Publishing standards
Clear editorial practice and research integrity are essential to scholarly publishing. Consult journal-specific policies for the definitive terms.
Publication ethics
IIAR journals expect original scholarship, accurate attribution, responsible research practice, and transparent disclosures. The IIAR Journal of Student Research states adherence to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance. Authors should consult each journal’s current policy before submitting.
Peer review
Submissions are first assessed for relevance and suitability by an editor. Manuscripts that meet the journal’s aims and scope may be sent to qualified reviewers. The IIAR Journal of Student Research describes its process as double-blind peer review; review models should be checked on each journal’s official page.
Editorial independence
Editorial decisions are made through the journal’s assessment and review processes. Journal-specific mastheads, policies, and editorial history are maintained on the official OJS platform.
Access and publication charges
The article processing charge (APC) for IIAR journals is ₦20,000 per paper; the ₦10,000 student rate (BSc, MSc, PhD and equivalent) applies only to papers published in the IIAR Journal of Student Research. This includes paper vetting, publication, and a certificate of publication. Papers coming from ICETIA require no additional APC. AREC students are entitled to one free publication. Access terms may differ by journal; the IIAR Journal of Student Research describes a gated access model with publicly available abstracts and paid full-article access.