low- and middle-income countries), the author’s financial situation, and other relevant criteria. The waiver application will be reviewed with sensitivity and fairness to ensure equitable access to publication.
It is important to note that the APC waiver is typically granted only for authors who have no other financial support for the APC and whose research is of high academic quality. The journal’s editorial board makes decisions regarding waiver requests in accordance with these criteria, and authors are notified about the outcome of their request. The goal of this policy is to promote inclusivity in academic publishing and to support researchers who may face financial barriers to open-access publication.
10. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) adheres to strict ethical standards regarding participant and patient privacy, especially in research that involves human subjects. The journal requires authors to ensure that any research involving human participants complies with ethical guidelines and regulatory standards for the protection of privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent. Authors must clearly state in their manuscript whether they have obtained informed consent from participants or patients before including any data, images, or personal information in their research.
Informed consent is a fundamental requirement, and authors must explain in the manuscript how consent was obtained. This includes ensuring that participants understood the purpose of the study, the procedures involved, and any potential risks associated with participation. Additionally, if any patient or participant information is used in the manuscript, it must be anonymized or de-identified to prevent any breach of confidentiality. Authors should not include sensitive personal information unless it is absolutely necessary for the research and has been authorized by the participant through a signed consent form.
For studies involving minors, vulnerable populations, or individuals who are unable to provide informed consent, the authors must provide proof of ethical approval from a recognized ethics review board or institutional review board (IRB). The journal may request additional documentation regarding informed consent or ethical approval if necessary. By ensuring these ethical standards, IJARR helps protect participants’ rights and ensures that research is conducted with the highest levels of integrity.
11. Submission of Manuscript
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) invites authors to submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal’s online submission system. The journal accepts original research articles, review papers, and other scholarly works related to advanced research in various fields. To streamline the submission process, authors must adhere to the journal’s formatting guidelines, including manuscript structure, reference style, and figure/tables formatting. Authors are required to register on the journal’s submission platform and submit their manuscript in the specified format, typically in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format.
Before submission, authors must ensure that their manuscript is complete and includes all necessary components, such as an abstract, keywords, main text, references, and figures/tables. Authors should also ensure that they have complied with the journal’s ethical guidelines, including obtaining the necessary approvals for human and animal research and disclosing any conflicts of interest. The manuscript must not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration for publication by another journal.
Once submitted, manuscripts undergo an initial assessment by the editorial team, which includes checks for plagiarism, compliance with submission guidelines, and suitability for the journal's scope. If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is sent for peer review. Authors will be informed of the submission status and decisions regarding acceptance, revisions, or rejection. The submission system allows authors to track the progress of their manuscript throughout the review and publication stages.
12. Open Access Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) operates under an open-access policy, meaning that all articles published in the journal are freely accessible to the global academic community. This policy supports the journal’s mission to facilitate the dissemination of high-quality research to a wide audience, including researchers, practitioners, educators, and the general public. Authors are required to agree to the terms of the open-access license, which allows their articles to be made freely available online upon publication.
By adopting an open-access model, IJARR ensures that its content is accessible without the barriers of subscription fees or paywalls, thus enabling wider dissemination and greater impact for authors. The journal's open-access policy promotes the free exchange of ideas, fostering academic collaboration and facilitating knowledge-sharing across disciplines. Articles are made available on the journal’s website, and they can also be distributed through various academic repositories, research networks, and databases.
The open-access model not only benefits authors by increasing the visibility and reach of their research, but it also aligns with the principles of open science, where data, findings, and publications are accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Authors are encouraged to share their work on social media, institutional repositories, and academic networks to further enhance the accessibility and engagement of their research.
13. Plagiarism Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) maintains a strict anti-plagiarism policy to ensure the integrity of the academic publishing process. Plagiarism, which includes the copying of text, data, ideas, or other intellectual property without proper attribution, is considered a serious ethical violation. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to screen all submitted manuscripts for potential instances of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or improper citation practices.
Authors are expected to submit original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration for publication in any other journal. Proper citations and references must be provided for all sources used in the research, including direct quotes, paraphrased ideas, and data. If authors are found to have plagiarized or violated the journal’s plagiarism policy, their manuscript will be rejected, and the incident will be reported according to the journal’s ethical guidelines.
In cases where plagiarism is identified after the article has been published, the journal may issue a correction, retraction, or other appropriate action, depending on the severity of the violation. IJARR is committed to maintaining high ethical standards in academic publishing and ensuring that all published research is conducted with honesty and integrity. The journal encourages authors to be vigilant about proper citation practices and to uphold the principles of academic honesty throughout the submission process.
14. Withdrawal Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) allows authors to withdraw their manuscript at any stage before formal acceptance and publication. If an author wishes to withdraw their manuscript from the submission process, they must notify the editorial office in writing and provide a reason for the withdrawal. Once the manuscript has been accepted for publication, the author cannot withdraw it without strong justification, such as a significant error in the data or methodology.
If the manuscript is withdrawn after it has been accepted, the journal may require the authors to submit a formal retraction, and this information will be noted in the publication records. If the article has already been published online, it will be retracted with a notice, and the reason for the retraction will be clearly stated.
The withdrawal policy ensures that the publication process remains transparent and that any changes to a manuscript’s status are documented. The policy also helps maintain the integrity of the review and publication process, preventing unnecessary delays and ensuring that articles are not withdrawn without sufficient cause.
15. Human and Animal Rights Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) is committed to maintaining ethical standards in research that involves human and animal subjects. Authors must ensure that their research complies with all applicable ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent from human participants and approval from relevant ethics committees or institutional review boards (IRBs). The journal requires authors to confirm that their research adheres to international guidelines, such as the Declaration of Helsinki for human research and the principles of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for animal research.
For research involving animals, authors must ensure that their study design minimizes animal suffering and adheres to the ethical principles governing the use of animals in research. Authors must provide detailed information about the methods used to care for and manage the animals in their study, including the source of the animals, housing conditions, and the procedures followed to ensure their welfare. In cases where research involves clinical trials or medical interventions, authors must provide proof of regulatory approval and informed consent from participants.
IJARR prioritizes the welfare of both human and animal subjects and ensures that all published research is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards. The journal also encourages authors to provide detailed methods and ethical statements in their manuscripts to support transparency and credibility.
16. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) has a formal policy for addressing errors, corrections, and retractions in published articles. The journal recognizes that errors can occasionally occur during the publishing process, whether due to mistakes in data, calculation errors, or issues related to authorship. In such cases, the journal is committed to transparency and timely correction of the published record.
If a significant error is identified in an article after publication, the authors may submit a request for a corrigendum or erratum. A corrigendum is issued when an author needs to correct a mistake made during the writing or publication process, such as an incorrect figure or citation. An erratum may be issued when an editorial or typographical error is discovered. Both corrigenda and errata are published as separate notices, linked to the original article.
In cases of serious ethical violations, such as plagiarism or falsification of data, the article may be retracted. The retraction process ensures that the public record is corrected, and a notice will be published explaining the reasons for the retraction. Retractions are important for maintaining the integrity of the scientific record and upholding the journal's commitment to ethical publishing practices.
17. Digital Preservation
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) is committed to ensuring the long-term availability and accessibility of the research it publishes. To achieve this, the journal follows best practices for digital preservation, ensuring that all articles are securely archived and remain accessible to the academic community, even if the journal’s website undergoes changes or is temporarily inaccessible.
The journal uses digital preservation systems and services that are designed to maintain articles in their original formats for future generations of researchers. IJARR works with trusted third-party archiving services such as Portico and LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe), which are established repositories designed to protect scholarly content from being lost due to technological obsolescence, hardware failure, or other potential disruptions.
These archiving services ensure that articles remain accessible in a variety of digital formats, regardless of changes in technology or the journal's publishing platform. Articles published in IJARR are automatically deposited in these archiving systems, and the journal works to ensure that all content is preserved in accordance with international standards for digital preservation.
The preservation of scholarly works is essential for maintaining the integrity of the academic record. By using these archiving services, IJARR ensures that its content remains discoverable and available for researchers, educators, and policymakers for years to come. Authors are encouraged to make sure that their work is included in trusted repositories to ensure greater dissemination and longevity.
18. Check List
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) provides a comprehensive checklist to assist authors in preparing their manuscripts for submission. The checklist is designed to ensure that authors adhere to all of the journal’s requirements and formatting guidelines before submission, minimizing the chances of errors or delays during the review process. This helps streamline the editorial workflow, benefiting both authors and reviewers.
The checklist covers several key areas, including the manuscript’s structure, adherence to the journal’s formatting guidelines, and the inclusion of necessary sections such as the abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. Authors are asked to confirm that all tables and figures are appropriately labeled and placed within the manuscript and that proper citations and references are provided according to the required citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, or Chicago).
Additionally, authors are reminded to confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by any other journal. The checklist also prompts authors to confirm that they have followed ethical guidelines for studies involving human and animal subjects, that they have obtained necessary consent, and that any potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
By following the checklist, authors can reduce the chances of submitting incomplete or improperly formatted manuscripts, thus expediting the review and publication process. The checklist is available on the journal’s website and must be submitted along with the manuscript.
19. Sample Paper
To assist authors in preparing their manuscripts according to the specific formatting and style guidelines of the International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR), the journal provides a sample paper on its website. The sample paper serves as a template that authors can refer to for formatting their manuscripts properly, ensuring consistency and professionalism across all submissions.
The sample paper includes guidance on essential formatting elements, such as the correct structure for the title page, abstract, keywords, and reference list. It demonstrates how to format the body of the manuscript, including the use of appropriate headings, subheadings, and figure/tables formatting. By following the example provided in the sample paper, authors can ensure that their submissions meet the journal’s standards and that the review process proceeds smoothly.
In addition to formatting, the sample paper also helps authors understand the style of writing expected by the journal. It serves as a model for academic language, tone, and citation practices. Authors are encouraged to pay careful attention to the sample paper’s guidelines and to model their own manuscript accordingly to avoid unnecessary revisions and delays.
The sample paper is available for download on the journal’s website, and authors are strongly encouraged to use it as a reference when preparing their submissions. This tool is particularly helpful for first-time authors or those unfamiliar with the journal's submission requirements.
20. Complaints Policy
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR) has a clear and transparent complaints policy to address any concerns or grievances raised by authors, reviewers, or readers. The journal is committed to maintaining high ethical standards in the publishing process, and any complaints about the editorial process, the peer-review system, or any other aspect of the journal’s operations are taken seriously and addressed promptly.
If authors, reviewers, or readers have a concern or complaint, they are encouraged to contact the editorial office via the official journal email. The complaint should clearly outline the nature of the issue, including relevant details such as manuscript ID, review comments, or specific incidents related to the concern. The editorial team reviews all complaints carefully and will respond to the complainant within a reasonable timeframe.
The journal follows a structured approach to handling complaints, ensuring that each issue is addressed fairly and thoroughly. In cases where the complaint relates to a specific manuscript, the editorial team will investigate the issue, review the facts, and take appropriate action, which may include revisiting the peer review, issuing corrections, or, if necessary, retracting an article. The journal is committed to transparency in this process, ensuring that all parties involved are informed of the outcome.
IJARR also strives to ensure that all decisions are made based on fairness, transparency, and integrity. The complaints policy helps maintain trust in the journal’s publishing processes and allows for continuous improvement in its editorial practices. The policy is available on the journal’s website, and complainants are advised to follow the outlined procedure for submitting their concerns.
