Editorial Policy

A. Editorial Workflow

1. Manuscript Submission

Submissions must be made through the JAMRIS online submission system. Manuscripts should be written in clear and correct English and must present original research that fits the journal’s scope. All submissions undergo editorial verification to ensure completeness and compliance with ethical principles described in this policy. Authors may contact the Executive Editor at office@jamris.org for assistance.

2. Preliminary Evaluation

Immediately after submission, each manuscript is assessed for relevance, clarity, academic merit and adherence to ethical publishing standards. Submissions that fall outside the journal’s scientific scope, lack scholarly value, or raise concerns regarding originality may be declined without external review. All manuscripts are screened using the journal’s anti-plagiarism system.

3. Peer Review Process

JAMRIS employs a double-blind peer review model to ensure fair and unbiased evaluation. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts. Reviewers assess the originality, methodology, clarity and contribution of the manuscript. Authors may be invited to revise their work based on reviewer feedback. The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief, considering both reviewer recommendations and editorial judgement.

4. Article Processing Charge (APC)

From June 1, 2025, an Article Processing Charge of €200 applies to all manuscripts accepted after receiving two positive peer reviews. Payment is required before the article can proceed to publication. The APC covers editorial handling, publication, hosting and long-term archiving. APCs are non-refundable, and waivers are not available. Details are provided in the APC Policy.

5. Finalization and Publication

Accepted manuscripts enter copyediting to refine language, clarity and editorial consistency. Authors receive proofs for approval and are responsible for verifying all corrections. . Once the proofs are accepted, the article is published online on the JAMRIS journal website and on the Paradigm platform, and subsequently appears in the printed issue. Prior to publication, authors must sign the license agreement, which governs rights and distribution.

B. Ethics and Author Responsibility

6. Ethical Policy

JAMRIS adheres to the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers and editors—must uphold integrity, transparency and accountability. Manuscripts must be original, properly attributed and free from plagiarism or duplicate publication. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest. COPE’s recommendations, including the Core Practices, guide the journal’s procedures for addressing ethical concerns.

7. Authorship and Contributions

Authorship must accurately reflect a meaningful contribution to the conception, execution and/or writing of the research. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission. Authorship should follow widely accepted standards in scholarly publishing, including the guidelines issued by COPE. Any request to add, remove or rearrange authors after submission requires written consent from all co-authors together with a clear explanation submitted to the editorial office.

8. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI tools may support tasks such as language refinement, code assistance or data handling. Authors must ensure that such tools do not replace human intellectual contribution. AI systems may not be listed as authors and cannot assume responsibility for the content. A brief disclosure of AI use (e.g., in the acknowledgements) is required. Example: “Portions of this manuscript were edited using ChatGPT by OpenAI for language clarity.” Guidance is available in the COPE Position Statement on AI Tools. Manuscripts relying heavily on AI-generated content without disclosure may be rejected.

9. Data Availability (optional)

To promote transparency and reproducibility, authors are encouraged to include a Data Availability Statement. This may indicate whether the data are publicly accessible, available upon request or restricted due to confidentiality or legal limitations. Providing such a statement is optional and does not affect editorial decisions.

C. Copyright, Licensing, and Identification

10. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing sharing and reuse with proper citation. The non-exclusive publication license granted to JAMRIS authorizes distribution in all formats and media.

11. Preprints and Prior Publication

JAMRIS accepts manuscripts that have been previously shared as preprints, provided they are not under review elsewhere. Authors must disclose the existence of a preprint at submission. When applicable, the final publication should include a link to the preprint version.

12. ORCID and Author Identification

Authors are encouraged to provide their ORCID iD to ensure accurate attribution and improve metadata quality. ORCID contributes to transparent and reliable identification within the academic community.

D. Post-publication Policies

13. Withdrawal of Manuscripts

The Editorial Board may withdraw a manuscript if authors do not respond to essential correspondence, fail to provide required documentation or if ethical or legal concerns arise. When repeated attempts to contact the authors are unsuccessful, the withdrawal may proceed without further notice.

14. Corrections, Retractions, and Editorial Notes

The journal upholds the integrity of the scholarly record. Post-publication issues may result in:

• Corrections for factual or editorial errors that do not alter the scientific conclusions,
• Retractions for serious ethical violations or invalidating errors,
• Editorial Notes when concerns require clarification while an investigation is ongoing.

All notices are clearly labeled and permanently linked to the original article.