Authors Guidelines

How to submit your research paper to IJARST

Peer-reviewed international journal · Impact factor 6.76 · Publication within 6 days · CrossRef DOI for every paper

6 days
Publication after acceptance
No fee
To submit — APC only on acceptance
₹1,600
Indian authors APC
$50
International authors APC

Step-by-step submission process

1 Check the scope
Confirm your research falls within the IJARST scope — Engineering, Science, Technology, or interdisciplinary fields. See our Aim & Scope page for the complete subject area list. Before you start
2 Prepare your manuscript
Use the official IJARST paper format template (.docx). Paper size: A4 · Font: Times New Roman 12pt · Margins: 1 inch · Double-column layout · Length: 4–8 pages.
Manuscript must include: Title → Authors & affiliations → Abstract (150–250 words) → Keywords (4–6) → Introduction → Literature review → Methodology → Results & Discussion → Conclusion → References (IEEE or APA). Use official template
3 Run a plagiarism check
IJARST screens all submissions using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts must have a similarity index below 20%. We recommend checking with iThenticate or Grammarly before submitting. Papers above 20% similarity are returned without review. Max 20% similarity
4 Submit your manuscript
Online (preferred): ijarst.com/submit-article-manuscripts
Email: editorijarst@gmail.com with complete author details attached.
Acknowledgement within 24 hours
5 Review process
Desk review: 2–3 business days → Double-blind peer review: 2–3 weeks → Editorial decision by email (Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject). See our Editorial Workflow for full details. 2–4 weeks total
6 Pay APC and get published
APC is due only after acceptance — no upfront fees. Indian authors: ₹1,600 · International authors: USD $50. Pay online at ijarst.com/for-authors/pay-fees-online. Your paper is published within 6 days of payment confirmation. Published within 6 days

Author benefits

CrossRef DOI
Every published article receives a CrossRef DOI for permanent international citation.
Free digital certificate
Every author receives a free digital certificate of publication — no extra charge.
Open access (CC BY 4.0)
Maximum global readership — freely available to everyone worldwide from day of publication.
Google Scholar & multiple indexes
Indexed in Google Scholar, SJIF, Index Copernicus, EuroPub, and Academia.edu.

Frequently asked questions

Can I submit a paper I presented at a conference?

No. IJARST only publishes original work not previously published in any form, including conference proceedings.

Can I submit in a language other than English?

No. All submissions must be in English (British or American, used consistently throughout).

What happens if my paper is rejected?

You will receive reviewer feedback explaining the reasons for rejection. You are welcome to revise and resubmit as a new submission after addressing the reviewers' comments.

Is there a submission fee?

No. There is no submission fee. The Article Processing Charge (APC) is only due after your paper is accepted for publication.

How do I check the status of my submission?

Email editorijarst@gmail.com with your manuscript ID and we will respond with a status update.

Ready to publish your research paper in an international journal?

IJARST publishes monthly and is currently open for submissions. Fast review · CrossRef DOI · Free digital certificate · Impact factor 6.76.

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Journal Frequency: ISSN 2320-1126, Monthly
Paper Submission: Throughout the month
Acceptance Notification: Within 6 days
Subject Areas: Engineering, Science & Technology
Publishing Model: Open Access
Publication Fee: USD 60  USD 50
Publication Impact Factor: 6.76
Certificate Delivery: Digital

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