Peer Review Procces
All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJMRI) undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance.
Review Stages:
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Initial Editorial Screening
The editorial team reviews each submission to ensure that it aligns with the journal’s scope, formatting guidelines, and ethical standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these basic criteria may be desk-rejected. -
Double-Blind Peer Review
Eligible manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. The identities of both the reviewers and the authors are concealed to ensure an objective and unbiased review. -
Review Criteria
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:-
Originality and novelty of the research
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Methodological rigor
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Theoretical and practical contribution
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Clarity of presentation and structure
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Relevance to the journal's focus and scope
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Review Outcomes
Based on the reviewers’ evaluations, the editorial decision may fall into one of the following categories:-
Accept
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Minor revision
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Major revision
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Reject
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Revision and Resubmission
Authors are given the opportunity to revise the manuscript according to reviewers’ comments. The revised version may be sent back to the original reviewers for re-evaluation. -
Final Decision
The Editor-in-Chief or designated Section Editor makes the final publication decision based on reviewers' recommendations and the quality of the revised manuscript.
Review Timeline
The peer review process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the availability of reviewers and the responsiveness of authors.
Reviewer Ethics
All reviewers are expected to follow confidentiality, declare any conflicts of interest, and provide constructive and unbiased feedback.




