Publication Policies & Ethics
Upholding internationally recognized standards of publishing.
IJARI adheres to internationally recognized standards of publishing ethics, consistent with the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing set out by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME.
Authorship
Only individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research qualify as authors. Ghost or gift authorship is not permitted, and the corresponding author must confirm that all co-authors have approved the final submission.
Duties of Authors
- Submit original, unpublished work with accurate citation.
- Report data and findings honestly.
- Disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest.
- Obtain ethical approval for sensitive research.
- Notify editors of significant errors.
Duties of Reviewers
- Provide fair evaluations within timeframes.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest.
- Flag concerns regarding originality.
Complaints, Appeals & Conflicts of Interest
Concerns regarding the editorial process or publication ethics may be submitted to the editorial board at ijariglobal@gmail.com. Appeals against editorial decisions are reviewed by an independent committee. Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial interests.
Publication Fee Policy
IJARI operates on an author-pays, reader-free open-access model. There are no submission charges — Article Processing Charges (APC) of ₹1000 are payable only after a manuscript has been accepted.