FAQ's

Your Guide to Submitting, Reviewing & Reading with Confidence

Find answers to common queries about submissions, peer review, editorial policies, publishing formats, and journal access. Whether you're an author, reviewer, editor, or reader—our FAQs guide you through every step of your journey with JISDCES.

Contribute Your Research

For Authors

Research Articles, Review Papers, Technical Reports, Short Communications, Thesis Chapters, Editorials, and Opinions.

You can submit via the online submission portal or by emailing it to: [email protected].

No strict limit, but concise and focused submissions are encouraged.

Please visit the Publication Fee section for full details based on category and discounts.

Yes, discounts are available for authors from low-income countries and those without funding support.

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

Yes. Templates can be downloaded from the Author Resources section.

No. Simultaneous submission is not allowed.

Typically, 7–14 days for the first decision.

Yes, fast-track options are available upon request.

APA or Chicago styles are recommended. Refer to the Reference Guide.

Yes, before peer review begins. Contact the editorial office for updates.

It's optional but encouraged to speed up the review process.

All submissions undergo screening via iThenticate.

We accept manuscripts previously posted on preprint servers.

Yes, if the methodology is sound and findings are valuable.

Yes. Each published article is assigned a CrossRef DOI.

Yes. Supplementary files (images, tables, datasets) are welcome.

Yes. A free e-Certificate is provided to all authors.

You can revise and resubmit or appeal with justification.

For Reviewers

Send your CV and areas of expertise to [email protected].

Not financially, but certificates and recognition are provided.

Reviewers are requested to submit their feedback within 7–10 days.

Originality, methodology, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field.

Yes. Inform the editorial office promptly so a replacement can be assigned.

Yes. JISDCES uses a double-blind peer review model.

Yes, each reviewer receives an official certificate after completion.

Yes. Constructive feedback and improvement suggestions are encouraged.

Via email or the editorial system with secure login credentials.

Yes, provided with each review invitation or on the Reviewer Guidelines page.

For Editors

To oversee peer review, make final decisions, and uphold publication ethics.

Submit your CV and interest letter to [email protected].

No. It is an honorary position with recognition and profile listing.

Yes, but handled by an independent editor to avoid conflicts of interest.

Editors must recuse themselves from manuscripts where conflicts exist.

Technical, ethical, and editorial support is provided by the in-house team.

Through standardized editorial workflows and peer review checks.

Yes, nominations are welcome and reviewed by the board.

Yes, ensuring transparency and ethical handling.

Yes, onboarding materials and mentorship are provided.

For Readers

Yes. All content is freely accessible under Open Access (CC BY 4.0).

Absolutely. Please cite and link the original source.

Yes, under CC BY 4.0 with proper attribution.

Use the homepage search bar or browse by topic/volume.

Yes, you can subscribe for updates and issue releases.

Citation formats (APA, Chicago, MLA) are available on each article page.

Indexed in Google Scholar, CrossRef, Semantic Scholar, and more.

Yes. Real-time metrics are shown on article pages.

Contact [email protected] with details.

Email: [email protected] or use the Contact Us form.

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