Every policy document issued by JMVRA, the Journal of Modern and Versatile Research Approach.
1
Publication Charges
Processing charges payable by Indian authors (₹971 INR) and international authors ($41 USD).
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2
Impact Factor
Impact Factor Details: how the figure is calculated from Google Scholar citations.
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3
Approval, Association & Indexing
Information on UGC CARE approval status, academic associations and database indexing.
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4
Publication Process & Guideline
Submission guidance in steps, how to structure a paper, and the publication timeline.
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5
Payment Terms & Conditions
Payment methods that are accepted, how invoices work, and financial policies.
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6
Peer Review Policy
An open double-blind peer review process, with details of reviewer selection and review criteria.
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7
COPE Ethics & Malpractice
A statement on publication ethics based on COPE guidelines, for authors, editors and reviewers.
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8
Open Access Policy
The CC BY 4.0 open access licence, the rights of authors, and a commitment to worldwide accessibility.
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9
Privacy Policy
The ways JMVRA gathers, uses, keeps and safeguards your personal information.
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10
Terms & Conditions
Conditions that apply to submission, intellectual property rights and the use of JMVRA services.
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11
Disclaimer
Notes on accuracy of content, limits of liability, and the impact factor disclaimer.
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12
Refund Policy
When refunds of publication fees may apply, how the process runs, and the timelines involved.
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13
Company Policy
Policy on editorial independence, non-discrimination, conflicts of interest and corrections.
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14
GST
Whether GST applies to publication fees paid by Indian authors, and how invoices are handled.
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15
Best Paper Award
Who is eligible, how winners are chosen, and how nominations work for JMVRA's best paper recognition.
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16
Conference Proposal
Guidance for conference organizers who wish to work with JMVRA on publishing proceedings.
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17
Copyright Infringement
Steps for reporting copyright violations, and how JMVRA investigates and retracts.
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18
Reviewer Policy
Duties, rights and code of conduct of the members of JMVRA's reviewer panel.
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19
FAQ
Replies to common questions on submission, review, fees and certificates.
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20
Contact Us
Email, WhatsApp and office details for getting in touch with the JMVRA editorial team.
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21
Open-Process Peer Review
How JMVRA carries out its UGC-compliant transparent peer review, described at each stage.
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22
Sitemap
A full listing of every page and section on the JMVRA website.
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23
AI-Generated Content Policy
Rules on disclosing the use of AI tools, the reason AI cannot be named as an author, and how undisclosed AI text is treated.
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Policies Worth Reading Before You Submit
| Policy | Why read it |
|---|---|
| Publication charges | Find out the fee and when it is collected |
| Peer review | The way your paper is evaluated |
| Ethics and malpractice | What authors are expected to do |
| Open access | The ways your work can be reused |
Main Points in Brief
Fee after acceptance
₹971 INR for Indian authors or $41 USD for foreign ones, covering up to 5 authors.
Double-blind review
Open, and reviewers' comments are passed on to authors.
Similarity below 15%
Checked before publication.
CC BY 4.0
Open access, with copyright staying with the authors.
Practical Tips for Reading Journal Policies Properly
Policies are easy to skim and just as easy to misunderstand. Reading them with a purpose helps you avoid ethical trouble and plan your submission with fewer surprises.
- Read before you write. Review the authorship, data and originality rules while your manuscript is still in draft. Adjusting a paper early costs far less effort than repairing it after a query.
- Make a personal checklist. Turn each policy into a few yes or no checks, such as permissions obtained or conflicts declared. Tick them off just before uploading your files.
- Note the rules on AI tools. If you used writing or analysis software, find out how the journal expects such use to be disclosed. Honest disclosure is safer than hoping nobody asks.
- Understand retraction and correction. Learn how errors, misconduct and corrections are handled so that you know your responsibilities and rights. Acting quickly on a genuine mistake is viewed far better than concealing it.
- Ask when wording is unclear. If a clause seems ambiguous, email the editorial office and keep the answer. A written clarification is better evidence than a personal assumption.
Convert the policies into a checklist before you submit, and ask in writing whenever the meaning is uncertain.
Questions Researchers Often Ask
Q1. What number of policies does JMVRA have?
There are 23 numbered JMVRA policies, dealing with publication charges, peer review, ethics, refunds, GST, copyright, AI-generated content and other topics, and each is listed above with a direct link.
Q2. Where is the refund policy located?
Refer to Policy 12 — Refund Policy. No charge is made unless a paper is accepted, and a fee paid after acceptance cannot be refunded. Duplicate payments and payment-gateway errors are put right as billing corrections instead of refund exceptions.
Q3. Instead of reading all 23 policies, is there a short FAQ?
Yes. Policy 19 is an FAQ page of its own, summing up the questions authors raise most often about JMVRA's policies.
Q4. Whom can I ask about a policy that is not listed here?
Send an email to [email protected].
Q5. Are conference papers covered by the policies in the same way?
Yes. Papers from conferences are held to the standards that apply to regular papers.
At-a-Glance Checklist
- Review policy studiedPrior to submission
- Ethics rules understoodAuthorship and conflicts stated
- Similarity verifiedUnder 15%
- Fee and refund rulesGo through them ahead of acceptance
- AI use declaredWhen a tool assisted with the text
Your Paper's Journey at JMVRA, From Submission to Publication
- SubmissionPaper ID is issued
- ScreenScope & similarity
- ReviewDouble-blind
- DecideEmail & SMS
- ReworkEach point answered
- AcceptCopyright & fee
- ProduceYou can request a DOI
- PublishMonthly issue
₹971 INR / $41 USDPublication fee — billed only after acceptance
on requestCrossref DOI — an optional extra, on request
on requestPrinted certificate — optional extra
₹1100 / $170Printed journal + certificate + DOI package
On requestReview report shared with the author
₹0Billed when you submit or while under review
How long review takes depends on the reviewers and on any revision required, so no set turnaround is promised; you are told of acceptance or rejection by email and WhatsApp.
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2984-8911Online ISSN · publishing since June 2023
11.25Impact factor · from Google Scholar citations
₹971 INR / $41 USDBilled only after an acceptance decision
Double-blind modelClear and transparent peer review
CC BY 4.0Immediate open access, no embargo
On requestCrossref DOI
JMVRA is aligned with UGC's Suggested Parameters for Choosing Peer-Reviewed Journals.
JMVRA is a Transparent, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access Journal (Refereed Journal). Following the discontinuation of the UGC and UGC-CARE journal listing, and in alignment with the latest UGC-CARE recommendations and guidelines, JMVRA is aligned with UGC’s Suggested Parameters for Choosing Peer-Reviewed Journals.
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