FAQ
What types of manuscripts does IJDST publish?
IJDST accepts Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short Communications,
Technical Notes, Case Studies, Survey Papers, and other scholarly contributions
that fall within the journal's aims and scope.
Is IJDST a Peer-Reviewed Journal?
Yes. Every manuscript submitted to IJDST undergoes an initial editorial screening
followed by a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review conducted by independent experts
before a final publication decision is made.
How long does the review process take?
The initial editorial screening and peer review process generally takes 7–10
working days. The overall publication timeline may vary depending on reviewer
availability, manuscript quality, and the completion of required revisions.
Does the journal check for plagiarism?
Yes. All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software
before entering the peer review process. The overall similarity index should
generally be below 10%, excluding references, quotations, and commonly used
expressions. Manuscripts containing plagiarism or other forms of academic
misconduct may be rejected.
Is IJDST an Open Access Journal?
Yes. IJDST is an Open Access journal that provides free and unrestricted online
access to all published articles, allowing researchers and readers worldwide to
access scholarly content without subscription charges.
Is a DOI provided for published articles?
Yes. Every accepted article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
through Crossref, ensuring permanent identification, citation, and online
accessibility.
Do authors receive a publication certificate?
Yes. A digital publication certificate is issued to the corresponding author after
the successful publication of the article.
Is there any restriction on the number of authors?
No. There is no restriction on the number of authors. However, all listed authors
must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research and must
satisfy the journal's authorship criteria.
Is there a page or word limit?
There is no fixed page or word limit. However, manuscripts should be written
clearly and concisely while providing sufficient scientific evidence and discussion
to support the research findings.
Can an author submit more than one manuscript?
Yes. Authors may submit multiple manuscripts, provided that each submission is
original, unpublished, and independently evaluated through the journal's peer
review process.
What publication ethics does IJDST follow?
IJDST follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and
adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics, editorial
integrity, research transparency, and responsible scholarly publishing.
Can a published article be withdrawn?
No. Once an article has been published, it forms part of the permanent scholarly
record and cannot ordinarily be withdrawn. Where necessary, the journal may issue
a correction or retract an article in accordance with its Withdrawal &
Retraction Policy.
What is the publication fee?
Publication charges, if applicable, will be communicated to authors after
editorial acceptance. Detailed payment instructions will be provided by the
Editorial Office through the journal's official communication channels.
Does IJDST accept abstract-only submissions?
No. The journal accepts complete manuscripts only. Abstract-only submissions are
not considered for publication.
Is there a manuscript template?
Yes. Authors are encouraged to prepare their manuscripts using the journal's
prescribed template and to follow the Author Guidelines before submission.
Can international authors submit manuscripts?
Yes. IJDST welcomes submissions from researchers, academicians, scientists, and
professionals from all countries. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their
scholarly quality, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.
What is the journal's refund policy?
Publication fees are non-refundable once the editorial process has commenced or
the article has been accepted or published, as administrative, editorial, DOI
registration, and production costs have already been incurred.