The ROOTS International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches (RIJMR) (ISSN: 2349-8684 (Print)) is a peer-reviewed, refereed, and quarterly journal published by the Center for Resource, Research and Publication Services (CRRPS), India.
The primary aim of the Roots Journal is to provide a dynamic and inclusive academic platform for academicians, researchers, and students across the globe to publish and disseminate high-quality research in the fields of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. The Journal seeks to contribute to the advancement of knowledge by encouraging innovative ideas, critical inquiry, and scholarly exchange that support both academic development and societal progress.
The key objectives of the Journal are:
To promote interdisciplinary research across Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science disciplines.
To bring together academicians, research scholars, and students on a common platform for sharing research-based knowledge and innovative ideas.
To encourage research that contributes to theoretical development, conceptual refinement, and practical application in various academic fields.
To support research that helps in establishing new facts, validating existing theories, solving academic and real-world problems, and developing new theoretical frameworks.
To enhance the quality of academic research by encouraging critical thinking, analytical approaches, and methodological rigor.
To strengthen the research capabilities of faculty members and students, thereby contributing to academic excellence and professional development.
To provide a platform that fosters educational reformations and innovative thinking through scholarly publications.
To facilitate knowledge dissemination that bridges the gap between academia and society.
Through these objectives, the Roots Journal aims to serve as a credible and constructive platform for advancing research culture and promoting intellectual growth in multidisciplinary fields.
The ROOTS International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches (RIJMR) (ISSN: 2349-8684 (Print)) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research across a wide range of academic disciplines. The Journal provides a platform for original research articles, review papers, and interdisciplinary studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, academic innovation, and societal development.
It welcomes scholarly contributions from diverse fields including Agriculture, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Archaeology (if applicable), Botany, Biosciences, Business Studies, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Commerce, Computer Science, Cross-Cultural Studies, Criminology, Demography, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Fisheries Science, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Information Science & Technology, Journalism and Media Studies, Law, Library Science, Life Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management Studies, Mathematics, Microbiology, Music, Theatre and Dance (Performing Arts), Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Population Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Social Sciences, Visual Arts, Women’s Studies, Zoology and etc…
The Journal also encourages interdisciplinary, emerging, and innovative research that integrates multiple disciplines across Humanities, Arts, Science, and allied fields, promoting new perspectives and advanced academic inquiry.
ROOTS International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches (RIJMR) (ISSN: 2349-8684 (Print)) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, quality, and ethical responsibility in scholarly publishing.
The Roots journal evaluates all submitted manuscripts based on their academic merit, originality, clarity, relevance to the multidisciplinary scope, and contribution to existing knowledge. Preference is given to research that demonstrates innovation, critical inquiry, and significance across Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Technology, and allied disciplines.
The editorial responsibility of the journal lies with the Editor-in-Chief, who ensures that all decisions are guided by scholarly value, relevance, and the overall academic objectives of the journal. The journal maintains complete neutrality and does not discriminate on the basis of institutional affiliation, nationality, gender, race, or personal background of authors.
RIJMR strictly upholds ethical publishing standards. Any manuscript found to involve plagiarism, duplicate submission, data manipulation, fabricated results, or other unethical research practices will be rejected or subjected to appropriate corrective action in accordance with journal policy.
The Roots journal strongly encourages originality, transparency, and responsible research practices. Authors are solely responsible for the authenticity and integrity of their submitted work.
For special issues, including conference-based publications, the same editorial standards and ethical expectations are applied to ensure consistency, credibility, and academic quality across all publications.
Through this editorial policy, RIJMR aims to promote trustworthy scholarly communication and contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary academic development at national and international levels.
The Roots Journal follows a structured review and evaluation system to ensure timely and high-quality publication of scholarly research. A Quarterly Review and Evaluation Committee meeting is convened under the supervision of the Managing Editor and the Editor-in-Chief. The committee oversees the manuscript evaluation and publication process, ensuring that all submissions are reviewed in accordance with the Journal’s peer-review and editorial standards.
The standard peer-review and evaluation process is typically completed within 20 working days from the date of manuscript submission, subject to the availability of reviewers and the complexity of the research.
Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts at least 20 working days prior to the scheduled publication cycle to ensure smooth processing and inclusion in the respective issue. The Journal is published regularly in accordance with its established publication policy.
In special cases involving time-sensitive or high-impact research, the Journal may offer an Express Review and Processing Service. Under this service, selected manuscripts may undergo an accelerated review and editorial process to facilitate faster publication. Such processing is applied only when deemed appropriate by the Editorial Board based on the significance, urgency, or relevance of the research.
All manuscripts, whether processed under standard or express review, remain subject to the Journal’s double-blind peer-review policy and quality standards. The Editorial Board retains full authority over acceptance and publication decisions.
The Roots Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing through a fair, rigorous, and transparent peer-review process. Peer review plays a vital role in ensuring the quality, originality, accuracy, and academic integrity of published research. The comments and recommendations provided by reviewers assist editors in making informed publication decisions and help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.
All submitted manuscripts undergo a preliminary assessment by the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief or an assigned editor.
Manuscripts are evaluated for:
Originality and novelty;
Relevance to the Journal's aims and scope;
Scientific and academic merit;
Methodological rigor and ethical compliance;
Clarity of presentation and overall quality;
Contribution to existing knowledge and current scholarly discourse.
Manuscripts that do not meet the Journal's basic requirements may be rejected without external peer review.
Authors will be notified of the editorial decision via email.
Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial screening will be subjected to a double-blind peer-review process.
Under this system:
The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers.
The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors.
Each manuscript is normally evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area.
Authors are responsible for removing all identifying information from their manuscripts before submission to preserve the integrity of the review process.
Reviewers are requested to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:
Originality and significance of the research;
Relevance to the Journal's scope;
Soundness of methodology and analysis;
Accuracy and validity of results;
Quality of literature review and references;
Clarity, organization, and presentation;
Ethical compliance and research integrity;
Contribution to academic and professional knowledge.
Based on reviewers' recommendations and editorial evaluation, one of the following decisions may be made:
Accept without revisions;
Accept with minor revisions;
Request major revisions and resubmission;
Reject the manuscript.
The Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief reserves the final authority regarding all publication decisions.
Editors and reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence their assessment of a manuscript. Individuals with conflicts of interest shall not participate in the review or decision-making process for the concerned submission.
Accepted manuscripts may undergo copyediting, language editing, formatting, and proofreading to ensure consistency, clarity, and adherence to the Journal's publication standards. Authors may be consulted when substantial editorial changes are required.
The Journal strives to complete the initial peer-review process within 20–30 working days from the date of submission. However, review timelines may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the extent of revisions required.
Authors who believe that a decision has been made in error may submit a written appeal to the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief. Appeals will be reviewed objectively, and the final decision of the Editorial Board shall be binding.
Manuscripts accepted for publication will be published in the Journal's print/online issue according to the publication schedule.
Publication is subject to the successful completion of all editorial, peer-review, and production requirements.
The Journal reserves the right to decline publication at any stage if significant ethical, legal, or academic concerns are identified.
Rejected manuscripts will not be returned; however, editorial communications and reviewer comments, where applicable, may be shared with authors.
The Roots Journal is committed to promoting academic integrity, publication ethics, transparency, and responsible research practices. All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold these principles throughout the publication process.
The Roots Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and academic responsibility. All authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the Editorial Board are expected to adhere to ethical principles throughout the submission, review, and publication process.
Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts represent original research and have not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal for consideration.
Authors must accurately present their research findings and provide sufficient detail to enable verification, replication, and further scholarly investigation.
Fabrication, falsification, manipulation, or misrepresentation of research data is strictly prohibited.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that all information contained in the manuscript is accurate and supported by appropriate evidence.
Authors must submit only original work.
Proper acknowledgment and citation of the work, ideas, data, and words of other researchers must be provided.
Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, and unauthorized use of copyrighted material, is considered unethical and unacceptable.
The Journal reserves the right to reject, retract, or remove any manuscript found to contain plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct.
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research and manuscript preparation.
All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.
The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all eligible contributors are appropriately acknowledged and that no inappropriate authorship practices occur.
Authors must appropriately acknowledge all sources of information, data, funding, and intellectual contributions that have influenced the research. Proper citation and referencing practices must be followed at all times.
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence or appear to influence the research findings or interpretation of results.
Where applicable, authors must confirm that their research complies with relevant ethical standards, regulations, and institutional requirements. Studies involving human participants, personal data, or animals should have received appropriate ethical approval from the relevant authority.
Reviewers shall evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and confidentially.
Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review assignments where impartiality may be compromised.
Information obtained through the peer-review process must not be used for personal advantage or disclosed to third parties.
Editors shall make publication decisions based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and quality of submitted manuscripts.
Editors shall maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and the peer-review process.
Editors shall not discriminate against authors on the basis of nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.
Editors shall take appropriate action when ethical concerns, complaints, or allegations of misconduct are identified.
If evidence of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, falsification, unethical research practices, or other forms of misconduct is discovered before or after publication, the Journal reserves the right to:
Reject the manuscript;
Request corrections or clarifications;
Issue corrections or retractions;
Remove published content where legally required;
Notify the relevant institutions, organizations, or funding agencies when appropriate.
Authors bear full responsibility for the content of their submitted and published work. Any legal, ethical, or copyright-related issues arising from the manuscript shall remain the responsibility of the author(s). The Journal, Editors, and Publisher shall not be held liable for any violations committed by authors.
The Roots Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and academic responsibility. All authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the Editorial Board are expected to adhere to ethical principles throughout the submission, review, and publication process.
Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts represent original research and have not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal.
Authors must accurately present research findings and provide sufficient detail to enable verification, replication, and further scholarly investigation.
Fabrication, falsification, manipulation, or misrepresentation of data is strictly prohibited.
Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of their submitted work.
Manuscripts must be original and free from all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and duplicate publication.
Proper acknowledgment and citation of all sources must be provided.
The Journal reserves the right to screen submissions using plagiarism detection tools and to reject or retract manuscripts found to contain unethical overlap or copied content.
Authors may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language editing or writing assistance tools, only for improving language clarity, grammar, and readability.
AI tools must not be used to generate or fabricate research data, results, references, or scientific findings.
Authors must take full responsibility for all content submitted, including any portions assisted or generated using AI-based tools.
If AI tools have been used in the preparation of the manuscript, authors are encouraged to declare this in a dedicated statement within the manuscript.
The Journal reserves the right to screen submitted manuscripts using AI-detection and similarity-checking tools to identify potential issues such as plagiarism, automated content generation, or fabricated text.
If a manuscript is found to contain a significant proportion of AI-generated or non-original content without proper disclosure, it may be rejected or returned for revision.
Editorial decisions will be based on academic integrity, originality, and scientific validity rather than automated tool outputs alone.
Authorship is limited to individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research.
All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.
The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring proper authorship attribution and compliance with ethical standards.
All sources of data, ideas, funding, and intellectual contributions must be properly acknowledged and cited.
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.
Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with applicable ethical guidelines and must have received approval from the relevant institutional ethics committee where required.
Reviewers and editors must ensure confidentiality, impartiality, and fairness in the evaluation process. They must disclose conflicts of interest and avoid using unpublished information for personal gain.
If ethical violations are identified before or after publication, the Journal may take corrective actions including:
Rejection of the manuscript;
Request for revision or clarification;
Retraction or correction of published articles;
Notification to relevant institutions if necessary.
Authors are fully responsible for the content of their work, including any ethical, legal, or copyright issues arising from the manuscript. The Journal, Editors, and Publisher shall not be held liable for misconduct by authors.
Submission of a manuscript implies that:
The work is original and has not been previously published in any form, except as an abstract, part of a published lecture, academic thesis, or preprint (if applicable and disclosed).
The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere at the time of submission.
All authors have approved the submission and agree to its content and publication.
Where applicable, the responsible institutional authorities have approved the research.
If accepted, the article will not be published elsewhere in the same or substantially similar form, in any language, without prior written permission from the Publisher.
Authors retain the copyright of their published articles.
The Journal is granted the right of first publication of all accepted manuscripts.
Published articles may be freely accessed, read, and downloaded under the Journal’s Open Access policy.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit, format, or make necessary stylistic and grammatical changes to accepted manuscripts to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to journal standards.
Authors will be provided with proofs of the manuscript for final approval prior to publication.
The content and views expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors.
The Journal and Publisher shall not be held responsible for any misuse, misinterpretation, or infringement arising from the published content.
It is the responsibility of the author(s) to address any claims of copyright infringement or legal disputes related to their work.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not violate any copyright laws or intellectual property rights. Any infringement issues shall remain the responsibility of the author(s), and the Journal shall not be liable for such violations.
The Roots Journal is committed to maximizing the visibility, accessibility, and scholarly impact of the research it publishes through recognized indexing services and an open-access publishing model.
The Journal is indexed and registered with recognized scholarly databases and services, including:
Google Scholar
Crossref
The Journal continuously strives to meet the quality standards required for inclusion in additional reputable indexing and abstracting databases. Indexing enhances the discoverability, accessibility, and citation potential of published articles, thereby increasing the visibility and academic impact of both authors and the Journal.
The Roots Journal follows an Open Access publishing model and provides immediate, free, and unrestricted online access to all published content.
Under this policy:
All articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access charges.
Readers may access, read, download, and share published articles for academic and research purposes, subject to the applicable copyright and licensing terms.
Open Access facilitates the broad dissemination of knowledge and promotes greater visibility and impact of scholarly research.
The Journal supports the global exchange of academic knowledge by ensuring that published research is accessible to researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider public.
The Roots Journal believes that unrestricted access to scholarly research contributes to the advancement of knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based practice across disciplines.
The Roots Journal is committed to the long-term preservation, accessibility, and availability of its published scholarly content. To ensure the continued dissemination of academic research, the Journal maintains a permanent digital archive of all published articles and takes appropriate measures to safeguard content against accidental loss, corruption, or technological failure.
All published articles are permanently archived and preserved in electronic format on the Journal's official website.
The Journal endeavors to maintain access to its published content for a minimum period of ten (10) years and, wherever feasible, on a permanent basis.
Archived content includes all issues, articles, metadata, and supplementary materials published by the Journal.
To ensure the security and long-term preservation of published content, the Journal maintains multiple archival and backup systems, including:
Primary online archival storage on the Journal's website;
Secure cloud-based backup storage;
Offline backup copies maintained on external storage devices;
Permanent article identification through Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
These measures help ensure the continued availability and recoverability of published content in the event of technical failures, data loss, or system disruptions.
The Journal follows an open-access approach to archived content.
All archived articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription, registration, or access fees.
Readers may read, download, and use published articles for academic, educational, and research purposes, subject to the applicable copyright and licensing terms.
The Journal takes reasonable measures to preserve the authenticity, accuracy, and integrity of the scholarly record.
Any corrections, retractions, updates, or editorial notices will be clearly linked to the original publication and permanently maintained within the archive.
The Journal shall preserve the integrity of published content while ensuring transparency regarding any post-publication changes.
The Journal recognizes its responsibility to preserve scholarly research for future generations. Through website archiving, cloud-based preservation, offline backups, and DOI-based persistent identification, the Journal is committed to ensuring the long-term accessibility, discoverability, and preservation of the academic record for researchers and readers worldwide.
The Roots Journal is a multidisciplinary and multilingual academic journal that accepts manuscripts in all languages.
Authors may submit their research articles in any language relevant to their discipline and research community. The Roots Journal values linguistic diversity and aims to promote inclusive scholarly communication across different regions and academic traditions.
All manuscripts must include an abstract and keywords in English to ensure global discoverability and indexing compatibility.
Authors may optionally provide abstracts and keywords in both English and the language of the manuscript.
English abstracts help improve visibility in international indexing databases and facilitate broader academic reach.
Manuscripts submitted in any language will undergo peer review by qualified reviewers competent in the respective language or subject area.
If required, the Editorial Board may seek translation assistance to support the review process while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and clarity of the language used in their manuscript.
If translations are provided, authors must ensure that the translated version accurately reflects the original content.
In case of any discrepancy between versions, the submitted manuscript version will be considered the official record.
The Journal is committed to promoting global academic inclusion by providing a platform for research in diverse languages. This multilingual approach encourages wider participation from researchers across different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
While the Journal accepts multilingual submissions, inclusion in certain indexing databases may require English metadata (such as titles, abstracts, and keywords) to ensure international discoverability.
The Roots Journal is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users, including authors, reviewers, and readers.
We may collect personal information from authors, such as names, academic designation, institutional affiliation, email addresses, postal addresses, and telephone numbers, during manuscript submission and communication processes. This information is collected solely for the purpose of managing submissions, peer review, publication processes, and related academic correspondence.
The Roots Journal ensures that all personal data provided is used exclusively for official journal-related purposes and is not shared, sold, or disclosed to any third party without consent, except where required for editorial, publishing, indexing, or legal obligations.
Appropriate measures are taken to safeguard the confidentiality and security of personal information stored in the Journal system. By submitting a manuscript or using the Journal’s services, users consent to the collection and use of their information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
The ROOTS International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches (RIJMR) (ISSN: 2349-8684 (Print)) operates on a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC) model to support the cost of manuscript processing and publication services.
The APC covers essential services including plagiarism checking, typesetting (DTP), online manuscript processing, production costs, website maintenance, long-term digital archiving, administrative expenses, and general operational overheads. It is important to note that the APC is charged only for processing services and does not influence the editorial decision or acceptance of manuscripts. All submissions undergo a strict double-blind peer-review process, and only manuscripts that meet the required academic standards are accepted for publication.
As an Open Access Journal, all published articles are freely available online, allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, and share content without restrictions. This open-access model enhances the visibility, accessibility, and academic impact of authors’ research work.
From 1st October 2025, the Article Processing Charge is as follows:
Indian Authors: INR 1500/- (Includes printed hard copy of the journal, if applicable)
International Authors: USD 50 (Online publication only)
The Roots Journal emphasizes that APCs are strictly for manuscript processing and publication support services and are not related to the acceptance or rejection of any submitted article.
The Article Processing Charge (APC) is collected to support the editorial, peer-review, processing of the Journal. It is important to note that the APC is charged for manuscript processing services and not for the guarantee of acceptance or publication.
If a manuscript is not accepted for publication after completing the peer-review process, 60% of the Article Processing Charge (APC) will be refunded to the author. The remaining amount covers administrative, editorial, and review-related processing costs incurred during the evaluation of the manuscript.
In the case where an author voluntarily withdraws a manuscript after the review or publication process has commenced, no refund will be provided, as resources and services would have already been utilized.
All refund requests, where applicable, will be processed in accordance with the Journal’s financial procedures. The Journal reserves the right to make the final decision regarding any refund matters.
| S.No | Month of Issue | Last Date of Paper Submission |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February | January 10th |
| 2 | May | April 10th |
| 3 | August | July 10th |
| 4 | November | October 10th |