Peer Review & Publication Ethics Policy

International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) is committed to maintaining rigorous academic quality through a transparent, ethical, and internationally recognized double-blind peer review process.

Review Model

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial evaluation and academic integrity. [Special Issue Policy]

Initial Editorial Screening

Every submitted manuscript is initially evaluated by the editorial office for:

• Scope control
• Format control
• Plagiarism screening
• Ethical compliance control

Reviewer Assignment

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject area.

Revision Process

Based on reviewer evaluations, manuscripts may receive one of the following editorial outcomes:

• Major revision
• Minor revision
• Reject
• Accept

Final Editorial Decision

Final publication decisions are made solely by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewer reports, editorial standards, and the journal’s academic policies.

Conflict of Interest in Review

Referees are expected to report any potential conflicts of interest that may compromise objective evaluation.

Confidentiality

Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality and may not share, distribute, or disclose manuscript content during or after the review process.

Ethical Misconduct During Review

Any detected manipulation, unethical interference, or review misconduct may result in editorial sanctions, rejection, or retraction where necessary. [Artificial Intelligence Policy]

Open Access Policy

All articles are published under immediate open access principles. Readers may freely read, download, distribute, and share published articles.

License: CC BY 4.0 & Creative Commons

Copyright Policy

Authors retain copyright ownership of their work while granting the journal the non-exclusive right of first publication.

Plagiarism Policy

Manuscripts are screened before peer review using professional plagiarism detection systems such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent software.

Manuscripts demonstrating unethical similarity levels, duplication, text recycling, or unattributed reproduction may be rejected or returned for revision in accordance with the journal’s similarity threshold policy.

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The journal maintains strict publication ethics standards concerning:

• Authorship integrity
• Data fabrication
• Conflicts of interest
• Corrections and retractions
• Editorial independence and scholarly transparency

Publication Frequency

The journal follows a quarterly publication schedule, publishing four issues per year: January, April, July, and October. The journal has successfully published its first two issues in 2026.