Before You Start
Key requirements to check before preparing your manuscript
Original & Unpublished Work
Submissions must be entirely original, unpublished, and not currently under review by any other journal or conference. Duplicate submissions are grounds for immediate rejection.
Use the Official GSJ Template
All papers must be formatted using the official GSJ manuscript template (available above). This ensures consistency and faster processing by the editorial team.
English Language
Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English. Authors are strongly encouraged to have their paper proofread before submission to avoid delays.
Plagiarism Check
Ensure your manuscript has a similarity index of 20% or below. The editorial team may request a Turnitin or iThenticate report. Papers with excessive similarity will be rejected without review.
Abstract & Keywords
Include a structured abstract of 150–250 words covering the objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. Provide 4–6 relevant keywords for indexing.
Copyright Form
A completed and signed copyright transfer form (available above) must be submitted alongside your manuscript. Submissions without this form cannot be processed.
Need help before submitting? Contact our editorial helpdesk at globalscientificjournal@gmail.com — we're happy to assist with formatting, scope queries, or any author concerns.
Submission Categories
GSJ accepts four types of scholarly submissions
Original Research Articles
Full-length papers presenting new, original findings with complete methodology, results, and discussion. Typically 6–20 pages.
Survey & Review Articles
Comprehensive reviews of a specific research domain, summarizing existing knowledge and identifying gaps or future directions.
Fast Communications
Short papers (4–6 pages) reporting significant, time-sensitive findings or preliminary results from ongoing research projects.
Technical Notes
Brief descriptions of new methods, tools, software, datasets, or technical observations relevant to a research field.
Not sure which category fits your work? Select "Original Research" when in doubt — the editorial team will advise if a different category is more appropriate.
Manuscript Formatting
Follow these specifications for proper formatting
Font & Size
Times New Roman, 12pt for body text. Section headings in 14pt bold. Sub-headings in 12pt bold.
Spacing & Margins
Double-spaced throughout. Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. Paper size: A4 or US Letter.
Paper Structure
Title → Authors & Affiliations → Abstract → Keywords → Introduction → Methodology → Results → Discussion → Conclusion → References.
Citation Style
Use APA (7th edition) or IEEE citation format consistently throughout the entire paper. Mixed citation styles will be returned for correction.
Figures & Tables
All figures and tables must be numbered, titled, and referenced in the text. Figures should be at least 300 DPI. Embed all visuals in the document.
File Format
Submit in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format using the official GSJ template. PDF submissions are not accepted for initial review.
Supplementary Material
Additional files published online alongside your article
GSJ supports multimedia and supplementary content that enriches the published article but is too large or unsuitable for the main document. Accepted supplementary formats include:
Supplementary files should be emailed to the editorial team after submission, quoting your Paper-ID in the subject line. Maximum file size: 50MB per file.
Peer Review Process
Transparent, rigorous, and fast — typically 1–3 business days
Initial Editorial Check
Upon submission, the editorial team checks formatting, scope, plagiarism, and completeness. Papers failing this check are returned immediately with feedback.
Within 24 hoursDouble-Blind Peer Review
Papers passing the initial check are assigned to 2–3 subject-matter expert reviewers. Both author and reviewer identities are concealed throughout this stage.
1–3 Business DaysReview Decision
Authors receive one of four decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Each decision comes with detailed reviewer comments.
Decision CommunicatedRevision & Resubmission
If revisions are requested, authors should address all reviewer comments and resubmit within the requested timeframe along with a point-by-point response document.
As RequiredAcceptance & Proof
Upon final acceptance, authors receive a publication proof for review. The publication fee is confirmed at this stage. Authors must approve the proof within 48 hours.
Paper AcceptedPublication & Indexing
The paper is published in the current monthly edition, assigned a EOI, made open-access, and submitted for indexing across all GSJ partner databases.
Published & IndexedRights, Permissions & Licensing
Understanding your rights as a GSJ author
Authors Retain Copyright
Authors retain full intellectual ownership of their published work. GSJ is granted a non-exclusive license to publish, display, and index the article globally.
Open Access License
All published papers are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (CC BY), allowing free access, sharing, and adaptation with proper attribution.
Global Indexing Rights
GSJ holds the right to submit published work for indexing in global academic databases including Google Scholar, Citefactor, ORCID, and others to maximise reach.
Reuse & Revenue
All financial benefits and commercial reuse requests related to the published research are directed solely to the original author(s), not to GSJ.
Self-Archiving
Authors may post their accepted or published manuscript on their personal website, institutional repository, or academic networks such as ResearchGate and Academia.edu.
Corrections & Retractions
Authors may request post-publication corrections for factual errors. Major issues may require a formal retraction, which is handled transparently following COPE guidelines.
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All files required for manuscript preparation and submission
