This is the IJARST-specific operational walkthrough. If you are looking for the broader UGC publishing landscape and how to verify any journal, see our comprehensive UGC-approved publishing guide. This page is the narrower, IJARST-only version: exactly what you do, in order, to publish in IJARST.
The walkthrough is organised by stage. Most authors who follow it through cleanly can expect their paper to be live with a Crossref DOI within 3–4 weeks of first submission.
Before you submit — getting the manuscript ready
Confirm the paper is in scope. IJARST publishes original research, review papers, and survey papers across engineering, science, and technology. The full subject coverage is on the aim & scope page. If you are unsure, email editorijarst@gmail.com with a short abstract and we will confirm in advance.
Match the IJARST paper template. Download it from for-authors/downloads and write into it from the start. The template enforces:
- Times New Roman 12pt body, double-column, A4 with 1-inch margins
- Length: 4–8 pages for original research, 8–15 for review papers
- Required sections: Title → Abstract (150–250 words) → Keywords (4–6) → Introduction → Literature Review → Methodology → Results → Conclusion → References
- IEEE citation format (preferred) or APA — used consistently throughout
Run the plagiarism check. Similarity index must be below 20% via iThenticate, Turnitin, or Grammarly. Self-plagiarism counts. Out-of-threshold submissions are desk-rejected at screening.
Stage 1 — Submit
Go to the submit article manuscripts page. Fill the form with author details, paper title, and abstract. Attach the manuscript (.docx or .pdf). The cover letter (one paragraph) should state the paper is original and not under simultaneous review elsewhere.
What you’ll receive within 1–2 working days:
- Email acknowledgement of receipt
- A unique manuscript reference number — keep this for tracking
- Confirmation of next steps (desk screening)
If you do not receive an acknowledgement within three working days, write to editorijarst@gmail.com. The cause is almost always email deliverability, not a lost submission.
Stage 2 — Editorial desk screening
A desk editor reviews your submission for fit and compliance:
- Is the paper in scope?
- Does it match the template (sections, length, format)?
- Is the similarity index below 20%?
- Are there any conflict-of-interest concerns we need to flag?
This stage takes a few working days. Manuscripts that fail desk screening are returned with specific reasons. Manuscripts that pass move to peer review.
Stage 3 — Double-blind peer review
IJARST routes desk-passed manuscripts to two to five independent subject experts selected from our editorial board and reviewer pool. Reviews are double-blind: neither authors nor reviewers know each other’s identities.
Reviewers evaluate against the criteria documented in our research quality commitment: originality, methodological soundness, conclusion validity, and citation appropriateness. Standards follow COPE peer-review ethics guidelines.
Typical review duration: under two weeks. Complex methodology or contested-field papers can take longer; the editorial office communicates an updated estimate when that happens.
Stage 4 — Decision letter
One of four outcomes arrives by email:
- Accept as-is — uncommon on first submission. Skip to Stage 6.
- Minor revisions — most common positive outcome. Address each reviewer comment and resubmit (typically within 14 days).
- Major revisions — substantial rework needed. After resubmission, paper goes back to (often the same) reviewers for a second round.
- Reject — paper is out of scope, methodologically unsound, or fails core criteria.
The response letter accompanying any revision should address every reviewer comment individually — disagreement is fine; silence is not.
Stage 5 — Resubmission and re-review (if needed)
For minor revisions: resubmit through the editorial office (same manuscript reference number) with a tracked-changes manuscript and your point-by-point response to reviewers. Editorial review of the revision usually takes a few working days.
For major revisions: same process, but expect another round of full peer review with the original reviewers where possible.
Stage 6 — Pay the Article Processing Charge
Once the editorial decision is final accept, you’ll receive an APC payment request:
- ₹1,600 for Indian authors
- USD $50 for international authors
There is no submission fee at IJARST and no fast-track surcharge. Payment is collected only at this stage. See the article processing charges page for the full breakdown.
Stage 7 — Production and publication
With APC paid:
- Copy-edit pass for typography, reference formatting, figure captions
- Author proofs sent for final approval (return within 1–2 working days)
- Crossref DOI registered for the paper
- Live online publication on the IJARST site
- Indexing propagates across our listed services: Crossref, Google Scholar, SJIF, Index Copernicus, EuroPub, Academia.edu
Total production time: 6 days from acceptance to live, citable paper. Operational mechanics are described in our research paper publication journals with fast processing post.
End-to-end timeline
For a paper that passes review on first or minor-revision basis:
- Submission to acknowledgement: 1–2 working days
- Acknowledgement to desk decision: a few working days
- Desk pass to review decision: typically under two weeks
- Acceptance to live publication: 6 days
Total: roughly 3–4 weeks from submission to live, citable paper.
For papers requiring major revisions, add a second round of review (typically another 2 weeks) and a revision-prep window (author-controlled).
