1. Manuscript Eligibility
The Journal of Immersive Media Research accepts unpublished research articles covering all fields related to immersive media. Book reviews, article reviews, research materials, and other scholarly contributions may also be solicited and published if the Editorial Board determines that they are suitable for publication.
Submitted manuscripts must present original research that has not been previously published in another academic journal. Simultaneous submission of a manuscript containing the same content to another academic journal is prohibited.
2. Submission Schedule
The Journal of Immersive Media Research is published twice a year, on June 30 and December 31.
The manuscript submission deadline for each issue is two months before the publication date, as follows:
| Issue | Publication Date | Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 1 | June 30 | April 30 |
| Issue 2 | December 31 | October 31 |
The manuscript submission period may be extended by up to one month when necessary.
3. Manuscript Submission Procedure
Authors must prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the manuscript preparation guidelines of The Journal of Immersive Media Research and submit them through the journal's online manuscript submission system.
Submitted manuscripts will not, in principle, be returned to the authors.
4. Required Submission Documents
Authors must submit the following documents when submitting a manuscript:
- Manuscript
- Plagiarism Check Report
- Research Ethics Pledge
- Copyright Transfer Consent Form
All information that could identify the authors must be removed from the manuscript submitted for peer review. In particular, authors must remove their names, institutional affiliations, corresponding author information, photographs, biographical information, and any other identifying details before submission.
5. Copyright Transfer and Rights
Upon acceptance for publication, the economic rights of copyright in the accepted manuscript are transferred to the Institute of Educational Research at Chonnam National University. The transfer takes effect when the manuscript is accepted for publication.
The transferred rights include reproduction, distribution, communication to the public, public display, and the creation and use of derivative works, as necessary for journal publication and the dissemination of scholarly information.
By submitting a Copyright Transfer Consent Form at the time of manuscript submission, authors agree to the transfer of these economic rights.
Any copyright-related matters not explicitly addressed in these guidelines shall be governed by the Copyright Act of the Republic of Korea and other applicable laws and regulations.
6. Additional Provisions
Any matters concerning manuscript submission not explicitly addressed in these guidelines shall be determined separately by the Editorial Board.