Makawanpur Multiple Campus (MMC) is a non-profit making community campus located in Hetauda, Makawanpur, Nepal. It was established on Magh 19, 2037 BS (February 1, 1981 AD). It is a QAA (Quality Assurance & Accreditation) certified academic institution by UGC, Nepal. The campus is publishing a peer reviewed journal entitled “International Research Journal of MMC (IRJMMC) that publishes original research articles quarterly in all areas of Social Sciences, Management, Education, Law, Science and Technology etc.
The main aim of the journal is to encourage all students, faculties, and researchers to engage in research, carry out research work and provide global platform for all scholars.
Publication Frequency
IRJMMC publishes four issues a year.
The Review Process
The blind peer review process is a fundamental component of scholarly publishing, particularly in academic journals. This process helps ensure the quality and integrity of the research being disseminated. Here's an overview of the blind peer review process that IRJMMC adopts while processing the journal:
1. Submission of Manuscript
The genuine Authors are requested to submit the manuscript on the certain deadlines and they submit their manuscripts to the journal for consideration. The journal has the systematic process of the manuscript submission button on its website.
2. Editorial Assessment
The editor-in-chief of IRJMMC assesses the manuscript to determine if it meets the basic standards and scope of the journal. Only the chief editor has the sole right to receive the manuscript and analyse its standard. The manuscripts that do not meet the minimum criteria or are outside the scope and format of the journal may be rejected at this stage.
3. Initial Anonymization
To maintain anonymity, the editorial team removes author information from the manuscript before sending it to reviewers. Authors may be asked to anonymize their manuscripts during the initial submission.
4. Selection of Reviewers
The editor selects experts in the field (peer reviewers) to evaluate the manuscript. The reviewers are typically scholars or researchers with expertise in the subject matter and had sufficient knowledge and experience in the same field.
5. Reviewing Process
The reviewers critically evaluate the manuscript for its originality, methodology, clarity, significance, and other relevant factors. Then they provide feedback, comments, and recommendations for further improvement of the journal.
6. Reviewer Recommendations
The reviewers are likely to make one of the following recommendations:
- Accept as is
- Accept with minor revisions
- Major revisions required
- Reject
7. Editorial Decision
The editor-in-chief considers the reviewers' comments and recommendations to make further decision. They may request revisions, reject the manuscript, or accept it for publication.
8. Author Revisions
If the reviewers suggest and comment for further improvement of the journal manuscript, the authors are requested for the revisions to make necessary changes to the manuscript.
9. Final Decision
The revised manuscript is re-evaluated by the editor, and a final decision is made.
10. Publication
Accepted manuscripts are scheduled for publication.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Copyright
Copyright of the articles is transferred to Makawanpur Multiple Campus.
Article Processing Fees
International Research Journal of Makawanpur Multiple Campus does not impose submission or page charges. There is no restriction on page length or the number of tables or figures for research articles.
Sources of Support
UGC Nepal supports the publication.
Makawanpur Multiple Campus has established a Research Management Cell and campus allocates certain percentage from monthly tuition fee collection.
The MMC Campus also get support from the local and provincial government of Nepal.
Publisher
The International Research Journal of MMC is published by Makawanpur Multiple Campus.
