IJARST is an international STEM journal, and the IJARST blog is its editor-written guide series for researchers, covering manuscript submission, double-blind peer review, indexing and publication ethics.
The blog covers manuscript submission, double-blind peer review, indexing in CrossRef and SJIF, publication ethics, and how to publish affordably at INR 1,600 / USD 50.
Posts are written by the IJARST editorial team from direct editorial experience.
Blog posts are practical guides; for citable sources, cite the peer-reviewed IJARST articles they link to.
Articles on research paper publication, peer review, journal indexing, and academic publishing — from the IJARST editorial team.
A practical, end-to-end 2026 walkthrough of how to publish your research paper online — from manuscript prep to a live, citable DOI.
A step-by-step framework for choosing the right journal — scope, legitimacy, peer review, indexing, cost, timelines, and ethics.
A step-by-step guide to how peer review works, from desk screening and double-blind review to decision types and responding to reviewers.
Screen out predatory journals in under an hour with 10 practical checks on peer review, ISSNs, DOIs, APC transparency and indexing honesty.
Learn what the journal impact factor really measures, how it is calculated, how to spot fake metrics, and how to weigh it when choosing a journal.
Understand ISSN, DOI, UGC-CARE and ORCID — what each identifier signals about a journal and how to verify it before you submit your research.
Publishing your research paper — a step-by-step guide for 2026 — what to prepare before submission, how the review window works, and where IJARST sits in the publishing landscape.
Editorial board — the subject editors and area chairs responsible for peer-review decisions on IJARST submissions.
Aim & scope — the subject areas IJARST publishes and the kinds of contributions we look for.
Author guidelines — manuscript format, submission checklist, and what reviewers are asked to evaluate.
Submit a manuscript — start the submission workflow.
| 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 |