Editorial Guidelines

Kashmir Journal of Academic Research and Development (KJARD)

KJARD is dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary scholarship across education, humanities, and social sciences. These editorial guidelines ensure transparent, ethical, and professional publishing practices, fostering high-quality academic contributions.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

  • Scope and Relevance: Manuscripts must be original and fall within the fields of education, humanities, or social sciences.

  • Plagiarism Screening: All submissions undergo Turnitin checks, with a strict 10% similarity threshold.

  • Manuscript Format: Must follow the IMRAD structure (where applicable), include references in APA style, and contain ethical statements and funding disclosures.

  • Licensing Terms: Articles are published under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License.

2. Peer Review Policy

  • Operates a double-blind peer review process with at least two independent reviewers.

  • Reviewer selection is based on subject expertise, free of conflicts of interest, and committed to confidentiality.

  • Reviewers are expected to provide feedback within 2–4 weeks.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

  • Possible outcomes: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject.

  • Constructive feedback is always shared with authors.

  • Appeals can be made formally and reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief.

4. Ethical Standards and Responsibilities

  • Authorship: Only contributors with substantial academic input may be listed.

  • Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any relevant interests.

  • Research Ethics: Human and animal studies must have institutional ethical approval and informed consent.

5. Post-Publication Policy

  • Corrections and retractions are issued when necessary, with full transparency.

  • Articles are digitally preserved for long-term academic access.

6. Editorial Board Responsibilities

  • Board members are selected for expertise and integrity.

  • Roles include peer review, advisory duties, and upholding ethical standards.

7. Communication and Transparency

  • The editorial office provides clear and timely communication with authors.

  • Professionalism and transparency are prioritized at every stage.