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Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for authors submitting to IJMES.

How do I submit?

Complete Submit Manuscript, upload a PDF or DOCX manuscript, confirm the declarations, and answer the verification question. Save the Manuscript ID displayed after successful submission.

How do I track my manuscript?

Use Track Manuscript with the full Manuscript ID and corresponding author email. The page displays the stored status and history across devices. Keep the identifier confidential.

What happens after submission?

The editorial office performs an initial check and records the next step. Suitable submissions may proceed to peer review, revision, and a final decision.

How does peer review work?

Peer review supports assessment of methods, evidence, interpretation, and scholarly contribution. The final review model and operational details will be announced in the Peer Review Policy. No review time is promised.

When is APC paid?

Only after acceptance and a recorded editorial fee request. Payment does not influence peer review or guarantee acceptance.

What is the APC?

The current fee schedule and author limits appear below. The same schedule is used by Pay Online and editorial fee requests.

Is DOI available?

A DOI publication option is listed, but registration is subject to completion of registration arrangements and technical configuration. No DOI-option payment is requested until that infrastructure is active. An article displays only an actually registered DOI.

Can I withdraw my manuscript?

Contact the editorial office with the manuscript identifier and a reason. Review the Refund & Cancellation Policy and obtain confirmation of the recorded withdrawal.

How can I pay?

Follow verified editorial instructions after a fee request. Pay Online records transaction details and a private receipt for verification; no payment gateway or money transfer is currently active.

How do I obtain publication proof or an e-certificate?

The published article page and final PDF provide the publication record. Contact the editorial office for a complimentary e-certificate where applicable; automated certificate generation is not currently available.

How do I contact the editorial office?

Use the Contact Us form and select the relevant enquiry type. Official email, telephone, and postal details will be displayed when supplied. Automatic email notifications are not yet enabled.

ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES

Publication fees

INDIAN AUTHORS

INR 800 without DOI

INR 1,000 with DOI

DOI publication option includes up to 30 pages.

Maximum 7 authors, including the corresponding author.

INTERNATIONAL AUTHORS

USD 40 without DOI

USD 50 with DOI

DOI publication option includes up to 30 pages.

Maximum 6 authors, including the corresponding author.

The applicable currency follows the corresponding author’s country: India (INR) or another country (USD). The editorial office confirms the classification before requesting payment.

Payment of an Article Processing Charge does not influence the editorial or peer-review decision. Editorial decisions are based on the journal’s editorial and peer-review policies.

DOI publication option: planned, subject to registration readiness. No DOI-option payment is requested until the registration arrangements are active. No article DOI is claimed before actual registration.