Last updated: 26 June 2026

Frequently asked questions about the Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences, Arts and Humanities, published by International Journal Press. If your question is not answered here, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].

About the journal

What is Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences, Arts and Humanities?

It is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by International Journal Press, based in India. It publishes original research, reviews, and scholarly contributions within its stated scope.

Is the journal open access?

Yes. All articles are published open access under a Creative Commons licence, so anyone can read, download, and share them with proper attribution. See the Open Access Policy and the Copyright and Licensing pages.

Is the journal peer reviewed?

Yes. Every submission that passes initial editorial screening undergoes double-anonymous peer review. See the Peer Review Process page.

How often is the journal published?

Articles are published on a rolling basis and collected into monthly issues. Accepted articles appear online promptly after final preparation.

Submitting your manuscript

How do I submit a manuscript?

Register for an account on this journal site and use the online submission system. New submissions are made through the "Make a Submission" workflow once you are logged in.

What are the formatting and file requirements?

Follow the Author Guidelines for structure, referencing style, figures, and accepted file formats. Manuscripts that do not follow the guidelines may be returned before review.

Can I submit a manuscript that is under review elsewhere?

No. Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration by any other journal. See the Duplicate Submission Policy.

Do you check for plagiarism?

Yes. All manuscripts are screened for similarity and originality. See the Plagiarism Policy.

Can I use AI tools to prepare my manuscript?

AI tools may assist preparation only if their use is disclosed and responsible, and AI cannot be listed as an author. See the AI Policy.

Review, decisions, and timelines

How long does the review take?

Indicative timelines are shown on the journal homepage. Actual timing depends on reviewer availability and the revisions required. The editorial office keeps authors informed of their submission status.

What decisions can I receive?

Typical decisions are accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject. Revised manuscripts may be sent for a further round of review.

Can I suggest or exclude reviewers?

You may suggest suitable reviewers or note a justified conflict of interest when you submit. The editor decides which reviewers to invite.

Fees and open access

Is there a submission or publication fee?

There is no charge to submit. Any article processing charge that applies is set out on the Article Processing Charges page, including fee status during any launch period.

Do you offer fee waivers?

Yes. Waivers and discounts may be available in cases of genuine need. See the Waiver Policy.

How are payments handled?

Where a fee applies, payment is processed securely through our payment gateway, Razorpay. The journal does not store your card details. See the Privacy Statement.

After acceptance

Who holds the copyright?

Authors retain copyright and grant a Creative Commons licence that permits open sharing with attribution. See Copyright and Licensing.

Will I receive a certificate of publication?

Yes. A certificate of publication can be issued for published articles. See the Certificate of Publication page where available.

How do I correct or retract a published article?

Contact the editorial office. Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions follow the Corrections and Retractions policy.

Is the journal indexed, and are DOIs assigned?

Indexing and abstracting coverage is listed on the Indexing and Abstracting page. Persistent identifiers are assigned as part of the publishing workflow where available.

How is published content preserved?

Published content is preserved for long-term access. See the Archiving Policy.

Special issues, programs, and getting involved

Can I propose a special issue, book, workshop, or conference?

Yes. See the Special Issue and Propose and Partner pages, along with the Book, Workshop, and Conference Proposal pages.

Do you run faculty development programs or certification courses?

Yes. See the Faculty Development Programs and Certification Courses pages to take part, propose, or partner.

How can I join the editorial board or become a reviewer?

See the Editorial and Reviewer Application and Membership pages under Join Us.

Contact

How do I contact the journal?

Write to the editorial office at [email protected]. We aim to acknowledge enquiries promptly and respond on a rolling basis.