Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is IJSRAT?

   The International Journal of Science Research and Technology (IJSRAT) is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed, refereed international scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research, comprehensive review articles, and innovative studies in the fields of advanced engineering, science, and information technology.

2. Is IJSRAT an open-access journal?

   Yes. IJSRAT operates under a full open-access model. All published articles are freely available online to readers worldwide without any subscription or access charges.

3. Are there any Article Processing Charges (APCs)?

   No. IJSRAT does not levy any submission fees or article processing charges. Authors can submit, review, and publish their work without incurring any costs.

4. What subject areas does IJSRAT cover?

   IJSRAT accepts manuscripts from a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to engineering, computer science and information technology, applied sciences, artificial intelligence, data science and systems, materials science, and other interdisciplinary research domains.

5. What types of manuscripts are accepted?

   The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications that align with the journal’s scope and contribute novel scientific or technical insights.

6. What is the required language for manuscript submission?

   All manuscripts must be prepared and submitted in English.

7. How does the peer-review process work?

   Every submission undergoes a rigorous peer-review process to evaluate originality, methodological quality, technical accuracy, and overall scholarly contribution. Depending on editorial policy, the review process may be conducted as single-blind or double-blind.

8. What is the typical review and publication timeline?

   The peer-review process is generally completed within 4–5 weeks, with initial reviewer feedback usually provided within the first two weeks. The complete process from submission to publication typically takes 6–7 weeks.

9. How can authors submit their manuscripts?

   Manuscripts should be submitted via email to editor@ijsrat.com. Authors must ensure compliance with the journal’s official manuscript template and author guidelines.

10. What formatting guidelines should authors follow?

    Authors are required to use the official IJSRAT template, including prescribed formatting for the title page, abstract, keywords, main sections, references, figures, and tables.

11. Does IJSRAT conduct plagiarism screening?

    Yes. All submissions are screened using standard plagiarism detection tools to ensure originality and adherence to ethical publishing practices.

12. Is IJSRAT indexed in academic databases?

    Yes. IJSRAT is indexed in Google Scholar and other recognized academic databases, ensuring global visibility, citation tracking, and reliable long-term access to published research.

13. Are DOIs assigned to published articles?

    Yes. Each published article is assigned a CrossRef Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring persistent identification, easy citation, and online traceability.
    Example DOI prefix: 10.15662/IJSRAT

14. How soon are articles indexed after publication?

    Published articles are generally indexed in Google Scholar within approximately two weeks of online publication.

15. Does IJSRAT follow a continuous publication model?

    Yes. IJSRAT follows a continuous publishing model, allowing accepted articles to be published online immediately after final approval without waiting for a scheduled issue release.

16. Can authors monitor the status of their submissions?

    Yes. Authors receive email notifications at each stage of the review process and may also contact the editorial office at editor@ijsrat.com for status updates.

17. Does the journal provide acceptance letters and publication certificates?

    Yes. Upon acceptance, an official acceptance letter is issued to the corresponding author. Publication certificates are provided to all authors, along with the direct web link to the published article.

18. Can an author submit multiple manuscripts?

    Yes. Authors may submit multiple manuscripts simultaneously; however, a maximum of three articles per issue is permitted.

19. What publication ethics does IJSRAT follow?

    IJSRAT adheres to strict publication ethics policies addressing plagiarism, duplicate submissions, authorship integrity, conflict of interest, and data authenticity, ensuring high academic and ethical standards.

20. How can authors contact the editorial office?

    For inquiries, clarifications, or correspondence, authors may contact the editorial office via email at editor@ijsrat.com.