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Published by Ivory & Finch Publishers · ISSN Applied

Journal of Contemporary Academic
Research and Methodologies

An international, peer-reviewed, refereed open access publication committed to advancing cross-disciplinary knowledge and providing scholars, researchers, and practitioners with a prestigious platform for transformative academic discourse.

Double-Blind Peer Review COPE Compliant Open Access Multidisciplinary
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Aims & Scope

A Platform for Transformative Scholarship

JCARM is dedicated to the dissemination of original, high-impact research that advances knowledge at the frontiers of academic disciplines. The journal welcomes submissions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners across the full spectrum of academic inquiry — from the natural and applied sciences to the humanities, social sciences, and professional fields.

Each manuscript undergoes a rigorous Double-Blind peer review to ensure methodological soundness, intellectual originality, and a genuine contribution to the global scholarly conversation. JCARM is committed to COPE compliance, zero-tolerance plagiarism standards, and the highest principles of publication ethics.

Subject Coverage
  • Medical & Clinical Sciences
  • Business & Management
  • Social Sciences & Law
  • Education & Linguistics
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Mathematics & Physics
  • Agriculture & Life Sciences
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Interdisciplinary Research
Journal Details

Journal Information

Journal TitleJournal of Contemporary Academic Research and Methodologies (JCARM)
AbbreviationJCARM
PublisherIvory & Finch Publishers
Publisher AddressDNRA-56, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India — 695043
Starting Year2026
FrequencyMonthly (12 Issues / Year)
ScopeMultidisciplinary
LanguageEnglish
Publication FormatOnline / Open Access
Review ProcessDouble-Blind Peer Review
EthicsCOPE Compliant
CopyrightCC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — Author retains copyright
Plagiarism PolicyTurnitin / iThenticate · Max 10% Similarity
e-ISSNApplied (Pending)
Websitewww.ivoryandfinch.com
Emaileditor@jcarm.in
Phone+91 80756 72838
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For Authors

Author Guidelines & Policies

The Standard of Excellence

JCARM invites original, high-impact submissions that contribute to global multidisciplinary discourse. We seek manuscripts demonstrating methodological rigour, intellectual originality, and a commitment to advancing knowledge across disciplinary boundaries.

1. Manuscript Preparation & Formatting

✓File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) only
✓Typography: Times New Roman, 12pt body · 10pt footnotes
✓Line Spacing: 1.5 throughout the manuscript
✓Alignment: Left-justified (flush left, ragged right)
✓English: British or American (must be consistent)
✓Pagination: Bottom right-hand corner

2. Structural Requirements (IMRaD Model)

  • •Title Page: Title, Author Names, Affiliations, Corresponding Author details
  • •Abstract: Concise summary, maximum 200 words
  • •Keywords: 3–6 keywords in alphabetical order, comma-separated
  • •Word Count: 2,000–5,000 words (excluding references)

3. Citations & Referencing

JCARM uses APA 7th Edition as the standard referencing style. In-text citations must correspond exactly with the Reference List.

All manuscripts must meet the following submission requirements before proceeding to editorial review.

01
Prepare your manuscript
Format your document in Microsoft Word (.docx) following JCARM formatting guidelines. Ensure your abstract, keywords, author details, and references are all complete and correctly formatted.
02
Complete the checklist
Confirm: the manuscript is original, not previously published, all references verified, all tables/figures labelled, and any required ethical clearance obtained.
03
Submit via online portal
Use the "Submit Manuscript" button. An automated confirmation will be sent to your registered email immediately upon completion.
04
Track your submission
Official notification regarding the acceptance of your manuscript will be issued within 3 to 5 working days. Monitor your Spam folder for all editorial correspondence.

Submission Checklist: Confirm all submission requirements are met · No prior or simultaneous publication · All references accurate · Tables/figures numbered · Permissions obtained for third-party material.

To ensure impartiality and scholarly integrity across all stages of the publication process, JCARM requires full disclosure of any financial, personal, or professional interests that could be perceived as influencing the research or its evaluation.

For Authors

Authors must declare all funding sources and potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission. Where no conflict exists, a formal "Statement of No Conflict" must be included within the manuscript.

For Reviewers

Reviewers must recuse themselves if they have a known professional or personal relationship with the submitting authors, or if they hold a vested interest in the research outcome.

For Editors

All editorial decisions are made on the basis of scientific merit and scholarly relevance alone, shielded entirely from commercial or personal influence.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Academic originality is the hallmark of JCARM. All submitted manuscripts undergo mandatory screening for unoriginal content using Turnitin and iThenticate upon submission — without exception.

10%
Maximum permitted similarity index
0
Tolerance for self-plagiarism without disclosure
Academic Leadership

Editorial Board

JCARM is guided by an internationally distinguished editorial board of scholars committed to the highest standards of academic rigour, methodological diversity, and publication integrity.

RD
Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Dr Rajiv Dutta

Dean-Research and Professor & Dean

School of Biological Engineering and Life Science (SBE&S), Shobhit University, Gangoh, India

✉ rajiv.dutta@shobhituniversity.ac.in View Profile →
SM
Executive Editor

Dr Shiva Prasad Mili

Associate Professor & Formerly Head, Department of English

Sibsagar Girls' College, Sivasagar, Assam, India (Affiliated to Dibrugarh University)

✉ spdmili@gmail.com View Profile →
SE
Editor

Dr Shumpenthung Ezung

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology

Don Bosco College, Kohima, Nagaland, India

✉ aushumpene@gmail.com View Profile →
EM
Editor

Dr Emna Maazoun

Assistant Professor

The Military Academy, Fondouk Jedid, Tunisia

✉ dr.emnamaazoun@gmail.com
KK
Editor

Dr. Karthick K

Associate Professor & Head of Department · IQAC Coordinator

Nilgiri College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), The Nilgiris, India

✉ karthickk@nilgiricollege.ac.in View Profile →
OK
Editor

Prof. Odingowei Macdonald Kwokwo

Professor of English and Comparative Syntax

Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

✉ odingowei.kwokwo@ndu.edu.ng View Profile →
AE
Editor

Dr Abua Ntamu Ekahe-Joseph

Director, Educational Planning & Development

Institute of Health Science, Research and Administration, Nigeria

✉ drabua.ntamu@instituteofhealthsc.com View Profile →
FA
Editor

Femi Awonusi

Senior Editor, Editorial and Publications Department

Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, National Defence College, Nigeria

✉ fa_awonusi@ndc.gov.ng
AB
Editor

Dr Arnab Bisi

Associate Professor of Operations Management & Business Analytics

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

✉ abisi1@jhu.edu View Profile →
Legal & Ethical Frameworks

Policies & Legal Information

All accepted articles are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication — with no subscription fees, no embargo periods, and no access barriers of any kind. All articles are published under the Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 licence.

JCARM operates in full compliance with COPE guidelines. Data Integrity, Ethical Treatment of human/animal subjects, Authorship standards, and Corrections & Retractions are all governed by these principles.

By submitting, authors confirm the work is original, unpublished, and not under simultaneous review elsewhere. Authors are solely responsible for accuracy and legality of submitted content. JCARM may reject any manuscript without explanation. Terms are governed by the laws of India.

We collect only data needed for journal operations (names, emails, affiliations). Data is not sold or shared with third parties. You may request access, correction, or deletion by contacting editor@jcarm.in. We comply with Indian IT Act and GDPR/CCPA where applicable.

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