Citation Policy

To support the visibility and impact of the Multidisciplinary Research Journal (MRJ) and facilitate indexing by databases such as Scopus, a citation policy has been implemented. This policy aims to enhance the journal's citation network and interdisciplinary connections, thereby supporting its indexing and recognition by major academic databases. The citations should be made following the rules as outlined below.

1. Relevance

Authors are encouraged to cite at least two previously published articles from the Multidisciplinary Research Journal (MRJ) if they are relevant to the research being presented. This helps to establish a network of citations within the journal, enhancing its visibility and impact.

2. Quality and Appropriateness

The cited MRJ articles should be selected based on their relevance and contribution to the current research. Authors should ensure that the citations are meaningful and add value to the context of their study.

3. Proper Attribution

Authors must follow the MRJ reference formatting guidelines to ensure that the citations are correctly and consistently formatted. This includes providing full bibliographic details, including DOIs where available.

4. Avoid Self-Citation Bias

While citing MRJ articles, authors should avoid excessive self-citation. The focus should be on citing relevant works from the journal that contribute to the broader research context.

5. Encouragement for Interdisciplinary Citations

Given the multidisciplinary nature of the journal, authors are encouraged to cite articles that span different disciplines, thereby highlighting the interdisciplinary connections and contributions of the journal.