This page provides comprehensive guidelines for authors submitting manuscripts to the IJCSR. Following these guidelines will ensure a smooth submission and review process.

Manuscript Submission

• Types of submissions: IJCSR accepts long papers (up to 25 pages), short papers (up to 15 pages), position papers (up to 10 pages), and Dataset in Focus papers (up to 10 pages discussing a sharable dataset).
• Submission process: Submit your manuscript electronically through the journal's online submission system (https://forexjournal.co.in/submission-guidelines.php). Alternatively, contact the Editorial Office for inquiries.
• Originality: Submitted work must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

Editorial Procedures and Peer-Review

• Double-blind review: IJCSR employs a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Reviewers' identities are hidden from authors, and vice versa.
• Review criteria: Articles are evaluated based on scientific merit, methodological soundness, research integrity, ethical standards, and contribution to the field.
• Revision and resubmission: Authors may be invited to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.

Preprints

• Posting preprints on public servers (e.g., arXiv) is permitted before submission to IJCSR.

Article Types

• IJCSR publishes various article types, including research papers, review articles, and case studies. Refer to the specific guidelines for each type during submission.

Manuscript Preparation

• Formatting: Use a clear and concise writing style. Follow the journal's formatting guidelines, including font size, margins, and spacing.
• Language: Manuscripts must be submitted in clear and grammatically correct English.
• Structure: Organize your manuscript into sections like Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

Authorship and Acknowledgements

• Clearly identify all contributing authors and their affiliations.
• Include an Acknowledgements section to recognize individuals who significantly contributed to the work without authorship qualifications.

Conflicts of Interest

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest for all authors and reviewers.

Funding Sources

• Acknowledge all funding sources that supported the research.

Originality and Plagiarism

• IJCSR upholds strict policies against plagiarism. Manuscripts will be screened for originality before and during the review process.

Reporting Standards

• Ensure your manuscript adheres to ethical reporting standards for your research field.

Data Access and Retention

• Clearly state your data access and retention policies, especially if your work involves sensitive data.

Ethical Approvals

• Obtain necessary ethical approvals for research involving human or animal subjects.

Abbreviations

• Define all abbreviations upon first use in the text.

Copyright, License, and Open Access

• Authors typically transfer copyright to the journal upon publication.
• IJCSR publishes articles under an open access model, allowing for broad readership.
• Refer to the journal's copyright and open access policies for details.

Article-Processing Charges (APCs)

• IJCSR may have article processing charges (APCs) to cover publication costs.
• Check the journal's website for current APC information.