FAQ

I want to submit my paper to Journal of Subcontinent Researches (JSR), does it fall within the scope of the journal?

The overarching objective of the Journal of Subcontinent Researches (JSR) is to broaden the scope of scholarly inquiry and research, while fostering familiarity among researchers and enthusiasts with the humanities-related issues prevalent in the countries of the Indian subcontinent, namely India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Consequently, the journal considers manuscripts pertaining to the humanities disciplines of these nations, encompassing a broad spectrum of subjects, including literary, artistic, religious, pedagogical, political, economic, historical, geographical, archaeological, sociological, and anthropological inquiries, among others. Additional domains of investigation for this journal encompass the examination and elucidation of the cultural, artistic, social, political, and religious underpinnings of these countries; the identification, introduction, and critical appraisal of the oeuvre of prominent scholars and figures within this sphere; the scientific scrutiny and explication of issues germane to the subcontinental region; and the critical review of scholarly outputs pertaining to this field.

Is this journal a refereed journal?

Yes, JSR is a refereed journal. It follows double blind review process.

Is this journal published both in print and online versions?

Yes, JSR is published both in print and online versions

Is JSR an open-access journal? What are the benefits of publishing in an open-access journal?

Yes, JSR is an open-access journal. The readers, students, teachers, professionals and authors can easily access to the contents of an open-access journal. It ensures the readers of a paper worldwide.

What type of paper does JSR publish?

JSR publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical research.

Does JSR publish special issue?

Such an issue has not yet been published. But there is no limitation in this regard.

Who is the publisher of JSR?

JSR is run by publishing office of USB, Iran.

I want to submit may paper to JSR, how should I submit it?

You can submit your paper to the editor through the journal’s website: http://JSR.usb.ac.ir/

Does JSR have ‘manuscript submission guidelines’?

Yes, JSR has its own manuscript submission guidelines. Author(s) are advised to follow the Author Guidelines in preparing the manuscript before submission.

Is there any page limit of the paper?

There is no word limit in a paper, but the paper should not exceed 20 pages (double space, 12 fonts, 24 lines, B Lotus, font 12 ).

How much time does JSR take in review process?

 The editorial board is highly committed to the quick review process of the paper, but not with the sacrifice of the right judgment of a paper. The review process takes about 6 months.

Does JSR require any publication fee?

If the paper is accepted for publication, author(s) will be asked to pay 3000000 Rials as article publication fee in order to defray the operating costs. Waiver policy is not applicable. The payment method will be notified by the editor after the acceptance of the paper. Author(s) will be entitled to one copy of the printed journal with free of charge i.e. one printed copy is provided against one article disregarding the number of the authors .Authors can also get additional copies of the printed journal by paying 40000 Rials for each additional copy.

What is the acceptance rate of papers?

20%.

Can I submit more than one paper for the same issue?

No.

My paper has been accepted for publication. How can I pay the publication fee?

when your paper is accepted, you will receive an email explaining how to pay the fee.

I want to know about the copyright policy of JSR.

The Journal of Subcontinent Researches (JSR) is a fully open-access journal, which means that all articles are available on the Web to all users immediately upon publication. All articles are published under a Creative Commons License. Therefore, the copyright of articles accepted for publication rests with the author(s). Author(s) retain the copyright of their work without restrictions and grant the publisher the right of first publication. The author has complete control over the work (e.g., retains the right to reuse, distribute, republish, etc.) and simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons—Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

I want to give the subscription order for the print copies of JSR. How can I give the order?

Please e-mail your subscription order to the editor at Jsr_oue@usb.ac.ir. Make sure to attach the scan of the receipt.

I want to join the review team of JSR. How can I become an honorable reviewer of JSR?

If you are interested to be an honorable reviewer, send an e-mail at Jsr_oue@yahoo.com. (Your e-mail should include the following pieces of information: Full name, Affiliations, Tel. Number, and Field of Study). If you are a qualified reviewer for JSR, you will receive an e-mail including User Name and Password as a reviewer of JSR. 

What is the frequency of publication of JSR?

JSR is a biannual journal. It publishes one issue per six months.

When I will get the acceptance letter, if my paper is accepted?

Acceptance letter is provided just after the confirmation of receiving the publication fee from the author(s). It takes maximum 24 hours.