Information For Authors

Thank you for considering the International Journal of Scientific Discoveries (IJSD) for your research. We are dedicated to publishing innovative and high-quality scientific work across a wide range of disciplines. Below is the essential information you need as an author submitting to our journal.

1. Submitting Your Manuscript

To submit your manuscript to IJSD, please follow the guidelines provided on our website. The submission process includes:

• Online Submission: Submit your manuscript electronically through our submission portal.
• Required Documents: Ensure that your manuscript includes the title page, abstract, keywords, and full text. Additional supporting documents (e.g., data sets, supplementary material) should be uploaded as needed.
• Peer Review Process: All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure the highest standards of quality, originality, and relevance.

2. Article Types

We accept a variety of article types, including:

• Original Research Articles: Detailed, original research that contributes new knowledge in your field.
• Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of existing research, identifying trends, gaps, and future directions.
• Short Communications: Brief reports on new findings that merit quick publication.
• Case Studies: In-depth analysis of specific problems or phenomena in a particular context.

3. Manuscript Preparation

To increase the chances of acceptance, please adhere to the following:

• Formatting: Follow the formatting guidelines outlined in our author instructions (available on the website).
• Citations: Ensure that all references are correctly formatted according to our journal’s style.
• Figures and Tables: All figures and tables should be clear, labeled, and referenced in the main text. Ensure that high-quality images and diagrams are provided.
• Ethical Standards: Your manuscript should comply with ethical standards, including proper citation practices, ethical treatment of human and animal subjects, and acknowledgment of any conflicts of interest.

4. Manuscript Review

Upon submission, your manuscript will undergo a double-blind peer-review process. This means that both the authors and reviewers will remain anonymous to each other. Based on reviewer feedback, your manuscript may be accepted, revised, or rejected. We encourage authors to address reviewer comments thoroughly during the revision process.

5. Publication Fees

IJSD is an open-access journal, which means all articles are freely available to readers worldwide. There is a publication fee associated with accepted articles, which helps cover the costs of production and dissemination. The exact fee will be communicated to you upon acceptance.

6. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors are required to transfer copyright to the journal, which ensures that the article can be freely distributed and reused under a Creative Commons license. This ensures open access to the content for the scientific community and the general public.

7. Author Responsibilities

As an author, it is your responsibility to:

• Ensure the originality of the content.
• Guarantee that all co-authors have approved the manuscript for submission.
• Acknowledge any financial or academic support received during the research.
• Confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.

8. Open Access and Readership

IJSD follows an open-access publishing model. Once your article is published, it will be freely accessible to researchers, practitioners, and the public. This broad access increases the visibility of your work, promotes citations, and enhances its impact.

9. Ethical Considerations

We expect all submitted manuscripts to meet ethical standards. This includes ensuring:

• No plagiarism or duplication of content.
• Proper acknowledgment of others' work and data.
• Ethical treatment of human and animal subjects (if applicable).
• Full disclosure of conflicts of interest.

10. Communication with Authors

Authors will be notified of their manuscript's progress, including peer review results, revisions, and final decisions, via email. Authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office if they have any questions or concerns during the review and publication process.