CIJFMR

Call For Paper

(Volume 1 Issue 2)

 

Advancing Multidisciplinary Scholarship Through Global Research Collaboration

Crossroads International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (CIJFMR) invites original and high-quality scholarly submissions for Volume 3, Issue 3. CIJFMR is an open access, peer-reviewed, international journal committed to fostering rigorous academic research across diverse disciplines and promoting meaningful interdisciplinary dialogue.

CIJFMR follows a double-blind peer review process and is published on a bimonthly basis, with six issues released annually. The journal aims to provide a credible global platform for researchers, academicians, practitioners, and scholars to disseminate innovative research with international visibility.

About the Journal

  • Journal Title: Crossroads International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (CIJFMR)

  • Nature: Multidisciplinary and International

  • Peer Review: Double-Blind Peer Review

  • Frequency: Bimonthly (Six Issues Per Year)

  • Mode: Online, Open Access

  • Language: English

Scope and Themes of the Journal

CIJFMR welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate originality, analytical depth, and scholarly contribution across the following broad subject areas:

  • Science

  • Technology

  • Management

  • Humanities

  • Law

  • Social Sciences

  • Interdisciplinary and Cross-Disciplinary Studies

Research Papers

  • Submissions may address theoretical, empirical, doctrinal, or applied research.

  • Interdisciplinary research is strongly encouraged, particularly where it bridges two or more disciplines to address contemporary academic, social, technological, or policy-related issues.

Case Analysis and Commentary

  • Critical analysis of landmark judicial or quasi-judicial decisions from national or international courts.

  • Cases must have made a significant contribution to jurisprudence, policy development, or academic discourse.

  • Comparative and international case analyses are particularly welcome.

Other Categories

  • Review Articles

  • Conceptual Papers

  • Book Reviews

  • Policy Analysis

  • Scholarly Essays of Multidisciplinary Relevance

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission.

  • All submissions must comply with the CIJFMR Submission Guidelines.

  • Manuscripts shall be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.

Manuscript Processing Charges

CIJFMR follows a transparent and affordable open access publishing model. Manuscript Processing Charges are payable only after acceptance of the manuscript.

For Authors Based in India

    • Single Author: INR 399

    • Two to Three Authors: INR 699

For Author(s) Outside India

  • USD 15 per manuscript

There are no submission fees and no charges for rejected manuscripts.

Why Publish with CIJFMR

  • Rigorous double-blind peer review

  • Rapid yet ethical publication process

  • Global open access visibility

  • Multidisciplinary academic reach

  • Author-friendly editorial support

Researchers, academicians, professionals, and scholars from across the globe are cordially invited to submit their manuscripts and contribute to meaningful multidisciplinary research discourse through CIJFMR.

Submission Guidelines

Crossroads International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (CIJFMR)

1. General Instructions

  1. Word Limit

    • Research Papers: 3,500 to 10,000 words

    • Case Analysis: 2,000 to 5,000 words

  2. Abstract

    • All manuscripts must be accompanied by an abstract of 250 to 300 words.

    • The abstract should concisely summarize the objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions of the manuscript.

  3. Authorship

    • A maximum of four co-authors is permitted for research paper submissions.

    • A maximum of one co-author is permitted for all other categories of submissions.

  4. Originality and Exclusivity

    • Submissions must be original, unpublished work and must not be under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission.

    • Manuscripts found to be published elsewhere or simultaneously submitted to another journal will be rejected outright.

  5. Plagiarism Policy

    • Plagiarism up to 15 percent, as determined through Turnitin Plagiarism Detection Software, is permissible.

    • Any manuscript found to be plagiarized beyond the permissible limit, whether in part or in entirety, shall be rejected without further consideration.

  6. Author Responsibility and Liability

    • Authors shall bear sole responsibility for the content of their manuscripts.

    • Any dispute arising post-publication, including but not limited to issues of copyright infringement, defamation, offensive content, or contempt, shall be the exclusive liability of the author(s).

    • Authors undertake to indemnify the journal against any loss or liability arising from such disputes.

  7. Editorial Discretion

    • While authors are encouraged to adhere strictly to the prescribed word limits, the Editorial Board reserves the right to exercise reasonable flexibility based on the academic merit, originality, and quality of the manuscript, provided all other publication criteria are fulfilled.

2. Format of the Manuscript

  1. First Page Requirements

    • The first page of the manuscript must include:

      • Title of the paper

      • Name(s) of the author(s)

      • Institutional affiliation(s)

      • Email address(es)

      • Abstract

      • Keywords

  2. Font and Spacing

    • Main text: Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.

    • Footnotes: Times New Roman, font size 10, with 1.0 line spacing.

    • Headings and sub-headings must follow a consistent structural hierarchy throughout the manuscript.

  3. Citation Style

    • A uniform footnote-based citation style must be followed throughout the manuscript.

    • Authors may use any one of the following citation styles:

      • Bluebook, 20th Edition

      • OSCOLA, 4th Edition

      • ILI Citation Style

    • In-text citation styles such as APA or Chicago are strictly not permitted.

  4. File Format and Presentation

    • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (2003 version or above).

    • Illustrations, tables, and figures must be inserted at appropriate places within the text and should be properly numbered.

    • Decorative borders, shading, or any non-academic formatting elements are strictly prohibited.

3. Research Paper Format

Research papers must mandatorily include the following sections:

  1. Title Page (including author details)

  2. Abstract (250 to 300 words)

  3. Keywords (maximum of five)

  4. Introduction and Statement of the Research Problem

  5. Research Objectives

  6. Research Questions

  7. Research Hypotheses

  8. Research Methodology

  9. Literature Review

  10. Research and Analysis (divided into relevant sub-headings)

  11. Suggestions and Recommendations (proposing feasible solutions to the identified research problem)

  12. Conclusion

  13. References

4. Case Analysis Format

Case analysis submissions must include the following sections:

  1. Title Page (including author details)

  2. Abstract (250 to 300 words)

  3. Keywords (maximum of five)

  4. Introduction (brief overview of the core legal concepts or issues involved)

  5. Factual and Procedural Background of the Case

  6. Legal Issues Involved

  7. Arguments Advanced by the Parties

  8. Research and Analysis (issue-wise examination of judicial reasoning)

  9. Judgment

    • Ratio Decidendi

    • Obiter Dicta

  10. Conclusion and Comments

    • Critical evaluation of the judgment

    • Its significance and impact on the relevant field of jurisprudence

  11. References

 

Theme of the Journal:

For Research Papers:

  1. The Manuscripts submitted must be related to any subject matter related to Legal or Socio-Legal issues.
  2. Manuscripts on interdisciplinary subject matters are also invited so far as they intersect with Law or Legal Issues of the concerned subject matter.

For Case Analyses: 

  1. Any Landmark Case of Apex Courts of any Country (including Supreme Court of India) which has not been overruled and has made significant impact on the Legal Jurisprudence of that specific Country or International Legal Jurisprudence Worldwide.
  2. Any landmark case / decision of International Courts (ICC / ICJ) or other Quasi Judicial Bodies which has made significant impact on the International Legal Jurisprudence Worldwide.

Important Dates

Submission & Publication Details

Timelines

Schedule for Volume 3 Issue 3

Aug-Oct 2025

Deadline of Submission

30th October 2025.

Review Results

72-hour Review Process

Publication of Manuscript

Publication live from August to October

(Publication typically occurs within 3 to 6 days after completing pre-publication formalities. Urgent requests are also accommodated.)

Issuance of Certificate

Immediately at Publication.

Processing Charges:

For Indian Authors:

  • Single Author:- Rs 499/-
  • Two Authors:- Rs 799/-
  • Three Authors: Rs. 999/-
  • Four Authors: Rs. 1199/-
  • Five Authors: Rs. 1499/- 

For Author(s) outside India: $ 20/- 

Submission Guidelines

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
  • Word Limit for Research Papers: (3500 – 10000 words).
  • Word Limit for Case Analysis: (2000 – 5000 words).
  • All Manuscripts must be accompanied by an abstract of a maximum of 250 to 300 words.
  • Up to Four Co-authors are allowed for Research Paper submissions.
  • Up to One Co-author is allowed for all categories of submissions other than Research Paper submissions.
  • Plagiarism up to 15% as per Turnitin Plagiarism Software is allowed.
  • All submissions shall be the author’s original work, not previously published anywhere, and not under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission. Manuscripts that are plagiarized, in part or whole, will be immediately disqualified from the competition by LIJDLR.
  • The Authors shall be completely liable for any dispute that arises after publication of manuscript, including copyright, defamation, offensive content, or contempt, and they undertake to bear the loss (if any) that is caused by breaching copyright or any other rights or liabilities.
  • Even though it is recommended that the author sticks to the prescribed word limits, the editorial board of Journal may be willing to be flexible on the word limit based on the quality of the Manuscript as long as it meets other publication criteria.

FORMAT OF MANUSCRIPT

  1. On the first page of the manuscript, the author should include the title of the paper, the names of the authors, and their affiliation with the respective institutions, along with email ids, followed by an abstract and keywords. The abstract needs to be clear and concise, while still conveying all the necessary information. 
  2. Footnotes should be written in Times New Roman style, font size 10, with 1.0 line spacing and the main body of the book should be written in Times New Roman style, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. Each heading is required to have a structure that is consistent throughout.
  3. There must be a standard citation style used throughout both the text and the footnotes. The authors must prefer to use either Bluebook 20th Edition, OSCOLA 4th Edition, or ILI Citation Style. [Note: No in-text citation styles like APA, Chicago shall be used, only Footnote based Citation styles shall be used.]  
  4. Microsoft Office word is the recommended file format for any articles (2003 or above). It is necessary to insert illustrations at the right points throughout the paper. It’s important to take care of the numbering. No borders or other decorative implementations shall be entertained anywhere in the entire text.
  5. Research Paper Format: The following sections must be included in the  manuscript:
    • Title page (including Author Details as sought to be described above)
    • Abstract (250 – 300 words)
    • Keywords (maximum 5)
    • Introduction and Research Problem
    • Research Objectives
    • Research Questions
    • Research Hypotheses
    • Research Methodology
    • Literature Review
    • Research & Analysis (divided into relevant Sub-Headings)
    • Suggestions and Recommendations (suggest possible solutions to the legal problem researched)
    • Conclusion
    • References
  6. Case Analysis Format: The following sections must be included in the  manuscript:
    • Title page (including Author Details as sought to be described above)
    • Abstract (250 – 300 words)
    • Keywords (maximum 5)
    • Introduction (Briefly describe the Core Concepts / Problem discussed in the Case)
    • Factual & Procedural Background of the Case
    • Legal Issues involved in the Case
    • Arguments Advanced by the Parties
    • Research and Analysis (Explain Issue-wise Research and Analysis Done by the Court)
    • Judgment (explaining Ratio Decidendi and Obiter Dicta given by the court separately)
    • Conclusion and Comments (Comment about how the case is landmark and how did it impact the legal jurisprudence of the subject matter to which the case relates)
    • References

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