Editorial Guidelines

Publication in a peer-reviewed journal is crucial for maintaining the academic and scientific standards of the World Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (WJMS). The journal is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical publishing standards and follows the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics. Everyone involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher, must adhere to these principles.

All manuscripts submitted to WJMS go through an initial editorial screening to check for suitability, originality, and ethical compliance. This is followed by a strict double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Editorial decisions rely solely on scholarly merit, originality, scientific quality, ethical soundness, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without bias toward nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or personal beliefs.

Authors must make sure that their submissions are original, have not been previously published (except on recognized preprint servers), and are not under consideration elsewhere. They are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their work and must avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and any infringement of copyright or third-party rights. All authors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Editors handle manuscripts fairly, without bias, and keep discussions confidential. They make independent decisions without influence from the publisher or commercial interests. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, confidential, and constructive feedback. They must disclose any conflicts of interest and report any ethical concerns.

Research involving human participants or animals must meet applicable ethical standards and have the necessary ethics committee approval and informed consent when required. The journal takes allegations of misconduct seriously and will take appropriate action, including issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern, to uphold the integrity of the scholarly record.