Open AccessPeer ReviewedMultidisciplinary

British Journal of Contemporary Research

British Journal of Contemporary Research (BJCR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing original research across all academic disciplines.

2979-8582

ISSN (Online)

10.67693

DOI Prefix

Monthly

12 Issues / Year

Browse Issues

339Articles published

DOICrossref registered

OpenFree access

Articles Published

Issues · Volume 1

Declined or Returned

Disciplines

Scope

We Publish Across All Disciplines

From law and medicine to engineering and the humanities — BJCR is genuinely multidisciplinary.

Law & Political Science

Medical & Health Sciences

Technology & Engineering

Economics & Finance

Education & Humanities

Business & Management

Environmental Sciences

Agriculture & Life Sciences

Social Sciences

Arts & Communication

Mathematics & Statistics

Interdisciplinary Research

Law & Political Science

Medical & Health Sciences

Technology & Engineering

Economics & Finance

Education & Humanities

Business & Management

Environmental Sciences

Agriculture & Life Sciences

Social Sciences

Arts & Communication

Mathematics & Statistics

Interdisciplinary Research

The Archive

Volumes & Issues

Volume 1 2026 6 Issues

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Transparency & Accessibility

Article Processing Charges

Transparent, tiered fees designed to make high-quality open-access publishing accessible to researchers worldwide. All prices in USD.

Tier 1

High-Income Countries

$75USD

UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand

Most Common

Tier 2

Middle-Income Countries

$40USD

Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Malaysia, Thailand, Colombia, Argentina, Ukraine, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Turkey, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait

Tier 3

Low-Income Countries

$20USD

India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Morocco, Tunisia, Nepal, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Cambodia, Myanmar, Zambia

Every tier includes

✓ Full peer review ✓ Professional typesetting ✓ DOI assignment ✓ Open access publication ✓ Certificate of publication ✓ Permanent archiving

💛 APC Waiver

Waivers are available in cases of genuine financial hardship, at the discretion of the Editorial Office. Requests are considered after your manuscript has been submitted and accepted after peer review. Email editor@bexfordpublishing.co.uk with your tracking ID and a brief account of your circumstances. Waivers are granted sparingly and cannot be offered to all applicants.

What the APC Covers

✓Single-blind peer review management
✓Editorial coordination and communication
✓Professional manuscript typesetting
✓DOI registration via Crossref
✓Online hosting and permanent archiving
✓Certificate of publication
✓Technical infrastructure and platform

Local Currency Pricing

All fees are charged in USD. Approximate local equivalents:

🇬🇧 UK Authors (Tier 1)≈ £59 GBP

🇮🇳 India Authors (Tier 3)≈ ₹1,930 INR

🌍 All other countriesUSD as listed

*Approximate rates. Actual charge is in USD.

100%

Full Refund

Before online publication

No Refund

Once published online

Our Journal in Print

A modern British press in the scholarly tradition

Every article is openly licensed, permanently identified by a Crossref DOI, and discoverable worldwide — the rigour of academic publishing with the reach of open access. Issues are collected and bound as complete volumes.

About the Journal

British Journal of Contemporary Research — issue cover

“Knowledge Knows
No Borders”

For Authors

Author Guidelines

Everything you need to know before submitting your manuscript to BJCR.

Submission Eligibility+

›Original research not previously published

›Manuscripts not under review elsewhere

›Research across any academic discipline

›All career stages welcome — from PhD students to senior professors

›Single and multi-author submissions accepted

›International authors welcome from all countries

Manuscript Structure+

TitleClear, descriptive, no abbreviations

Abstract200–300 words summarising the research

Keywords4–8 keywords, comma-separated

IntroductionBackground, objectives, significance

MethodologyClearly described, replicable methods

Results & DiscussionFindings with analysis and interpretation

ConclusionSummary, contributions, future directions

ReferencesComplete list in accepted citation style

Technical Requirements+

File Format

.docx (Microsoft Word)

Word Count

3,000 – 8,000 words

Font

Times New Roman, 12pt

Line Spacing

Double spaced

Margins

1 inch / 2.54 cm

Page Numbers

Bottom centre

Figures

High-resolution (300 DPI min.)

Tables

Editable, not as images

Author Information+

›Up to 3 authors included in the standard APC

›Additional authors: USD 1 per additional author

›All authors must have contributed meaningfully

›ORCID iD encouraged for all authors

›Corresponding author contact details required

›Full institutional affiliation required

›AI assistance should be disclosed in the methods section

›Author order should reflect contribution hierarchy

References

Accepted Citation Styles

BJCR accepts any of these internationally recognised styles — applied consistently throughout your manuscript.

View all accepted styles+

APAAPA 7th EditionAmerican Psychological Association

Best suited for

Social Sciences, Psychology, Education, Business

Example

(Smith & Jones, 2023, p. 45)

MLAMLA 9th EditionModern Language Association

Best suited for

Humanities, Literature, Arts, Languages

Example

(Smith 45)

ChicagoChicago 17thNotes-Bibliography System

Best suited for

History, Arts, Humanities, Theology

Example

¹ John Smith, Research Methods (Oxford: OUP, 2023), 45.

HarvardHarvardAuthor-Date System

Best suited for

Sciences, Business, Economics — UK universities

Example

(Smith, 2023, p. 45)

VancouverVancouverNumbered Reference System

Best suited for

Medicine, Life Sciences, Nursing

Example

...as shown in recent studies [1,2].

OSCOLAOSCOLA 4thOxford Standard for Legal Authorities

Best suited for

Law, Jurisprudence, Criminology

Example

¹ Smith v Jones [2023] 1 AC 100, 112.

💡 Consistency is essential. Whichever style you choose, apply it consistently throughout — body text, footnotes and reference list. Inconsistent referencing is one of the most common reasons manuscripts are returned before review.

Review Process

Peer Review Policy

BJCR operates a single-blind peer review process. Reviewers know the authors' identities; authors are not told reviewer identities. This lets reviewers contextualise the research while keeping an honest, candid review.

Initial Editorial Screening

Every submission undergoes a desk review for scope fit, originality, language quality, and adherence to guidelines.

Peer Review Assignment

Suitable manuscripts are assigned to expert reviewers with relevant subject knowledge.

Review Decision

Reviewers recommend Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject — with constructive written feedback.

Editorial Decision

The Editor reviews all feedback and makes the final decision, communicated to the author with reviewer comments.

Timeline

Publishing Workflow

Manuscript Submission

Submit via our online portal. You receive an automated acknowledgement with a unique tracking ID (e.g. BEX_JUN_26_001).

Editorial Screening

Initial assessment within 3–5 working days; authors notified promptly.

Peer Review

Single-blind peer review — most reviews completed within 3–5 working days.

Decision & Revision

Authors receive the decision with reviewer feedback and a response-letter request.

APC Payment

On acceptance, authors receive the Article Processing Charge invitation automatically.

Proof Generation

The manuscript is typeset in the BJCR template; authors approve a final proof.

Publication

On proof approval, a DOI is assigned and the article is published open access immediately.

Discoverability

Indexing & Registration

BJCR is actively registered with major academic discovery systems, ensuring your research is findable by scholars worldwide.

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ISSN 2979-8582

Assigned by the UK ISSN Centre at the British Library. Verifiable on the ISSN Portal.

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Google Search Console

Site verified and indexed — all article pages discoverable in Google Search.

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Bing Webmaster Tools

Verified and registered. IndexNow notifies Bing instantly of new articles.

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IndexNow Protocol

Automatic real-time URL submission to search engines on every new publication.

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Google Scholar

Citation metadata implemented across all article pages; indexing builds with the record.

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Crossref DOI

Published articles are assigned permanent DOIs for global citation tracking.

Governance

Publication Ethics & Policies

Bexford Publishing is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics, aligned with international best practice.

Publication Ethics & Originality+

All manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors must accurately represent their research, properly attribute all sources, and avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification. We use editorial screening and plagiarism detection. Ghost, gift, and honorary authorship are not permitted.

Authorship & Contributorship+

All listed authors must have made a substantial, direct, intellectual contribution. Authorship disputes must be resolved before submission. Changes after submission require written consent from all authors and editorial approval. AI tools may not be listed as authors.

Conflict of Interest+

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that may influence the research. Reviewers must declare conflicts and recuse themselves where they exist. The editorial team bases decisions solely on academic merit.

Data Integrity & Availability+

Research data should be retained and made available on reasonable request. Authors are encouraged to deposit data in a recognised repository and cite it. Fabrication or selective reporting is grounds for rejection or retraction.

Corrections & Retractions+

Errors found after publication should be reported immediately. Minor errors are addressed through published corrections; significant errors affecting integrity may require retraction, issued transparently with the reason stated.

Peer Review Integrity+

Reviewers provide honest, constructive, confidential reviews and must not use unpublished information for personal advantage. Authors may suggest reviewers, but the editorial team retains sole discretion over selection.

Cancellation & Refund+

A full refund is available if cancellation is requested at least 10 days before the scheduled publication date. Once typesetting and proofing begin, cancellation fees may apply. Requests must be in writing.

Open Access & Copyright+

All articles are immediately and permanently free to access. Authors retain copyright and grant Bexford a licence to publish, under an open-access licence permitting use, distribution and reproduction with proper citation.

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