Research Article
Original research with a defined question, appropriate approach, developed analysis and clear contribution.
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Authors should submit original work that fits the Journal’s scope and is not under consideration elsewhere. A submission must contain one complete manuscript, an accurate ordered record for every author, and all relevant ethical, funding, competing-interest, data, and use-of-AI declarations. The editorial office prepares the identity-protected copy used for double-blind review.
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Clear requirements before the first upload.
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SubmissionRolling, year-round
ReviewDouble-blind peer review
AccessImmediate open access
Article processing chargeINR 500
Before submitting
Authors should ensure that the manuscript fits the Journal's scope, represents original work and is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere.
- Every listed author has approved the submission and author order
- Authorship reflects genuine scholarly contributions
- Required ethics approvals and permissions are available
- Sources and third-party material are properly acknowledged
- Funding and competing interests are disclosed
- Material use of AI or automated tools is disclosed
- One complete manuscript is ready for secure upload
Article categories
Review Article
Critical and structured analysis of scholarship relating to a defined field or research problem.
Word limit: pending editorial configurationCase Study
Analytical examination of a case, institution, organisation, policy, judgment, community or setting.
Word limit: pending editorial configurationPolicy Analysis
Research-informed evaluation of policy, regulation, institutional design or a governance problem.
Word limit: pending editorial configurationScholarly Commentary
Focused academic engagement with a significant development, decision, debate or concept.
Word limit: pending editorial configurationPrepare one complete manuscript
Complete manuscript
- Title page and complete author names
- Affiliations, departments, countries and corresponding-author email
- Available ORCID iDs
- Abstract, keywords, main text and complete references
- Tables, figures, appendices, acknowledgements and funding where applicable
Blinded review copy
- Prepared by authorised editorial staff after submission
- Checked for names, affiliations and other identity clues
- Stored as a separate immutable staff-only derivative
- Made available to reviewers only after approval
- The author’s complete original remains unchanged
Core manuscript structure
A manuscript should ordinarily include a precise title, self-contained abstract, relevant keywords, logically organised main text, an appropriate conclusion, complete references and any required declarations or supporting material.
Abstract and keyword limits: the binding limits will appear in the submission portal after editorial approval. No unapproved number is presented as a mandatory rule.
Language, citation and visual material
Manuscripts should use clear academic English. British English is the preferred house convention, except where quotations, source titles, proper nouns or disciplinary usage require otherwise.
Citation
Use one recognised system consistently. OSCOLA or another accepted legal system may suit legal research; APA, Chicago, Harvard or MLA may suit other fields.
Figures and tables
Number each item, provide a descriptive caption and source, maintain legibility and secure any permission required for third-party material.
Authors must verify quotations, cases, legislation, datasets, hyperlinks, bibliographic details and persistent identifiers before submission.
Authorship, originality and declarations
The corresponding author coordinates the submission, confirms the author list, communicates with contributors and ensures that all authors approve the final version. Gift, honorary, guest or purchased authorship is not acceptable.
- Accurate authorship and contributor approval
- Originality and relevant prior dissemination
- Ethics approval and informed consent where applicable
- Funding and the funder’s role
- Financial, professional, institutional and personal interests
- Data availability and legitimate sharing restrictions
- Material use of generative AI or automated tools
- Permissions for third-party text, figures and other material
AI responsibility: an AI system cannot be an author. Authors remain responsible for accuracy, citations, originality, confidentiality, interpretation and rights. AI-generated references and factual claims must be independently verified.
From assessment to publication
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Editorial screening
Scope, completeness, anonymity, integrity and declarations.
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Double-blind review
Independent assessment where the manuscript is suitable for external review.
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Revision
A revised manuscript and point-by-point response where changes are invited.
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Decision
Accept, minor revision, major revision, revise and resubmit, or reject.
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Production
Checks, licensing, copyediting, typesetting, proofing and metadata.
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Publication
Online release after every required gate is complete.
A request for revision is not acceptance. Reviewer recommendations inform but do not replace the editor's reasoned decision.
Fees, copyright and open access
Article processing chargeINR 500
CopyrightRetained by authors
Default licenceCC BY 4.0
DOI servicePending provider configuration and verification
No fee should be paid unless the approved amount, invoice, destination, waiver position and refund terms are presented through an authorised CIJFMR route. Payment cannot purchase editorial consideration or acceptance.
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