ISSN Requirements

Journal International Review of Research Studies (JIRRS)

Current Status of the Journal
Status reviewed on: 01 February 2026

This document summarizes the journal’s compliance with baseline ISSN eligibility requirements according to the ISSN International Centre guidelines and is provided for transparency and institutional clarity.

ISSN Eligibility — Compliance Overview (IBICT / Brazil)

ISSN Requirement JIRRS Current Status Compliance
Be a serial publication JIRRS is an ongoing scholarly serial publication, structured as an online academic journal with continuous editorial management and planned regular issues. The journal has a stable title, defined scope, and a consolidated publication workflow. Compliant
Have a unique title Journal International Review of Research Studies (JIRRS) Compliant
Present editorial content Peer-reviewed academic articles are published following international scholarly standards, including editorial screening and double-blind peer review. Compliant
Have a defined publication frequency The journal follows a continuous publication model, with articles published online upon acceptance and assigned to their respective monthly issue. Compliant
Have an identifiable editorial team The journal maintains a clearly defined editorial structure, including an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and an International Editorial Board. Full names, institutional affiliations, and countries are publicly available on the website. Compliant
Provide contact information A dedicated institutional email address and formal publisher contact information are clearly displayed on the journal website. Compliant
Editorial responsibility All editorial management, peer-review coordination, and publication decisions are conducted by the editorial headquarters based in Brazil. Compliant

Editorial and Jurisdictional Statement

The Journal International Review of Research Studies (JIRRS) is edited, managed, and legally administered in Brazil, where all editorial and publication decisions are made.

The journal maintains an international representative office in the United Kingdom exclusively for institutional outreach and international collaboration purposes. This office does not perform editorial, peer-review, or publication decision functions.

The Editor-in-Chief and the publisher are legally and administratively based in Brazil.

Online Availability

The journal is published exclusively in digital format and is available at:

https://jirrs.org.uk/jirrs/index

Roadmap to ISSN Assignment (Brazil)

Phase 1 — Editorial Consolidation (Completed)

  • Appointment and public disclosure of the Editor-in-Chief and editorial leadership.

  • Publication of a complete Editorial Board with affiliations and countries.

  • Definition and public display of the continuous publication model.

  • Publication of peer-reviewed scholarly articles.

  • Public availability of editorial policies and journal information.

Phase 2 — Application Preparation (Completed)

  • Compilation of evidence of published content with stable URLs.

  • Documentation of the publication continuity model.

  • Confirmation of a stable journal title, URL, and website structure.

  • Identification of the primary contact person for ISSN correspondence.

Phase 3 — ISSN Submission (Pending)

  • Submission of the ISSN request to the ISSN Brazil Centre (IBICT).

  • Prompt response to any requests for clarification or additional documentation.

  • Upon assignment, prominent display of the ISSN on the website and in article metadata.

Post-ISSN Assignment Plan

  • DOI registration for published articles (e.g., via Crossref).

  • Submission to indexing and abstracting databases according to their eligibility criteria (e.g., DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science).

  • Improved cataloging and interoperability in library and metadata systems.

  • Strengthening of long-term digital preservation and discoverability.

Institutional Note

All statements above are fully aligned with the information publicly available on the journal website, including the About, Editorial Team, Policies, and Current Issues sections.