Publication Procedure for International Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Research and Trends: From Submission to Global Dissemination

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Research and Trends is committed to a streamlined, transparent, and rigorous publication procedure. Our process ensures that only high-quality, ethically sound, and original research reaches our global readership.

Phase 1: Submission and Initial Assessment

This phase focuses on administrative checks and ethical compliance before the manuscript enters peer review.

1. Author Submission: The corresponding author submits the manuscript electronically via the journal’s online system or email (editor@ijmat.org), ensuring the file is in .doc/.docx format and adheres to all formatting and ethical guidelines.

2. Initial Editorial Check: The Editorial Assistant verifies that the submission is complete, correctly formatted (e.g., separate title page, anonymized manuscript file), and falls within the broad multidisciplinary scope of International Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Research and Trends.

3. Plagiarism Screening: The manuscript is checked against databases using advanced detection software. Submissions showing an unacceptable level of similarity (typically above 10-15%, excluding references) are immediately desk-rejected following the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Research and Trends ethical policy.

4. Editor-in-Chief Review: The Editor-in-Chief assesses the manuscript’s originality, methodological rigor, and scholarly significance. Submissions deemed unsuitable or insufficient in quality at this stage are desk-rejected without external review.

Phase 2: Double-Blind Peer Review

The core of our quality control, this phase is governed by our strict double-blind policy to ensure impartiality.

1. Assignment: A suitable Section Editor or Associate Editor with expertise related to the manuscript is assigned to manage the review process.

2. Reviewer Invitation: The assigned Editor invites a minimum of one independent expert reviewer. Reviewers are selected based on their qualifications and absence of conflicts of interest (COI), which they must formally declare.

3. Conducting the Review: Reviewers receive the anonymized manuscript and are asked to provide objective, constructive feedback on originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution, typically within 3–5 weeks.

4. Editorial Decision: The Editor evaluates the reviewer comments. Based on the consensus, the Editor-in-Chief issues one of the following decisions to the corresponding author:

   • Accept: Ready for publication.

   • Minor Revisions: Minor changes required before final acceptance.

   • Major Revisions: Substantial changes required, usually necessitating a second round of review.

   • Reject: Unsuitable for publication.

Phase 3: Revision and Final Acceptance

This phase handles the integration of feedback and final checks.

1. Author Revision: For a decision of Minor or Major Revisions, the author submits a revised manuscript along with a point-by-point response letter detailing how reviewer comments were addressed.

2. Re-Review: Manuscripts requiring Major Revisions are typically sent back to the original reviewers for a second assessment to confirm all issues have been resolved.

3. Final Acceptance: Once the Editor is satisfied with the revisions and the manuscript meets all academic and ethical standards, a formal Letter of Acceptance is issued to the author.

4. Article Processing Charges (APC): If applicable, the author is notified of the final APC fee (Free), and payment is processed at this stage.

Phase 4: Production and Dissemination

The final stage prepares the accepted manuscript for global access.

1. Copyediting and Proofing: The manuscript undergoes professional copyediting for grammar, clarity, and consistency. Authors receive a proof copy (PDF) to review for any errors and must return corrections promptly.

2. DOI Assignment: A unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is assigned to the article, ensuring permanent discoverability.

3. Online Publication (Ahead of Print): The article is published online immediately upon final proof correction and payment of the APC (if applicable). This makes the research instantly accessible.

4. Issue Assignment and Archiving: The article is formally assigned to a specific journal issue and volume. The metadata is then shared with indexing services and digital repositories for long-term archiving under the CC BY 4.0 Open Access license.

If you have questions about the procedure at any phase, please contact the Editorial Office at editor@ijmat.org.