ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The International Journal of Social and Multidisciplinary Research (IJSMR) is an open-access, peer-reviewed, refereed scholarly journal dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Education, Management, Public Policy, International Relations and other multidisciplinary areas of academic inquiry.
The journal provides a vibrant platform for researchers, academicians, policy analysts, professionals, practitioners, scholars and students to share original research, critical insights, theoretical perspectives and innovative ideas that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of contemporary social issues and interdisciplinary studies.
IJSMR aims to encourage scholarly excellence by publishing original research articles, review papers, case studies, policy analyses and book reviews that demonstrate academic rigor, methodological soundness and intellectual relevance. The journal seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by fostering dialogue among researchers, educators, policymakers and stakeholders across diverse disciplines.
The journal welcomes contributions from national and international authors and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing practices and peer-review processes. Through the publication of quality research, IJSMR strives to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse, evidence-based policymaking and sustainable social development at regional, national and global levels.
IJSMR is published periodically and serves as an inclusive forum for multidisciplinary scholarship that addresses emerging challenges, contemporary debates and transformative developments in society, governance, law, education, economy and human development.
JOURNAL PARTICULARS
Title – The International Journal of Social and Multidisciplinary Research (IJSMR)
Frequency – Monthly
ISSN – XXXX-XXXX
Publisher name – Dr. Sudhir Singh Gaur
Publisher address – Om Nagar, Jarahabhata, Bilaspur (C.G.) 495001
Starting Year – 2026
Subject – Social Sciences and Multidisciplinary Studies
Language – English and Hindi
Publication Format – Online
Email Id – editor@ijsmrjournal.com
Mobile No. – 08602149732
Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
The IJSMR journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and strictly follows international guidelines to ensure integrity, transparency, and quality in the publishing process. All parties involved—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to adhere to ethical practices.
Plagiarism Policy
- All manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism checks before the review process.
- Articles with plagiarism levels exceeding acceptable academic standards will be rejected immediately.
- Authors must ensure that all sources are properly acknowledged and cited according to the prescribed referencing style.
- Self-plagiarism or duplicate submissions to multiple journals are strictly prohibited.
Author Responsibilities
- Authors must ensure that their work is original, accurate, and properly referenced.
- Submissions should not be under consideration by another journal at the same time.
- Any form of fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered unethical.
- All co-authors should have made a significant contribution to the research and must approve the final manuscript.
- Authors must disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest (if any).
Reviewer Responsibilities
- Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
- Confidentiality of manuscripts must be strictly maintained.
- Reviewers should not use unpublished material from a submission for their own research.
- Any conflict of interest (personal, financial, or professional) must be disclosed, and if necessary, the reviewer should withdraw from the process.
Editor Responsibilities
- Editors are responsible for making fair and impartial decisions based on scholarly merit.
- They must ensure a transparent peer-review process and maintain confidentiality at all stages.
- Editors must take action in cases of academic misconduct, plagiarism, or ethical breaches.
- No manuscript should be rejected or accepted on the basis of personal bias, institutional affiliation, or nationality of the author(s).
- Editors are committed to improving the journal’s quality by maintaining high ethical and academic standards.