Peer Review Policy

The AXIS International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (AIJMR) follows a double-blind peer review process in accordance with the guidelines of UGC-CARE, Scopus, and COPE to ensure quality, originality, and academic integrity.

Review Process

• All manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening for scope, format, and plagiarism.
• Papers meeting basic requirements are reviewed by at least two subject experts under the double-blind system.
• Evaluation is based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and contribution to knowledge.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality and declare any conflicts of interest.
• Report ethical concerns such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication.

Editorial Decision

• Decisions may include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
• The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board.

Ethics & Timelines

• All manuscripts are checked with plagiarism-detection tools prior to review.
• The peer review process typically takes 4–8 weeks.
• Appeals and complaints are handled in line with COPE guidelines.