ISSN Requirements

 

Current Status of JIRRS

Status reviewed on: 01 February 2026

This page summarizes the journal’s compliance with baseline ISSN eligibility evidence and is provided for transparency.

ISSN UK Centre Requirement — Compliance Overview

ISSN UK Centre 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 releases. The journal has a stable title, defined scope, and an established publication workflow. Compliant
Have a unique title Journal International Review of Research Studies (JIRRS) Compliant
Present editorial content Peer-reviewed academic articles are published on the platform following international scholarly standards, including editorial screening and double-blind peer review. Compliant
Have a defined publication frequency The journal follows a monthly publishing schedule with continuous publication, meaning articles are published online as soon as they are accepted and finalized and are assigned to the corresponding monthly issue. Compliant
Have an identifiable editorial team The journal maintains a defined editorial structure, including an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and an International Editorial Board. Full names, institutional affiliations, and countries are publicly listed on the website. Compliant
Provide contact information A dedicated institutional email address and a formal contact address are clearly displayed on the journal website. Compliant

Key Barriers to ISSN Eligibility

None identified at this stage.

All core ISSN eligibility requirements are met according to ISSN UK Centre expectations, including transparency, editorial responsibility, and evidence of serial continuity.

 

Roadmap to ISSN Eligibility

Phase 1: Immediate Actions (0–3 months) — Completed

  • Appointment and public disclosure of the Editor-in-Chief and key editorial roles.
  • Publication of a complete Editorial Board with affiliations and countries.
  • Definition and public display of publication frequency (continuous publication).
  • Publication of peer-reviewed content aligned with the journal workflow.
  • Verification that all policy and informational pages are public, consistent, and easy to locate.

Phase 2: Application Preparation (Month 3–4) — Completed

  • Compilation of evidence of published content (stable URLs and archived article pages).
  • Documentation of the continuous publication model and continuity plan.
  • Confirmation of stable journal title, URL, and website structure.
  • Identification of the primary contact person for ISSN correspondence.

Phase 3: ISSN Submission and Follow-up (Month 4–6) — Pending submission

  • Submit the ISSN request to the ISSN UK Centre.
  • Respond promptly to requests for clarification or additional evidence.
  • Once assigned, display the ISSN prominently on the website and within article metadata/PDFs (if applicable).
 

What Happens After ISSN Assignment?

  • Indexing applications: DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science (as eligible by each database criteria).
  • Persistent identifiers: DOI assignment for articles (e.g., via Crossref).
  • Library cataloging: improved discoverability in library and metadata systems.
  • Metadata quality: stronger interoperability with databases and aggregators.

Next Steps for JIRRS

  • Finalize and publish the full editorial structure: Completed
  • Publish the official frequency in a stable public location: Completed
  • Publish peer-reviewed articles under the continuous model: Ongoing
  • Submit ISSN request once evidence is complete: Target date — February 2026

Tip: keep these statements aligned with what is publicly visible on your website (About / Editorial Team / Policies / Current Issue).