1. General Information

  • What is the scope of ARJST? ARJST focuses on Science and Technology Studies (STS), exploring science and technology as socio-material phenomena. We welcome multidisciplinary research from sociology, history, philosophy, and political science.

  • Is ARJST a peer-reviewed journal? Yes. We employ a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the highest quality of published research.

  • Who is the publisher? The journal is published by the Research Department of Library and Information System at Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (NGM), Pollachi, India.

2. Fees and Open Access

  • How much does it cost to publish in ARJST? There are no charges. ARJST is a Diamond Open Access journal; we do not charge Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees.

  • Can I read articles for free? Yes. All articles are immediately and permanently free to read, download, and share under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

3. Submission and Review Process

  • How do I submit my manuscript? Manuscripts should be submitted through our [Online Submission Portal] in Microsoft Word format. Please ensure you use our official Manuscript Template.

  • How long does the review process take? The initial screening takes 1 week. The peer-review process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on reviewer availability.

  • Can I submit a paper that has been published elsewhere? No. We only accept original, unpublished work that is not currently under consideration by any other publication.

4. Formatting and Ethical Standards

  • What citation style should I use? ARJST strictly follows the APA (7th Edition) referencing style.

  • What is the plagiarism limit? We have a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. We use Plagiarism Checker X; manuscripts with a high similarity index (typically over 15-20%) will be rejected.

  • Do I need to remove my name from the manuscript? Yes. To ensure a fair double-blind review, the main manuscript file should not contain author names or affiliations. These should only be included in the separate Title Page.

5. Post-Publication

  • Will I receive a digital object identifier (DOI)? [Insert Yes/No based on your current setup].

  • Can I archive my published paper in my university repository? Yes, we encourage “Green Open Access” archiving. You can deposit the published version of your paper in any institutional or subject repository.