1. Author Responsibilities and Scope

IARP welcomes original, high-quality scholarly contributions across all academic and scientific disciplines. Authors must ensure that submissions align with the aims and scope of the selected journal and represent novel, unpublished research that contributes meaningfully to the scholarly record.

By submitting a manuscript, authors formally certify that:

• The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere
• All listed authors have made substantial intellectual contributions
• Ethical research and publication standards have been fully observed
• Data, figures, and materials comply with legal and institutional regulations
• All conflicts of interest have been disclosed

Authors are expected to respond promptly to editorial correspondence and to uphold professional standards throughout the review and publication process.

2. Manuscript Preparation

IARP maintains a flexible submission policy to facilitate scholarly communication. Manuscripts may be submitted in any readable academic format. Strict formatting or citation styles are not required at the submission stage. Once accepted, manuscripts are professionally formatted by the editorial office according to journal standards.

Authors are encouraged—but not required—to use recognized academic styles (e.g., APA, Chicago) to enhance clarity and peer-review efficiency.

Authors may choose to follow IARP’s Manuscript Submission Guidelines

3. Submission Process

A. Submission Method

Manuscripts should be submitted via the official IARP online submission. Alternatively, submissions may be sent to: Executive Editor 📧 editor@iarpnet.org

Each submission must include:

• A title page containing author names, affiliations, funding, and contact details
• An anonymous manuscript file including the abstract and keywords

To preserve blind review, the manuscript must not contain any author-identifying information.

Incomplete submissions will not be processed.

B. Submission Period

IARP accepts submissions year-round.

C. Conflict of Interest

All authors must disclose potential conflicts and confirm their individual contributions.

D. Editorial Screening

Submissions that fail to meet ethical, academic, or policy standards may be declined without external review.

4. Authorship Criteria

Authorship requires a substantial intellectual contribution in at least one of the following areas:

• Research conception or design
• Data collection, analysis, or interpretation
• Drafting or critically revising the manuscript

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office and ensuring co-author approval.

Authorship changes after submission require written consent from all authors and are not permitted after acceptance except under exceptional circumstances.

5. Publication Fee and Waivers

The Institute of Academic Research and Publication (IARP) operates under a Gold Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely and permanently accessible to readers worldwide without subscription or paywall restrictions.

i. Publication Fee Structure

To support high-quality open access publishing, IARP applies a two-tier Article Processing Charge (APC) system:

USD 200 per accepted manuscript for authors affiliated with high- and middle-income countries

USD 150 per accepted manuscript for:

• Authors from low-income countries
• PhD scholars
• Unemployed or unaffiliated researchers

The APC is assessed only after a manuscript has successfully completed peer review and received formal acceptance for publication. No submission or review fees are charged at any stage.

ii. Eligibility and Waiver Conditions

The reduced APC of USD 200 for PhD scholars and unemployed researchers applies only when the manuscript includes no more than two (2) authors, including the eligible author. Manuscripts with three or more authors are subject to the standard APC of USD 300, irrespective of academic status or employment category.

For geographic eligibility, low-income countries are defined as those with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita below USD 3,000, in accordance with IARP’s internal classification framework.

iii. Extended Payment Period

Authors who require additional time to complete APC payment may submit a formal request for a deadline extension. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the editorial office; however, no payment period may exceed four (4) weeks from the date of the acceptance notification. Failure to complete payment within this period may result in deferral of publication.

6. Peer Review

The Institute of Academic Research and Publication (IARP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and scholarly rigor. All manuscripts submitted to IARP journals undergo a formal peer review process to ensure methodological soundness, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

A. Peer Review Models

IARP uses one of the following peer review models, depending on the journal and subject area:

1. Double-Blind Peer ReviewBoth the authors’ and reviewers’ identities are concealed to promote impartial and unbiased evaluation.

2. Single-Reviewer Blind ReviewIn certain highly specialized or niche fields, a single qualified expert reviewer may be assigned. In these cases, reviewer and author identities remain confidential to preserve objectivity.

In all models, reviewer anonymity is strictly maintained during the review process.

B. Reviewer Selection and Evaluation Criteria

Each manuscript is evaluated by:

• A minimum of two independent reviewers under the double-blind model, or
• One independent expert reviewer under the single-reviewer model.

Reviewers are selected based on demonstrated subject-matter expertise, academic credentials, publication history, and familiarity with the journal’s methodological and disciplinary focus.

Reviewers assess manuscripts using the following core criteria:

• Originality and contribution to the field
• Methodological rigor and research design
• Clarity, structure, and coherence
• Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
• Accuracy of analysis and interpretation
• Proper citation and referencing

This ensures that all accepted work meets international scholarly standards.

C. Author-Suggested Reviewers (Optional)

Authors may recommend potential reviewers during submission. Suggested reviewers must:

• Be experts in the relevant field
• Have no conflicts of interest
• Not be recent collaborators, supervisors, or institutional colleagues

Each recommendation must include the reviewer’s full name, institutional affiliation, and professional email address. The editorial board retains full discretion over reviewer selection.

D. Transparency and Reviewer Acknowledgement

IARP promotes transparency and accountability in scholarly publishing. With reviewer consent, reviewer contributions may be acknowledged in:

• The reviewer report provided to authors
• The published article’s webpage

Where applicable, acknowledgments may include the reviewer’s name, ORCID iD, and institutional affiliation. Contact information is disclosed only with explicit written permission.

E. Review Timeline and Editorial Decisions

The standard peer review timeline is 2–5 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity. Selected submissions may qualify for an accelerated review cycle of up to two weeks.

-Review Workflow

• Initial Editorial Screening – Scope, quality, and submission compliance
• Reviewer Assignment – Based on subject expertise
• Peer Review – Detailed evaluation and recommendations
• Revision Stage – Revised manuscripts may be re-reviewed
• Final Decision – Issued by the Editorial Board

Possible editorial decisions include:

• Accept
• Minor Revisions
• Major Revisions
• Reject

F. Post-Acceptance and Publication

Upon acceptance, the corresponding author is notified and provided with:

• The final acceptance letter
• Invoice for the applicable publication fee
• Anticipated online publication date

Accepted manuscripts proceed to professional copyediting, typesetting, and final publication.

7. Publication and DOI

At the Institute of Academic Research and Publication (IARP), a strong commitment is maintained to transparent, ethical, and accessible scholarly communication. This publication policy defines the standards and procedures governing publication fees, copyright, scheduling, DOI assignment, galley proof review, and post-publication processes for all IARP journals.

♦ Open Access and Licensing

IARP follows a Gold Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all articles are immediately and freely accessible to readers worldwide, without subscription or paywall barriers. To support the sustainability of open access publishing, a publication fee is applied upon acceptance of a manuscript.

All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits others to copy, distribute, adapt, and reuse the work for any lawful purpose, provided proper attribution is given. Authors retain full copyright and all intellectual property rights to their work, ensuring both recognition and control over its use.

♦ Publication Schedule

IARP follows a continuous publication model. Once a manuscript is accepted and the publication fee is confirmed, the paper is published within seven (7) days, provided the author completes all required steps on time. These steps include final proofreading and confirmation or update of the authors’ email addresses, ORCID iDs (optional), and short biographies.

Delays may occur if authors take additional time to review the galley proof or fail to provide the required materials within the specified deadline.

♦ DOI Assignment and Crossmark

IARP is an independent member of Crossref (Membership ID:). As part of this membership, IARP assigns a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to each accepted manuscript. The DOI is displayed beneath the author’s institutional affiliation in the final published version and serves as a permanent, citable link to the article. This unique identifier ensures accurate indexing, facilitates citation, and guarantees long-term accessibility of the work.

Each article also features a Crossmark icon, providing a direct link to the most current version of the publication. Through Crossref’s Crossmark service, readers can verify the article’s status, check for updates or corrections, and access related editorial information, thereby supporting transparency and maintaining scholarly integrity.

♦ Galley Proof

Prior to final publication, a galley proof of the manuscript is provided to the authors for review. This stage enables authors to request any necessary corrections or formatting adjustments to ensure the manuscript meets the journal’s publication standards. Galley proofs are typically issued within three (3) working days following confirmation of the publication fee payment.

♦ Acceptance Letter and Publication Fee Receipt

Following confirmation of the publication fee, the editorial office issues both the official acceptance letter and the fee receipt within three (3) working days. These documents serve as formal confirmation of payment and final acceptance for publication.

♦ Publication Notice

Upon online publication, the Executive Editor notifies the corresponding author, providing access to the publication link and a downloadable PDF version of the published article. Once the annual volume is complete, a compiled master file—including all published articles, the journal’s cover page, front and back matter, and masthead—is made available online.

♦ Publication Certificate

Upon online publication, authors receive an official Publication Certificate within three (3) working days. This certificate serves as formal documentation of the article’s publication and includes the names and institutional affiliations of all authors, their ORCID iDs, the full paper title, the Digital Object Identifier (DOI), details of peer reviewers involved in the review process, and the publication history, including submission, revision, and acceptance dates. The Publication Certificate provides verifiable proof of publication for academic, professional, and reporting purposes.

♦ Corrections and Withdrawal

Post-publication corrections may be requested in cases of significant error. Such requests should be submitted to the Executive Editor within fourteen (14) days of publication. Approved corrections are made at no additional cost. For withdrawal requests after publication, an official written request must be submitted to the Executive Editor. The retraction process will be handled in accordance with the journal’s editorial and ethical policies.

Authors are advised to review the detailed Manuscript Withdrawal Policy

♦ Indexing, Archiving, and Dissemination

All articles published by IARP are indexed and archived in leading academic platforms, including Crossref, CrossMark, Google Scholar, Base, LOCKSS, Garuda, Neliti, Open Aire, Core, WorldCatR, MetaData, OpenAlex, Dimensions, ORCID, Research Gate, SSRN, Academia.edu, and Scilit. Authors are encouraged to deposit their work in institutional repositories or publicly accessible databases and to link their publication, including its DOI, to their ORCID profile or other relevant platforms to ensure accurate attribution and discoverability. To further enhance visibility, authors may share their published work across academic and professional networks, as well as on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

♦ Publication Ethics

The Institute of Academic Research and Publication (IARP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. This policy outlines the responsibilities and expectations for all participants in the publication process—including authors, peer reviewers, and editors—to ensure that research disseminated through IARP’s platforms is trustworthy, credible, and of the highest academic quality.

IARP adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and promotes rigorous peer review, accountability, and responsible authorship. By following these standards, all stakeholders contribute to a fair, transparent, and ethical publishing environment that upholds the integrity of the scholarly record and fosters trust within the global academic community.

♦ Commitment to Ethical Review

IARP upholds internationally recognized standards of peer review and publishing ethics in accordance with the principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All reviews are conducted with fairness, confidentiality, and academic integrity.

In alignment with COPE and other internationally recognized ethical publishing practices, IARP adheres to established guidelines covering author responsibilities, peer reviewer ethics, and journal management. Key principles include avoiding plagiarism, data fabrication, and ghost authorship, while promoting transparency, the publication of negative results, correction of errors, and ethical editorial practices.

♦ Plagiarism and Originality

IARP upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that their work is entirely original and that any material, ideas, or data taken from other sources are properly cited and acknowledged. Plagiarism in any form—including verbatim copying, close paraphrasing, or unauthorized use of another’s work—constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable. All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening prior to publication.

8. Withdrawal and Retraction

Withdrawals are strictly regulated.

All requests must be submitted in writing with full co-author consent.

9. Ethics and Integrity

The Institute of Academic Research and Publication (IARP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. This policy outlines the responsibilities and expectations for all participants in the publication process—including authors, peer reviewers, and editors—to ensure that research disseminated through IARP’s platforms is trustworthy, credible, and of the highest academic quality.

IARP adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and promotes rigorous peer review, accountability, and responsible authorship. By following these standards, all stakeholders contribute to a fair, transparent, and ethical publishing environment that upholds the integrity of the scholarly record and fosters trust within the global academic community.

-Commitment to Ethical Review

IARP upholds internationally recognized standards of peer review and publishing ethics in accordance with the principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All reviews are conducted with fairness, confidentiality, and academic integrity.

In alignment with COPE and other internationally recognized ethical publishing practices, IARP adheres to established guidelines covering author responsibilities, peer reviewer ethics, and journal management. Key principles include avoiding plagiarism, data fabrication, and ghost authorship, while promoting transparency, the publication of negative results, correction of errors, and ethical editorial practices.

-Author Responsibilities

Maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct is fundamental to scholarly publishing. IARP expects authors to uphold these standards as part of their contribution to the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the research record. Authors publishing with IARP play a critical role in ensuring that the scholarly content disseminated through IARP’s platforms is trustworthy and credible.

Key responsibilities for authors include honesty in reporting, accountability for all content, disclosure of conflicts of interest, proper attribution of contributions, and prompt correction of errors. By adhering to these principles, authors help maintain the credibility of publications, foster trust within the academic community, and support the dissemination of reliable and reproducible knowledge.

-Peer Reviewer Responsibilities

Peer reviewers are essential partners in IARP’s mission to maintain the quality, integrity, and credibility of scholarly publishing. Through the peer review process, manuscripts are evaluated against rigorous academic and ethical standards before publication.

Reviewers are expected to provide objective and constructive feedback, maintain confidentiality, disclose potential conflicts of interest, complete reviews in a timely manner, and accept assignments only when they have the appropriate expertise. At IARP, compliance with these principles enables the organization to sustain a fair, transparent, and efficient review process that benefits authors, readers, and the broader research community.

-Editorial Responsibilities

At IARP, editors play a central role in upholding the integrity, fairness, and transparency of the scholarly publishing process. They are entrusted with ensuring that editorial decisions, journal policies, and publication oversight consistently reflect the highest ethical and academic standards.

Editors are responsible for making impartial decisions based on scholarly merit, ensuring transparency in peer review, implementing clear policies for governance and misconduct, correcting the scholarly record when necessary, maintaining confidentiality, and promoting the publication of well-conducted studies regardless of their outcomes.

By adhering to these principles, IARP and its editorial teams safeguard the quality of published research, uphold ethical practices, and strengthen trust within the global academic community.

-Plagiarism and Originality

The Institute of Academic Research and Publication (IARP) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that their work is entirely original and that any material, ideas, or data taken from other sources are properly cited and acknowledged. Plagiarism in any form—including verbatim copying, close paraphrasing, or unauthorized use of another’s work—constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable. All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening prior to publication.

For more detailed information, please refer to IARP’s Plagiarism Policy

Misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, and institutional notification.

10. Copyright, Licensing, and Permissions

The Institute of Academic Research and Publication (IARP) is dedicated to promoting the free and open dissemination of scholarly knowledge. All published materials are made available under the principles of open access to ensure that research outputs can be shared, reused, and built upon without unnecessary restrictions. To support this mission, IARP applies the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) to all published articles, unless otherwise stated.

This policy outlines the rights retained by authors, the permissions granted to readers and third parties, and the conditions under which IARP manages copyright and licensing of scholarly content.

♦ Copyright Ownership

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. Upon acceptance of an article, authors grant IARP the non-exclusive right to publish, distribute, and archive the material in any format or medium, whether print or digital. This allows IARP to make the work available to the widest possible audience while preserving the authors’ ownership and intellectual property rights.

The retention of copyright by authors ensures that the creators maintain control over the moral and scholarly integrity of their work. Authors are free to deposit their articles in institutional repositories, share them on personal websites, or distribute them through any other medium, provided that appropriate attribution to the original publication is maintained.

♦ Licensing under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0)

The retention of copyright by authors ensures that the creators maintain control over the moral and scholarly integrity of their work. Authors are free to deposit their articles in institutional repositories, share them on personal websites, or distribute them through any other medium, provided that appropriate attribution to the original publication is maintained.

All articles published by IARP are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows anyone to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

Under this license, users must give appropriate credit to the original authors and the publisher, provide a link to the CC BY 4.0 license, and indicate if any changes were made. No additional restrictions may be applied that would legally restrict others from exercising the rights granted by the license.

This licensing framework supports the open access publishing model by encouraging the widest possible dissemination and reuse of scholarly content, while ensuring proper acknowledgment of original authorship and publication source.

♦ Author Responsibilities and Warranties

Authors submitting to IARP must confirm that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere in substantially the same form. Authors also warrant that the submission does not infringe upon any existing copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights, and that necessary permissions have been obtained for any third-party materials included in the manuscript, such as images, tables, figures, or datasets.

If copyrighted material owned by another party is used, authors are responsible for obtaining written permission from the copyright holder prior to submission. Proper attribution and citation must be provided within the article. Failure to secure permissions for copyrighted materials may result in removal or retraction of the publication.

♦ Permissions for Reuse and Reproduction

Since all content is published under the CC BY 4.0 license, permission to reuse, reproduce, or distribute material is not required from IARP, provided that the reuse complies with the license terms. Users are free to include material in derivative works, educational resources, or commercial products, as long as the following conditions are met:

• Attribution: Credit must be given to the original authors, article title, journal name, and IARP as the publisher.
• License Link: A clear link to the CC BY 4.0 license must be included.
• Indication of Changes: Any modifications or adaptations must be clearly stated.

Examples of permitted uses include translation into other languages, inclusion in academic compilations, citation in textbooks, and use of figures or tables in presentations or derivative analyses.

♦ Commercial Use and Derivative Works

The CC BY 4.0 license explicitly allows for both commercial use and the creation of derivative works. This means that others may reuse published material for commercial purposes or modify it to suit new research, teaching, or technological applications. Such flexibility supports innovation, collaboration, and knowledge transfer across disciplines and industries.

While derivative or commercial uses are encouraged, proper citation of the original source remains mandatory to preserve transparency and academic integrity.

♦ Third-Party Content and Exceptions

In some cases, published articles may include third-party materials (such as figures, datasets, or images) not covered by the CC BY 4.0 license. These materials will be clearly indicated within the article, along with the applicable licensing terms or restrictions. Users seeking to reuse such content must contact the original rights holder to obtain permission, unless their intended use is permitted under applicable copyright exceptions or fair use provisions.

♦ Archiving and Long-Term Access

All IARP publications are deposited in digital repositories and indexing databases to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility. The open licensing framework ensures that future generations of scholars can freely access and reuse the content without legal or technical barriers.

By adhering to the CC BY 4.0 license and transparent copyright practices, The Institute of Academic Research and Publication upholds the principles of open access publishing—facilitating the global exchange of knowledge, encouraging scholarly collaboration, and advancing the accessibility and impact of academic research.