- SubmissionAuthors disclose conflicts
- ScreeningChecks on scope and similarity
- Double-blind reviewIndependent reviewers (2–3)
- DecisionMade by the Editor-in-Chief on merit alone
- After publicationCorrections follow COPE
Who We Are
JMVRA Publication is an academic publisher registered and operating under Indian law. Its journal, the Journal of Modern and Versatile Research Approach, was created so that researchers anywhere can afford quality research publication.
Independence in Everyday Decisions
A paper is accepted purely on academic merit, reviewer findings and ethical standards; payments, advertising and commercial relationships never enter the decision.
Equal Treatment
Authors, reviewers and editors all get equal treatment regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, ethnicity, age or institution. A manuscript is assessed on its scholarship and on nothing besides.
The Rule on Conflicts of Interest
When an editor has any direct or indirect interest in a manuscript, that editor steps aside and another editor takes over. Authors report their own potential conflicts at submission — the checklist below shows what to include.
The Rule on Corrections and Retractions
Corrections, expressions of concern and retractions follow COPE guidance. Should you find a significant error in your published paper, inform the editor without delay — the steps are given below.
Advertising: The Rule
Advertising on JMVRA platforms is kept apart from editorial content at all times, and advertisers have no say in what is published or how papers are judged.
Who Decides What
This page shows the Company Policy applied in practice. The complete, binding wording is the JMVRA Company Policy, so read both before submitting.
| Decision | Made by | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Initial screening | Editorial office | Checks of scope, format and Turnitin/iThenticate similarity; papers above 15% are sent back |
| Review recommendation | Double-blind review by 2–3 independent reviewers | Assessed on originality, methodology, clarity, references and significance |
| Acceptance, revision or rejection | Editor-in-Chief | Based on reviewer reports and ethical standards, never on commercial considerations |
| Fees, invoices and receipts | JMVRA Publication office | Stated charges of ₹971 INR or $41 USD, due solely after acceptance |
| Corrections and retractions | The Editor-in-Chief, together with the publisher | COPE guidelines |
How to Declare a Conflict of Interest
- Any funding behind the research, and the part the funder played.
- Jobs, consultancy work or shareholdings connected to the results.
- A personal or professional relationship with a JMVRA editor or reviewer.
- Any further interest that a reader might think shaped the work.
- When nothing applies, write: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
State them at submission and within the manuscript itself. An editor who has a conflict steps back from handling the paper.
The Handling of a Correction or Retraction
- 1Report
Any person may send an error or concern to [email protected], along with the article link and supporting evidence.
- 2Assess
The editor examines the evidence and invites the authors to reply.
- 3Decide
The outcome is a correction, expression of concern or retraction, in line with COPE guidelines.
- 4Publish the notice
A link from the article to the notice lets readers see its current status.
Advertising in Brief
Allowed
- Advertising kept clearly apart from editorial content
- JMVRA’s own services promoted with a clear label
Never allowed
- Advertisers shaping editorial decisions or published content
- Commercial or financial factors affecting acceptance
Sample Conflicts of Interest
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| A reviewer who works in an author's department | Declare and decline |
| An editor who recently co-authored with an author | Assign the paper to a different editor |
| Money from a company whose product is under study | State it in the paper |
| Personal relationship | Disclose and step back |
Transparency for Readers
Correction notices
Connected to the original article.
Retraction notices
Explain the reason.
Declared interests
In the article.
Advertising separate
From editorial content.
Practical Tips for Understanding Editorial Governance as an Author
Knowing how a journal separates decisions, handles disclosures and treats corrections helps you behave transparently and set fair expectations. These suggestions turn governance principles into everyday author habits.
- Disclose before you are asked. List funding, employment ties, consultancy work and personal relationships that a reasonable reader might consider relevant. Early, plain disclosure protects your credibility far better than an explanation after a question arises.
- Keep editors and reviewers separate. Never approach reviewers or editorial board members privately to lobby for your manuscript. Direct every question about the decision through the journal's official communication channel.
- Treat corrections as normal. Discovering an error after publication is not a disgrace. Report it promptly with clear details, because a visible, honest correction usually reflects better on researchers than silence.
- Separate promotion from scholarship. If you plan to share your article on social platforms or institutional pages, keep the tone factual. Do not imply that the journal endorses a product, service or commercial claim.
- Read the governance pages as a reader. Look for who makes decisions, how complaints are raised and where changes are announced. Transparent journals make these answers easy to find without asking.
Be open about interests, route all communication through official channels, and treat corrections as a normal part of responsible scholarship.
Questions Researchers Often Ask
What This Guide Covers
At-a-Glance Checklist
- Known decision makersEditors rather than sales staff
- Declared conflictsPut in writing
- Linked correctionsTied to the original article
- Labelled advertsMarked as advertising
- Raise a concern[email protected]
Your Paper's Journey at JMVRA, From Submission to Publication
- UploadPaper ID issued
- ScreenScope & similarity
- ReviewDouble-blind
- DecideEmail & SMS
- ReviseRespond point by point
- AcceptCopyright & fee
- ProduceObtainable DOI, on request
- PublishMonthly issue
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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