Editorial workflow

How IJARST reviews and publishes your research paper

International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology · Peer-reviewed open access journal · Impact factor 6.76

6 days
Publication after acceptance
6.76
Publication impact factor
2–5
Reviewers per paper
60%
Acceptance rate

About the IJARST editorial board

The integrity and quality of every article published in IJARST — one of India's leading peer-reviewed international journals for Engineering, Science and Technology — rests on the expertise and commitment of our international editorial board.

Our editors and reviewers are experienced academics and researchers from leading universities and research institutions across India, Malaysia, and the broader international academic community. Each member ensures that every manuscript submitted to IJARST receives a rigorous, fair, and constructive double-blind peer review.

Editorial board members are selected based on:

  • Active publication record in reputed peer-reviewed journals
  • Recognised expertise in their declared subject area
  • Commitment to ethical peer review and timely review turnaround
  • Affiliation with accredited universities or research institutions

Interested in joining the IJARST Editorial Board? Write to editorijarst@gmail.com with your CV, ORCID, and areas of expertise.

How to publish a research paper in an international journal — the IJARST process

Publishing a research paper in an international journal with IJARST follows a transparent, structured 8-step process. Each stage maintains the highest standards of peer-reviewed research paper publication while keeping the process fast and author-friendly.

1 Manuscript submission
Submit your research paper online via the IJARST submission portal or email editorijarst@gmail.com. A submission acknowledgement reaches you within 24 hours.
Within 24 hours
2 Editorial desk review
The editorial office checks formatting, language quality, scope alignment, and plagiarism screening. Submissions above 20% similarity are returned to authors.
2–3 business days
3 Assignment to subject editor
Each manuscript is assigned to a subject editor from the IJARST editorial board whose expertise matches the paper's discipline. The editor cannot be from the same institution as any listed author.
1–2 business days
4 Double-blind peer review
The manuscript is sent to 2–5 independent external reviewers. Author and reviewer identities are fully concealed. Reviewers assess originality, scientific rigour, methodology, and relevance to the scope of this high impact factor journal.
2–3 weeks
5 Reviewer recommendation
Each reviewer submits a detailed report recommending: Publish Unaltered, Minor Changes, Major Changes, or Reject. Reports are compiled before the editorial decision is made.
Within review period
6 Editorial decision
The subject editor issues a formal decision by email. Immediate rejection applies if two or more reviewers recommend rejection. All decisions include reviewer feedback.
1–2 days after reviews received
7 Author revision (if required)
Authors receive detailed reviewer comments and resubmit within the stated deadline. Major revisions may be returned to reviewers for re-evaluation.
Typically 1–3 weeks
8 Acceptance, DOI assignment and publication
On acceptance, the editorial office proofreads the manuscript, assigns a CrossRef DOI, and publishes it as open access. Authors receive a free digital certificate of publication.
Within 6 days of acceptance

Possible editorial decisions

Publish unaltered Minor revision Major revision Reject
Accepted as submitted. Proceeds directly to CrossRef DOI and open access publication. Small corrections needed. Author revises and resubmits. Editor reviews before acceptance. Significant changes required. May return to reviewers before final decision. Out of scope, flawed, or two or more reviewers recommend rejection. Authors receive feedback.

Journal quick facts

IJARST — key information
ISSNPrint 2319-1783  |  Online 2320-1126
Impact factorPublication Impact Factor 6.76 · SNIP 3.868
Publishing modelOpen access — CC BY 4.0 licence
Publication fee (APC)₹1,600 for Indian authors  |  USD $50 for international authors
FrequencyMonthly — papers accepted year-round
IndexingCrossRef DOI · SJIF · Google Scholar · Index Copernicus · EuroPub
Subject areasEngineering · Science · Technology · Interdisciplinary research
Community2,000+ authors published · 60+ universities worldwide

Ready to publish your research paper in an international journal?

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

Submit your paper today →

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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