Author Guidelines
Everything you need to prepare and submit a high-quality manuscript to any SASPRF-associated journal.
Journal Scope
SASPRF supports 22 subject clusters covering Medicine, Engineering, Life Sciences, Humanities, Agriculture, and more. Before submission, verify that your manuscript fits the aims & scope of the specific journal (Browse Journals).
- Original empirical and theoretical research
- Systematic reviews & meta-analyses
- Case studies, brief reports, technical notes
- Editorials, commentaries and book reviews (on invitation)
Manuscript Types Accepted
Full-Length Articles
Detailed studies with complete methodology & results (4 000–8 000 words).
Short Communications
Concise findings of immediate significance (≤ 3 000 words).
Review Papers
Critical syntheses of recent advances (5 000–10 000 words).
Case Reports / Series
Novel or educational cases in clinical / scientific practice.
Formatting Checklist
- Manuscript in MS-Word (.doc/.docx) or LaTeX (zip).
- Structured abstract (≤ 250 words): Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
- Keywords (3–6) separated by semicolons.
- APA 7th or Vancouver citation style; add DOI links.
- Figures 300 dpi & tables embedded at first mention and supplied separately.
- Ethics statement & IRB approval number when applicable.
- ORCID IDs for all authors.
How to Submit
SASPRF journals use a simple online form. Prepare your files, then click below:
🚀 Submit ManuscriptPeer-Review Workflow
Initial Screening
Format & scope check (24 h)
Double-Blind Review
2–3 expert reviewers (7–21 days)
Decision & Revision
Accept, minor/major revision or reject
Publication Ethics
We follow COPE standards. Plagiarism (>10 % similarity), duplicate submission, gift authorship, or data fabrication lead to immediate rejection & blacklisting.
- All manuscripts screened with iThenticate.
- Clinical trials must be registered publicly.
- Informed consent required for patient data or images.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
SASPRF journals are fully open-access. Minimal fees cover DOI, archiving & layout:
| NORMAL PUBLICATION FEE | INR 3 500 / USD 100 |
|---|---|
| FAST TRACK PUBLICATION FEE (48 h decision) | + INR 5 000 / USD 200 |
Waivers ≥ 50 % available for low-income countries & exceptional work.
Indicative Timeline
- Day 0–1: Submission & formatting check
- Day 1–21: Peer review
- Day 21–35: Author revisions
- Day 35–42: Final decision / acceptance
- Day 42–49: Online-first with DOI
