Frequently Asked Questions

How To Submit Manuscript/Research Paper To IJIRCST?

You can submit your manuscript through the Submit Paper Button on the Home page. If you experience any technical difficulties during submission, please contact the Editorial Office. editor.ijircst@gmail.com

When Will I Receive An Acknowledgement Email For My Submission?

Paper submission acknowledgment will be received within 2 days.

IJIRCST Is A UGC Care List Journal?

No. Although this journal is valid as per new UGC guidelines. UGC has provided new guidelines whereas a journal may either be peer reviewed or UGC listed as UGC gazette regulations on minimum qualification for appointment of teachers and other academic staffs in universities and colleges (16/07/2025).

Is IJIRCST Having ISSN?

Yes, ISSN of International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer Science & Technology (IJIRCST) is ISSN-2347-5552

IJIRCST Is A Peer Reviewed Journal?

YES. It is a fully refereed, peer reviewed and double blind journal. We are publishing research work for more than 30 countries.

What is the Aim and Scope of the journal?

Authors can find detailed information about the journal’s Aim and Scope in the Aim and Scope section of the website.

How Many Reviewers Will Evaluate / Examine Submitted Paper?

Each submitted manuscript is evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process by at least two suitable and independent reviewers. The final editorial decision is based on the reviewers’ reports and the Editor’s assessment.

How Many Authors Can Be Part Of An Article?

The number of authors in a single article should not be more than 5.

I Have Not Received Any IJIRCST Notification Even After 10 Days Of Submission?

Depending on your personal spam filter settings it is possible that the notification email may be directed to your spam folder rather than your inbox. If this is not the case, we request you to escalate the issue to editor.ijircst@gmail.com . You shall be informed on the status within 48 hours

What Is The Plagiarism Policy?

IJIRCST does not accept manuscripts containing plagiarized content. Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism, and the similarity should not exceed 15%, excluding references. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are original and properly cited.

Does IJIRCST accept manuscripts containing AI-generated content?

IJIRCST does not accept manuscripts in which generative AI has been used to create substantial original content without appropriate disclosure and meaningful human contribution. Authors may use AI-assisted tools for limited purposes such as language correction, proofreading, editing, and formatting. Any substantive use of generative AI must be disclosed at the time of submission. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and validity of the manuscript. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and generative AI tools must not be cited as a source or reference.

Do I Need To Submit The Copyright Form Along With The Manuscript?

No. Copyright form shall be accepted by IJIRCST only if the submission is accepted for publication.

Is The Journal Published At Regular Intervals?

IJIRCST is a Bi-Monthly Journal. We published 6 issue in a year.

May I Know the Indexing of IJIRCST Journal?

Authors can find detailed information on Journal Indexing and Metrics Section.

Where Can I Find Manuscript Preparation Format/Guidelines?

When you receive the acceptance letter then we will send the IJIRCST paper format or you can download

Is There Any Article Processing Charges (APC)?

Yes. IJIRCST is a fully open-access journal. An Article Processing Charge (APC) is payable only after a manuscript has been editorially accepted and before publication. The APC supports editorial and publishing services associated with the publication of the article. For current APC amounts and details, please refer to the Article Processing Fee page

How Will I Know That My Manuscript Is Accepted Or Not?

Once your manuscript is reviewed we will notify you with acceptance, correction or rejection of manuscript.

How Long Does It Take For Paper Review Process? I Am First-Time Author And Eager To Know As How Much Time Will Your Journal Take To Confirm Me About The Status Of My Sent Paper For Review?

It takes 10-15 days for review process.

International Journal Of Innovative Research In Computer Science & Technology (IJIRCST) Provides A Hard-Copy Of Journal?

No

Where Can I Find Copyright Form?

When your paper will accept then we will send the copyright form by email or you can download to this link- Copyright Form

When I Will Send The Copyright Form?

When your paper will accept then you will receive the acceptance letter with copyright form after that you will send the copyright form.

We Are Receiving The Hard-Copy Of Certificate?

Hard-Copy of Certificate will provide on request basis.

Soft-Copy And Hard-Copy Of Certificate Is Free Of Cost?

Soft-copy of certificate is free of cost. For hard-copy of certificate see this link.

Will the journal issue a DOI for the published articles?

Yes, IJIRCST assigns DOIs to its published articles through Crossref. Each published article receives a unique DOI.

Which specific publishing methods does the journal employ?

All articles published in the journal are fully open access and are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution(CC BY 4.0) License This license is widely recognized as a standard open-access publishing model. For more detailed information, please refer to our Open Access Policy.

Do You Publish The Conference Paper?

Yes, IJIRCST may publish suitable conference papers subject to editorial screening and compliance with the journal’s peer-review, originality, copyright, and publication-ethics requirements.

Can I retroactively publish an article with a past date (backdate)?

No. IJIRCST does not permit backdating of articles or publication records, as this would conflict with established publication-ethics standards and accurate publication records.

Can I Receive A Certificate Before A Publication?

No. A publication certificate is issued only after the article has been published.