Author Guidelines

Article Processing Charges

As a peer-reviewed Open Access journal, article processing charge is applicable for accepted manuscripts.

₹1000 per article (up to 15 pages) or US$15
For manuscripts exceeding 15 pages: ₹1000 + ₹100 per additional page
No limitation on number of authors
50% waiver on article processing fee for manuscripts submitted until April 2026
For hard copy: additional ₹200 (inclusive of postal charges)

A page refers to A4 size with: 1-inch margins on all sides, Times New Roman font, Font size: 12 pt, Line spacing: 1.5.
There are no additional charges such as submission, publication, or subscription fees.

Types of Contributions

The journal accepts original research articles, review articles, short communications/letters, and case studies in all areas of engineering, applied science, and technology.

Manuscript Preparation & Submission

Manuscripts shall be prepared as per journal guidelines.

Manuscripts must be prepared strictly in accordance with the journal guidelines and submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) only. The manuscript should be formatted using Times New Roman font (12 pt), with 1.5 line spacing, single-column layout, and 1-inch margins on all sides. Authors are encouraged to use standard tools such as plagiarism checkers, grammar checkers, and reference management software to improve the quality of their submissions.

Title Page

The title page should include a concise and informative title (14 pt, bold), full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and clearly identify the corresponding author with an asterisk (*), along with complete contact details including email ID.

Abstract
The abstract should be written within 100–150 words and must clearly summarize the objective, key findings, and significance of the study in a concise manner.

Keywords
Authors should provide 4 to 6 relevant keywords that accurately reflect the content of the manuscript, as appropriate keyword selection enhances discoverability and citation potential.

Main Text
The manuscript should be organized into standard sections such as Introduction, Materials and Methods (or Experimental), Results and Discussion, and Conclusion. Clear and bold headings should be used for each section, and sufficient methodological details must be provided to ensure reproducibility. Authors should use standard units, abbreviations, and cite references appropriately throughout the manuscript.

Tables and Figures
Tables and figures must be inserted at appropriate positions within the manuscript. Figures should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, and tables must be created using the table tools in Microsoft Word without using tabs or spaces.

References
The journal follows a numbered referencing style, where citations are indicated using numbers in square brackets (e.g., [1], [2]). Authors may initially submit references in any consistent format; however, proper formatting will be required at the final stage of publication.

Submission Checklist

Authors must submit (i) Cover Letter (ii) Full Manuscript (with tables and figures), (iii) Suggested Reviewers (minimum 3).
Templates for these are given in the above link.

Peer Review Process (Single-Blind)
All submitted manuscripts are assigned to an appropriate editor based on the subject area and are then reviewed by 3 to 5 expert reviewers. The journal follows a single-blind peer review process

Review Timeline
First Decision: Peer-review / Rejection – 1 day
Reviewer Comments: 4 days to 10 days.
Final publication: 10 days to 20 days since submission of the manuscript.

Revision & Acceptance
If revisions are required, reviewer comments will be communicated to the authors, who must submit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe. Manuscripts with significant flaws or plagiarism will be rejected. Accepted articles proceed to publication after final proofreading and formatting.

Rejection
If a manuscript is rejected based on reviewer evaluation, the authors will be duly informed of the decision along with relevant comments.

Reject & Resubmit
In certain cases, reviewers may recommend “reject and resubmit,” allowing authors to substantially revise and submit the manuscript as a new submission. Such resubmissions will undergo a fresh review process and do not guarantee acceptance.

Retraction Policy

Published articles may be retracted in cases of plagiarism, ethical violations, data fabrication or falsification, or conflicts of interest identified after publication.

Terms & Conditions
Submission of a manuscript implies that all authors have read and agreed to the journal policies. It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to obtain consent from all co-authors prior to submission. The journal adheres to strict ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

Open Access Policy
The journal follows a full open access model, and all published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Plagiarism Policy
The journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism. All manuscripts are screened for similarity, and any article found to contain plagiarism, even after publication, will be retracted. In cases of misconduct, appropriate action will be taken, including rejection, retraction, and restriction of future submissions.

Author Responsibility
Authors are solely responsible for the originality of their work, the accuracy of the data presented, and compliance with copyright regulations.

Disclaimer
The journal, editors, and publisher shall not be held responsible for plagiarism, copyright infringement, or scientific inaccuracies in the published articles.

Refund Policy
The article processing fee, once paid, is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.