ISSN: 3048-5991 (Online)  ·  CODEN: IRABCA  ·  DOI Registered via Crossref  ·  Est. 2024  ·  COPE Compliant  ·  Open Access

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Section 1

About the Journal

Integral Research is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access multidisciplinary journal dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and scholarly collaboration among researchers, academics, and practitioners across all fields of knowledge. By transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries, the journal aims to explore the interconnectedness of diverse fields of study and address complex contemporary challenges from a holistic, integrated perspective.

Through the publication of high-quality original research articles, review articles, and theoretical perspectives, Integral Research seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of contemporary challenges and to facilitate the development of innovative, evidence-based solutions. The journal is committed to the principles of academic integrity, rigorous peer review, ethical publishing, and equitable open access to scholarly knowledge.

We warmly invite contributions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners across all academic disciplines and geographic contexts to join us in advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and expanding the frontiers of human understanding.

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Section 2

Journal Information

Field	Detail
Title	Integral Research
ISSN	3048-5991 (Online)
CODEN	IRABCA
Frequency	Monthly (12 issues per year)
Starting Year	2024
Serial Type	Peer-Reviewed (Refereed) Journal
Review Policy	Double-Blind Peer Review
Subject	Multidisciplinary — all academic and professional disciplines
Language	Multiple Languages (English and Hindi)
Publication Format	Online (Electronic version only)
Content Type	Academic / Scholarly
Open Access	Yes — all published content is freely accessible online
Licensing	Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Key Features	Abstracted and Indexed  ·  Refereed  ·  Peer-Reviewed  ·  COPE Compliant
Status	Active

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Section 3

Editorial Leadership

Role	Name
Chief Editor	Dr. Kalpna Rajput
Managing Editor	Dr. Shaleen Kumar Singh

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Section 4

Publisher and Contact Information

Field	Detail
Publisher	Society for Academic Facilitation and Extension (SAFE), Regd.
Registered Address	53, Karamchari Nagar, Bareilly 243112, Uttar Pradesh, India
Editorial Email	[email protected]
Publisher Email	[email protected]
Phone	9359459695  /  9219894200
Website	https://integralresearch.in/
Copyright Holder	Society for Academic Facilitation and Extension (SAFE), Regd., Bareilly, India

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Section 5

Scope and Subject Coverage

Integral Research encompasses a wide and interdisciplinary range of academic subjects. The journal welcomes original research, review articles, and theoretical perspectives in the following thematic areas, among others:

Thematic Area	Examples of Topics
Sustainability and Environmental Studies	Climate change, ecological conservation, green policy, environmental governance
Health and Well-Being	Public health, mental health, medical humanities, healthcare policy
Socio-Economic Development	Development economics, poverty studies, financial inclusion, labour markets
Cultural Studies and Diversity	Identity, representation, ethnicity, heritage, gender and postcolonial studies
Technology and Innovation	Artificial intelligence, digital transformation, science and technology studies
Education and Pedagogy	Higher education, curriculum design, educational policy, learning outcomes
Philosophy and Ethics	Applied ethics, political philosophy, bioethics, moral theory
Arts, Humanities, and Literature	Literary criticism, history, linguistics, visual arts, film and media studies

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Submissions from all academic disciplines are welcome, provided they demonstrate originality, scholarly rigour, and a genuine contribution to knowledge.

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Section 6

Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy

Integral Research is committed to ensuring that financial considerations do not constitute a barrier to the dissemination of quality scholarship. The journal’s APC policy is structured as follows:

Category	Charge
Indian Contributors	INR 1,000 (nominal administrative charge)
Submission Fee	None
Peer Review Fee	None
Purpose of Charge	Website maintenance and DOI registration costs only

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Section 7

Open Access Policy and Licensing

Integral Research is a fully open-access journal. All published content is freely available online immediately upon publication, without any subscription fee or paywall. The journal is committed to the broadest possible dissemination of scholarly research.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits any reader to freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, and share the published work for non-commercial purposes, provided that the original authors and source are properly acknowledged. Commercial use is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of the publisher.

Authors retain full copyright in their own work and grant the journal a non-exclusive licence to publish and distribute the article. Full licence details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Full Open Access Policy: https://integralresearch.in/index.php/1/3

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Section 8

Peer Review Policy

Integral Research operates under a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review system in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the evaluation process. This ensures impartiality and the integrity of editorial decision-making.

Stage	Description
Initial Screening	All submissions are first evaluated for alignment with the journal’s scope, basic quality standards, and formatting requirements. Non-compliant submissions are returned promptly.
Double-Blind Review	Manuscripts passing initial screening are assigned to two or more independent expert reviewers for thorough evaluation. Both author and reviewer identities remain anonymous throughout.
Editorial Decision	Based on reviewer reports, the Chief Editor issues a decision: Accept; Accept with Revisions; or Reject. In cases of reviewer disagreement, the Chief Editor adjudicates.
Fair Play	All manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual merit, without regard to the author’s age, gender, race, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political views.

Full Peer Review Policy: https://integralresearch.in/index.php/1/18

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Section 9

Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Integral Research is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE): publicationethics.org. The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and all forms of research misconduct.

Ethical Principle	Requirement
Originality	All submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished. Work must not be under simultaneous review elsewhere.
Authorship	All listed authors must have made a genuine intellectual contribution. Ghost, guest, and gift authorship are strictly prohibited.
Plagiarism	Zero tolerance. All submissions are checked for plagiarism. Proper attribution and citation are mandatory.
Conflict of Interest	All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest.
Confidentiality	Manuscripts under review are treated as strictly confidential documents.
Retraction	Adheres to COPE Retraction Guidelines for published works found to contain errors or misconduct.
Misconduct Response	Proven misconduct may result in retraction, blacklisting, and formal notification of the author’s institution. COPE guidelines are followed throughout.

Full Ethics and Malpractice Statement: https://integralresearch.in/index.php/1/13

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Section 10

Indexing and Abstracting

Integral Research is indexed and listed in the following international databases, directories, and academic platforms. All articles published from the journal’s launch are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) via Crossref membership.

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Section 11

Journal Policies — Quick Reference

Policy	URL
About the Journal	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/about
Aims and Scope	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/2
Editorial Team	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/222
Open Access Policy	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/3
Peer Review Policy	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/18
Ethics and Malpractice Statement	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/13
Plagiarism Policy	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/16
APC Policy	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/9
Authors’ Guidelines	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/11
Repository Policy	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/17
Revenue Resources	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/5
Complaint Handling Committee	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/7
Terms & Conditions	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/12
Submit a Manuscript	integralresearch.in/index.php/1/about/submissions

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