Thesis Publication

Procedure to Apply for Publication in INDJCST

1. Prepare Your Thesis/Dissertation

   • Ensure your thesis/dissertation follows INDJCST’s formatting guidelines (font, structure, citations, etc.).
   • The Thesis should be original, unpublished, and free from plagiarism.
   • Typical sections: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References.

2. Submit Your Thesis/Dissertation

   • Submit via Editorial management system (EMS).
   • Upload your manuscript in Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF format.
   • Fill in author details (name, affiliation, email, etc.).

3. Pay the Publication Fee (if applicable)

   • INDJCST may charge a processing/publication fee INR 5000/USD 150 (varies based on paper length, type, and urgency).

4. Peer Review Process

   • The paper undergoes a review process (may take 1–3 weeks).
   • You may receive revision requests.

5. Acceptance & Publication

   • If accepted, you’ll receive an acceptance letter via EMS.
   • Upon acceptance via EMS, and payment (if applicable), the thesis is published in the next available issue.
   • You’ll receive a digital certificate and a soft copy of the journal.

Publication Terms & Conditions

1. Originality & Plagiarism

   • The Thesis/dissertation work must be original (not published elsewhere).
   • Plagiarism should be below 15–20% (checked via Turnitin/iThenticate).

2. Copyright Policy

   • Authors retain copyright but grant INDJCST the right to publish.
   • Some rights may be reserved under Creative Commons licenses.

3. Publication Fees

   • Open-access journals charge INR 5000/USD 150 (TPC - Thesis Processing Charge).
   • Confirm the current fee before submission.

4. Ethical Guidelines

   • Follow COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards.
   • Fabricated data, duplicate submissions, or unethical practices lead to rejection.

5. Withdrawal Policy

   • Once submitted, withdrawal may incur a fee or require justification.

6. Indexing & Archiving

   • INDJCST is indexed in Google Scholar, ResearchBib, Elsevier Mendeley, SSRN, Thomson Reuters Research ID etc.

Thesis/Dissertation Publication FAQs

• INDJCST Submission Process Timeline:

  The total time from submission to publication typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the review process and revisions.

• Submissions Timeline (No Fixed Deadline):

  No fixed deadline. Issues published monthly/quarterly.

• Can I publish my entire thesis in INDJCST?

  Yes. Extract key findings as a research paper. Adapt content to fit INDJCST scope (Science/engineering/technology). Avoid self-plagiarism (cite your thesis if reusing text/data).

• What’s the submission process?

  • Prepare Manuscript: Follow INDJCST template.
  • Submit Online: Via Editorial Management System (EMS) (register as author).
  • Peer Review: Takes 2-4 weeks; may require revisions.
  • Payment: If accepted, pay the Thesis Processing Charge.
  • Publication: Thesis/dissertation appears in the next available issue.

• Is INDJCST peer-reviewed?

  Yes, all publications are peer-reviewed. Verify recent publications for quality, and be cautious of predatory signs.

• What’s the Thesis publication fee?

  Estimated: INR 5000 / USD 150. Inquire with the editor about the current fee structure and eligibility for waivers.

• Does INDJCST provide a certificate?

  Yes, upon payment and final approval, digital certificates are typically emailed to the corresponding author.

• Copyright Policy:

  Authors retain copyright but grant INDJCST publishing rights under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC).

• Can I withdraw my paper?

  Yes, but it may incur a withdrawal fee if peer review has already commenced. You must write to the editor with a valid justification.