Editorial Guidelines

Academia International Research Journal (Multidisciplinary)

Academia International Research Journal (Multidisciplinary) is dedicated to promoting excellence and integrity in scholarly publishing across diverse academic disciplines. These editorial guidelines set forth the ethical, procedural, and quality standards expected from authors, reviewers, and editors throughout the publication process.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

Scope and Relevance
Manuscripts submitted must be original and relevant to the journal’s multidisciplinary scope, including sciences, social sciences, humanities, and technology. Authors are encouraged to consult the journal’s Aims & Scope before submission.

Plagiarism Screening
All manuscripts undergo plagiarism detection using tools such as Turnitin. Manuscripts with similarity indices exceeding 10% may be returned for revision or rejected.

Manuscript Format Requirements
Authors should adhere to the journal’s Author Guidelines, including:

  • Title and author(s) information

  • Abstract and keywords

  • Structured sections such as Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion

  • Proper referencing in APA style

  • Inclusion of relevant tables, figures, ethical disclosures, and funding acknowledgments

Licensing Terms
Accepted manuscripts are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), allowing non-commercial sharing with attribution and prohibiting modifications.

2. Peer Review Policy

Double-Blind Review
The journal employs a double-blind peer review to ensure impartiality: author and reviewer identities remain confidential. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts.

Reviewer Selection and Ethics
Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and are required to disclose any conflicts of interest.

Confidentiality
All submissions and review materials are confidential and must not be shared or used inappropriately by reviewers or editors.

Timeliness
Reviewers are expected to complete evaluations within 2 to 4 weeks. The editorial team actively monitors review timelines to maintain timely decisions.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

Editorial Outcomes
Decisions following peer review may be:

  • Accept

  • Minor or Major Revisions Required

  • Reject

Authors receive detailed and constructive feedback accompanying the decision.

Revisions and Resubmission
Authors should submit revised manuscripts along with point-by-point responses to reviewer comments within the specified timeframe.

Appeals
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal written request. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and, if necessary, independent experts.

4. Ethical Standards and Responsibilities

Authorship Criteria
All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the work. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring transparency and agreement among co-authors.

Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any personal, financial, or institutional interests that could influence objectivity.

Research Ethics Compliance
Studies involving human participants or sensitive data must include documentation of ethical approvals (e.g., IRB) and informed consent.

5. Post-Publication Policy

Corrections and Retractions
In cases of errors or ethical breaches post-publication, the journal may:

  • Publish corrections or clarifications (Erratum or Corrigendum)

  • Retract articles with full disclosure

  • Update records and notify indexing services

Digital Preservation
All published articles are securely archived to ensure permanent access and citation integrity.

6. Editorial Board Responsibilities

Board Composition
Members are appointed based on expertise, scholarly contributions, and commitment to ethical publishing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in peer review

  • Advise on editorial policies

  • Promote diversity, quality, and integrity

Rotation and Renewal
Editorial board memberships are periodically reviewed to maintain fresh perspectives and uphold innovation.

7. Communication and Transparency

Support for Authors
The editorial team provides guidance on manuscript status, submission processes, and peer review.

Professional Communication
All interactions among authors, reviewers, and editors should be respectful, timely, and constructive to foster a collaborative publishing environment.

By adhering to these guidelines, Academia International Research Journal (Multidisciplinary) ensures the publication of credible, relevant, and ethically sound research that advances knowledge across disciplines.