ABOUT THIS PUBLISHING SYSTEM

International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) uses the Open Journal Systems (OJS), an open-source journal management and publishing platform developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP). This system is designed to facilitate the entire scholarly publishing workflow, from manuscript submission and peer review to editorial processing and online publication.

Key Features of the Publishing System:

  1. Manuscript Submission & Tracking

    • Authors can submit manuscripts online and track the progress of their submissions in real time.
    • Automated email notifications keep authors informed at every stage of the review and publication process.

  2. Double-Blind Peer Review

    • IJIR implements a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both reviewers and authors remain anonymous for an unbiased evaluation.
    • Editors assign reviewers based on their expertise to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.

  3. Editorial and Production Workflow

    • Editors manage submissions, oversee the review process, and make final publication decisions through an organized dashboard.
    • Accepted manuscripts undergo a structured copy-editing and layout formatting process before publication.

  4. Open Access Publishing

    • IJIR follows an open-access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to the global academic community.
    • Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

  5. Indexing and Archiving

    • The system supports metadata export for indexing in academic databases and search engines, enhancing article visibility.
    • IJIR ensures long-term accessibility through LOCKSS and PKP PN for digital preservation.

  6. User-Friendly Interface

    • The OJS platform provides an intuitive and responsive interface for authors, reviewers, and editors.
    • Readers can browse, search, and download articles easily without subscription barriers.