📚 Journal Constitution, Policies, and Ethics

Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies (TIRJTS)

தமிழ்மணம் சர்வதேசத் தமிழ் ஆய்வு இதழ்

TIRJTS is a monthly, peer-reviewed, open-access, multidisciplinary scholarly journal. Published by the Department of Library at Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (NGMC), it serves as a global platform for high-quality Tamil studies and multidisciplinary research.

🔍 Journal Overview & Identifiers

Feature Details
Official Title Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies
Abbreviation TIRJTS / Tamilmanam Int. Res. J. Tamil Stud.
ISSN 3049-0723 (Online) 3107-7781 (Print)
Frequency Monthly (12 Issues Per Year)
Format Electronic (Online) & Print
Publisher Veerakannan S (NGMC Library)
Access Model Open Access (BOAI Compliant)
Website www.tamilmanam.in

🏛️ Organizational Structure

The journal operates through a structured hierarchy of honorary and voluntary positions dedicated to academic excellence.

1. Governing Board

  • Editorial Chairperson (EC): The strategic lead responsible for long-term policies, appointments, and resolving ethical complaints.
  • Editorial Directors (ED): Responsible for global publicity, digital marketing (SEO, Social Media), and international distribution.
  • Chief Editorial Officers (CEO): Assist in administrative oversight and board coordination.

2. Editorial Board (EB)

  • Editor-in-Chief: Final authority on manuscript acceptance and issue quality.
  • Chief Managing Editor: Oversees issue layout and section-wise coordination.
  • Managing Editors: Assign reviewers and manage specific subject areas.
  • Editorial Annexure (Associate Editors): Provide specialized technical support.

3. Reviewer & Advisory Boards

  • Advisory Board: Provides independent guidance on mission and objectives.
  • Reviewer Board: Conducts double-blind peer reviews focusing solely on academic merit.

⚖️ Code of Ethics

TIRJTS adheres to the highest ethical standards, following COPE and ICMJE guidelines.

For Authors:

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • No Simultaneous Submission: Submitting to multiple journals at once is strictly prohibited.
  • Attribution: Proper citation of all sources is the author’s sole responsibility.
  • Human/Animal Rights: Must include IRB approval/consent for studies involving human or animal subjects (1964 Declaration of Helsinki).

For Editors & Reviewers:

  • Confidentiality: Manuscript content must not be shared or used before publication.
  • Impartiality: Decisions are made regardless of race, gender, religion, or institutional affiliation.
  • Blind Review: Identities of authors and reviewers are kept hidden from each other.

📋 Publication Policies

📑 Plagiarism Policy

TIRJTS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for unethical duplication. All papers undergo rigorous screening.

Article Type Acceptable Similarity Limit*
General Research Articles Up to 10%
Research Review Articles Up to 20%
Literature Review Articles Up to 30%
*Proper citations are mandatory even within these limits. A 5% grace may be granted at the Editor-in-Chief’s discretion.  

🔓 Open Access & Copyright

  • License: Distributed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
  • Copyright Retention: Authors retain full copyright of their work.
  • Publishing Rights: The journal holds “First Publication Rights.”
  • Reference Lists: Openly available under CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain).

📅 Publication Schedule

  • Monthly Cycle: Issues are released monthly starting in January (Issue 1).
  • Special Issues: Published periodically to address specific global research challenges.

🔗 Important Links & Contacts

Disclaimer: TIRJTS disclaims liability for author-led copyright violations. All content is provided “as is” for academic advancement. The Editorial Chairperson reserves the right to update these policies without prior notice.

Prepared by: S. Veerakannan, Editor, TIRJTS. Last Updated: January 2026