Author Instructions
Overview
JCES is a publisher of scholarly open access journal, upholding a peer-reviewed, rapid, and rigorous manuscript handling and editorial process. As one of the advocates of open access, we strongly believe in the power of knowledge dissemination. We provide comprehensive resources and guidance to facilitate a smooth and successful publication journey. From manuscript submission to post-acceptance processes, our dedicated team is here to guide you at every stage.
Publish with JCES and Benefit from:
- An easy-to-use manuscript submission system, without manuscript formatting requirements.
- High editorial standards, ensuring all published manuscripts undergo an in-depth peer review process.
- Quick, efficient publication with full transparency on all publishing metrics and turnaround times.
- Increased impact, reach, and visibility of your research through open access.
- Retention of all ownership and copyright of your published research.
Upon submission, our editorial team carefully assesses each manuscript to ensure it aligns with our submission guidelines and falls within the scope of the journal. If found suitable, the manuscript is sent to a minimum of two independent reviewers who are experts in the field. These reviewers provide detailed, constructive feedback to guide the editorial decision.
Ethical Guidelines for Authors
As part of JCES's commitment to maintaining the highest levels of academic integrity and standards, authors submitting their manuscripts to JCES journal must ensure that they follow our ethical guidelines. These include:
- Accurate Presentation
- Authorship Integrity
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Data Integrity
- Originality and Avoidance of Plagiarism
- Permissions for Previously Published Content
Non-compliance with these guidelines may lead to manuscript rejection or retraction and other consequences as per JCES editorial policies.
Conditions for Additional Article Processing Charges
Articles exceeding the 8-page limit incur an extra charge of 50 INR per additional page. The corresponding author will be notified of the payment process upon acceptance.
Who is Responsible for Paying the Article Processing Charge?
Upon editorial acceptance of an article, the corresponding author will be notified about the payment issue. The charge is typically covered by the author, funder, institution, or employer.