Call for Papers – International Journal of Research (IJR)
Website: http://ijrjournal.com/
E-mail for submissions: ijr@ijrjournal.com
Open Access Publication Fee: Just USD $10 per accepted paper
About the Journal
The International Journal of Research (IJR) (ISSN: 2348-6848 Online, 2348-795X Print) is a peer-reviewed, open access, multidisciplinary journal published monthly. IJR provides a global platform for researchers, academicians, students, professionals, and practitioners to publish high-quality research across diverse disciplines.
IJR follows a liberal, open-access publishing philosophy – making knowledge freely accessible to readers worldwide while maintaining a fast and rigorous peer-review process. The journal aims to support early-career researchers as well as established scholars by offering an affordable and author-friendly publication pathway.
Scope of the Journal
IJR welcomes original and unpublished work from (but not limited to) the following broad areas:
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Science & Engineering
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Technology, AI & Data Science, Architecture and Planning, etc. -
Social Sciences & Humanities
Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy, Social Work, Geography, History, Psychology, Education, Gender Studies, Rural and Urban Studies. -
Management & Commerce
Business Management, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, Operations, Banking and Insurance. -
Health, Medicine & Allied Fields
Public Health, Community Health, Healthcare Management, Hospital Administration, Nutrition, Pharmacy (subject to ethical approvals). -
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Areas
Sustainability, Climate Change, Smart Cities, ICT in Development, E-governance, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Innovation Studies and other cross-cutting themes.
If your work contributes new ideas, methods, evidence, models or policy insights, it is welcome at IJR.
Types of Papers Invited
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Original Research Articles
Empirical, experimental, analytical, or modelling-based studies with clear objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. -
Review Papers / Systematic Reviews
Critical overviews of existing literature, conceptual syntheses, or systematic reviews with clear frameworks and implications. -
Short Communications / Technical Notes
Brief reports on ongoing research, preliminary findings, methods, tools, or datasets of high relevance. -
Case Studies & Field Reports
Well-documented case studies, best practices, pilot projects, policy experiments or practice-based insights. -
Conceptual & Theoretical Papers
New frameworks, models, perspectives, or theoretical discussions that advance understanding in a field.
Why Publish with IJR?
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✅ Peer-Reviewed: All submissions undergo editorial screening and double-checking for originality and quality.
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✅ Open Access: Your paper is freely available worldwide, enhancing visibility, citations, and academic impact.
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✅ Affordable Fee: Only USD $10 per accepted paper as Open Access publication fee – keeping scholarly publishing accessible to all.
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✅ Multidisciplinary Platform: Ideal for interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, and applied research.
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✅ Author-Friendly: Clear communication, supportive editorial team, and transparent processes.
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✅ Regular Issues (Monthly): Faster appearance of your work in an indexed, citable format.
Publication Model & Fee
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IJR follows an Open Access model, ensuring that all published articles are available free of charge to readers.
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To cover the cost of editorial handling, peer review, typesetting, online hosting, and long-term archiving, the journal charges a modest publication fee of just USD $10 per accepted paper.
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No submission fee is charged. Payment is requested only after acceptance of the article.
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The fee is the same for single-author and multi-author papers.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are requested to follow these basic guidelines while preparing manuscripts:
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Manuscript Format
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Preferred format: MS Word (.doc or .docx).
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Typical structure:
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Title
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Author(s) name, affiliation(s), and e-mail(s)
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Abstract (150–250 words)
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Keywords (4–6 keywords)
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Introduction
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Literature Review / Background
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Methodology / Materials & Methods
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Results and Discussion
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Conclusion & Policy/Practical Implications
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Acknowledgements (if any)
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References
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Length of the Paper
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Usual length: 3000–7000 words for research articles.
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Review articles may be longer, depending on coverage.
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Referencing Style
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Use a consistent referencing style (APA / IEEE / Chicago or discipline-specific standard).
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Ensure all in-text citations are listed in the reference section and vice versa.
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Originality & Ethics
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Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
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Plagiarism is strictly checked; articles with high similarity will be returned or rejected.
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Where applicable, ethical approvals (e.g., for medical or human subject research) should be mentioned.
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Figures, Tables & Illustrations
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Number all tables and figures consecutively.
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Provide clear captions and mention sources where applicable.
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Ensure that images/figures are of good quality and readable.
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How to Submit
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Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts directly via e-mail:
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In the subject line, kindly mention: “Manuscript Submission – IJR”.
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Attach:
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The manuscript file (Word document), and
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Any supplementary material, if relevant (e.g., additional tables, figures, questionnaires, datasets – optional).
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You may also visit the journal website for more details:
🌐 http://ijrjournal.com/
Review Process
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After submission, the paper is screened by the editorial team for scope, formatting, and originality.
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Suitable manuscripts are then sent for peer review.
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Based on reviewers’ comments, the decision will be:
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Accept
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Accept with minor/major revision
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Revise and resubmit
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Reject
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Authors are expected to respond carefully to reviewer comments and resubmit revised versions, if required.
Copyright and Licensing
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Authors retain copyright of their work.
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By publishing in IJR, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article online.
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Articles are made open for reading, downloading, and citation, subject to proper acknowledgement of the source.
Contact
For submissions, queries, or clarifications, please contact:
Editor, International Journal of Research (IJR)
📧 E-mail: ijr@ijrjournal.com
🌐 Website: http://ijrjournal.com/
