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Cradled in the lap of mountains at the foothills of auspicious Trikuta, besides the river Tawi at an altitude of 1030 ft. is Jammu. This 'city of temples' has many places...
PUBLICATION POLICY
Research paper/ scholarly article will be considered for publication only if manuscripts fall within the ambit of aim and scope of the Journal. The research paper/ scholarly article would be accessed on the basis of:
a) Originality
b) Relevance
c) Quality of research
d) Research contribution and applied significance.
The Journal does not levy submission/publication charges. Further, the author shall be given a complimentary contributor’s copy of the Journal.
University of Jammu owns the Copyright© of the research papers/ scholarly articles published in Researcher. Research papers/ scholarly articles published in the Researcher should not be reproduced/ reprinted in any form without prior written permission from the Convener, Publication Cell, University of Jammu.
Disclaimer: The views experienced in the research papers/ scholarly articles in the Researcher do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the University of Jammu.
PEER REVIEW POLICY
This Journal operates a double-blind peer review process. All contributions are initially assessed by the Editorial Board for suitability for the Journal. Research paper/ scholarly article deemed suitable is sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the quality of the paper/article. The Editorial Board is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of research paper/ scholarly article based on the reviewers' comments. The Editorial Board's decision shall be final.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE REVIEWERS
Evaluation Criteria: The criteria or evaluating a research paper/ scholarly article encompasses the evaluation of the attributes as given in the following (research paper / research article) review form:
MANUSCRIPT REVIEW FORM
Rankings:Please use the symbol () to indicate your assessment
(5= Excellent, 4= Good, 3= Average, 2=Poor, 1= Very Poor, NA= Not applicable)
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Originality of the work |
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Contemporaneity of the subject |
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Contribution to existing knowledge |
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Adequacy of empirical/theoretical background |
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Appropriateness of the research methodology |
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Citation and referencing as per the style |
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Analysis and inferences |
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Legitimacy of the conclusions |
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Applied significance |
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Organization of the research paper/ scholarly article |
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Quality of the communication in terms of use of language. |
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Appropriateness for publication |
Reviewers Detailed Comments (Reviewers may use separate sheet)
ETHICS POLICY
a. Falsification of data
b. Plagiarism
c. Improprieties of authorship
d. Misappropriation of ideas of other scholars
e. Violation of generally accepted research practices
f. Material failure to comply with legislative and regulatory requirements affecting research
g. Inappropriate behavior / correspondence
In such cases the decision of the Editorial Board shall be final and binding.
Note: Authors must assign copyright@ of the research article in favour of the Journal Researcher.
Note:Authors are advised to avoid biased language and subjective comments/opinion that don't in any way pertain to the research problem.