Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for authors and readers. Still stuck? Contact the editorial office.
Is IJAR open access?
Yes. Every article is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence — free to read, download and cite, with no paywall and no reader login required.
How long does peer review take?
Submissions undergo double-blind peer review against a transparent timeline. Because IJAR publishes monthly, accepted papers typically appear in the next available issue.
Do I retain copyright of my work?
Yes. Authors retain copyright. Publication under CC BY 4.0 simply allows others to share and build upon your work with proper attribution.
Will my article receive a DOI?
Every accepted article is assigned a registered Crossref DOI, ensuring a permanent, citable link to your work.
What file formats do you accept for submission?
Manuscripts may be submitted as .doc, .docx or .pdf through the submission page. A manuscript template is available in the author guidelines.
Is the journal indexed?
Yes — IJAR is indexed and abstracted across major scholarly services including Crossref, Google Scholar and Index Copernicus, and is UGC-CARE listed. See indexing for details.
How can I become a reviewer?
Subject experts are welcome to join the peer-review panel. Apply via the contact page with a short note on your area of expertise.
How do I cite an IJAR article?
Each article page provides a ready-made citation along with BibTeX, RIS and APA export options. Use the article's DOI for a permanent reference.
The editorial office is glad to help with anything not covered here.