Publication Policy

The Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) follows a rigorous and transparent publication policy to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, quality, and ethical research dissemination. This policy governs the submission, review, acceptance, and publication of all manuscripts.

Submission and Initial Screening

All manuscripts submitted to Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) are initially screened by the editorial team for originality, relevance, and adherence to the journal’s scope and formatting guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet the basic quality standards or fall outside the scope of Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) may be rejected at this stage.

Peer Review Process

Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) uses a double-blind peer review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is evaluated by independent experts who assess originality, scientific rigor, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field.

Editorial Decisions

Based on reviewer feedback and editorial assessment, manuscripts submitted to Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) may be accepted for publication, accepted with revisions, or rejected due to insufficient originality, quality, or scope mismatch. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript before final acceptance.

Ethical Standards

All submissions must comply with ethical research practices, including proper citation, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and adherence to standards for research involving humans or animals. Manuscripts found to involve plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical practices will be rejected and reported as appropriate by Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS).

Publication Frequency and Accessibility

Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) publishes articles biannually (or as per journal schedule) in an open-access format, ensuring wide dissemination to readers worldwide. Published articles are assigned unique identifiers (DOI) to facilitate citation and scholarly recognition.

Post-Publication Policy

Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development Studies (JMRDS) reserves the right to issue corrections, retractions, or updates if significant errors, ethical issues, or other concerns are identified post-publication. Authors are expected to cooperate in addressing post-publication issues promptly.