Instructions to Reviewers

1. Individuals interested in serving as reviewers for IPSA IMRJ are invited to submit their resumes, along with evidence of a proven track record of paper publications in Scopus, ABDC, or other renowned listed journals.
2. Reviewers will undergo an interview with the Dean of Research and the Director-Principal of IMRJ.
3. Each manuscript will be assigned to two reviewers according to the publication schedule.
4. Initial feedback from reviewers is requested within 10-15 days, adhering to the specified format.
5. Revised papers will be sent back to reviewers for final review.
6. Reviewers may be required to re-review a manuscript previously assessed, as necessary.

Peer-Review Policy:

1. Reviewer and author identities will remain confidential to each other at all times.
2. Number of reviewers per paper: Two (experts in the respective field)
3. Role of Reviewer: To evaluate the paper in accordance with the journal’s guidelines and reputation, with a focus on maintaining research quality.

Publication Policy:

1. Acknowledge receipt of submitted papers according to schedule.
2. Forward papers to two reviewers without disclosing authors’ names and affiliations.
3. Collect reviewers’ reports in the specified format.
4. Share Reviewer Feedback with authors, requesting necessary revisions within one week.
5. Resend modified papers to the same reviewers for final feedback.
6. If a paper is rejected by both reviewers, authors will be notified accordingly.
7. Authors of finalized papers must submit a duly-signed scanned copy of the ‘Declaration-cum-Copyright Form’ within two days.
8. Only papers meeting the conditions, including receipt of the ‘Declaration-cum-Copyright Form,’ will be made available online.
9. Authors may contact the Editor within three days to address any remaining discrepancies.
10. Finalized papers will be sent to press for initial proof of publication.
11. The Editor will provide authors with the first proof of the paper for feedback within two days.