Guidelines for Journal Publishers

Meta Life Journal Impact Factor (MLJIF) follows a structured evaluation framework. Journal publishers are requested to carefully review the following guidelines before submitting their journal for evaluation.

1. Eligibility Criteria

• The journal must have a valid ISSN (Print or Online).
• The journal must have an active and accessible website.
• At least one complete issue must be published and publicly available.
• Editorial Board information must be clearly displayed.

2. Information Accuracy

• All submitted information must be accurate and verifiable.
• False or misleading information may lead to rejection.
• The publisher is responsible for maintaining transparency.

3. Editorial & Review Practices

• The journal must follow a defined peer review process.
• Review type (Single Blind / Double Blind / Open Review) must be declared.
• Editorial contact details should be clearly available on the website.

4. Ethical Publishing Standards

• Plagiarism policy must be publicly available.
• Retraction and correction policy should be defined.
• Conflict of interest declarations should be encouraged.
• Copyright and licensing information should be clear.

5. Required Documents for Submission

All documents must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete submissions may delay the evaluation process.

6. Evaluation Process

• Submission does not guarantee approval or indexing.
• Preliminary screening will be conducted.
• Evaluation is based on MLJIF composite weighted model.
• Estimated evaluation period: 2–4 weeks.

7. Post-Evaluation

• Approved journals will receive an MLJIF composite score.
• Indexed journals will be listed on the official MLJIF website.
• Evaluation validity period is generally one year.