Frequently Asked Questions

Important Notes:

• No fee is required at the time of submission
• Payment is requested only after acceptance
• Fee waivers are available for authors from developing countries
• Contact the editorial office for waiver requests

The typical review process takes 4-6 weeks from submission to first decision.

Timeline breakdown:

• Initial Screening: 3-5 days - Editorial team checks for basic requirements
• Peer Review: 3-4 weeks - Two independent reviewers evaluate the manuscript
• Editorial Decision: 1 week - Editor makes a decision based on reviewer reports
• Revision (if needed): 2-4 weeks - Author addresses reviewer comments

Some papers may require additional time for revisions or additional review.

No. IJCHI only accepts manuscripts that are not under consideration by any other journal.

Yes. Authors retain copyright of their work.

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which allows:

• Others to share, copy, and redistribute the material
• Others to adapt, remix, and build upon the work
• Proper attribution to the original authors
• Commercial use allowed with proper attribution

There is no strict limit on the number of authors, but all listed authors must:

• Have made substantial contributions to the research
• Have participated in drafting or revising the manuscript
• Have approved the final version
• Be accountable for all aspects of the work

Note: For papers with many authors (10+), a brief description of each author's contribution is required.

To become a reviewer for IJCHI:

1. Create an account on our website
2. Select "Reviewer" as your role during registration
3. Complete your profile with your expertise areas
4. Our editorial team will review your qualifications
5. Once approved, you will receive invitations to review

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality: Does the research present new findings?
• Significance: Is the work important to the field?
• Methodology: Are the methods appropriate and sound?
• Clarity: Is the paper well-written and organized?
• References: Are relevant works cited?

Timeline: Reviewers are expected to submit their reviews within 2-3 weeks of receiving the invitation.

Yes. IJCHI uses a double-blind review process:

• Authors do not know the identities of reviewers
• Reviewers do not know the identities of authors
• All identifying information is removed from manuscripts before review
• Reviewer anonymity is strictly protected

PDF format is required for initial submission.

Requirements:

• PDF file should not contain any identifying information (for double-blind review)
• Remove author names, affiliations, and acknowledgments
• Use standard fonts (Times New Roman, Arial, or similar)
• Include all figures and tables within the PDF
• Supplemental materials can be uploaded separately

After acceptance: You will need to provide editable source files (Word/LaTeX).

You can track your submission in two ways:

• Author Dashboard: Log in to your account and view the status of all your submissions
• Email Notifications: You will receive automated emails at each stage of the review process

Status indicators:

• ● Submitted - Manuscript received
• ● Under Review - Manuscript with reviewers
• ● Revision Required - Revisions requested
• ● Rejected - Manuscript not accepted
• ● Accepted - Manuscript accepted for publication

Yes, but revisions are only allowed in specific situations:

• Before review begins: Contact the editorial office to request a revision
• After reviewer feedback: Submit a revised version through your dashboard
• Include a response to reviewer comments with your revision
• Highlight changes made in the revised manuscript

English is the official language of IJCHI.

Language guidelines:

• Use clear, concise, and grammatically correct English
• British or American English is acceptable (but be consistent)
• Abstracts and keywords must be in English
• Technical terms and acronyms should be defined

Authors who are not native English speakers may use professional editing services to improve their manuscript.

Timeline after acceptance:

• Early View (Online First): 2-4 weeks after acceptance
• Full Issue Publication: Assigned to the next available issue
• DOI Assignment: Immediately upon acceptance (for citation)

Papers are published continuously online as soon as they are ready, ensuring rapid dissemination of research.

IJCHI is primarily an online, open access journal.

• All content is freely available online
• Print copies are available for institutional subscriptions
• Authors can purchase individual printed copies
• Digital archives are preserved for long-term access

Promote your research effectively:

• Social Media: Share on Twitter, LinkedIn, and ResearchGate
• Academic Networks: Post to Google Scholar, Academia.edu, and ResearchGate
• Institutional Repositories: Add to your university's repository
• Email Signature: Include a link to your paper
• Conference Presentations: Present your work and share the publication

IJCHI support: We feature selected papers on our website, social media, and in our newsletter.

IJCHI has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism.

• All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software
• Manuscripts with >20% similarity (excluding references) are rejected
• Self-plagiarism (reusing your own published work) is also unacceptable
• Proper citation of all sources is required

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest.

What constitutes a conflict of interest?

• Financial relationships with organizations related to the research
• Personal relationships that could bias the review
• Professional competition or rivalry
• Institutional affiliations that could create bias

All conflicts of interest must be disclosed during submission. Reviewers must recuse themselves if a conflict exists.

IJCHI encourages open data sharing to promote reproducibility.

• Authors are encouraged to share raw data, code, and materials
• Data can be uploaded as supplementary files or deposited in repositories
• Data citation is encouraged to give credit to data creators
• Exceptions apply for sensitive or confidential data

Yes. IJCHI is a fully open access journal.

• All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication
• No subscription or paywall for readers
• Maximum visibility and impact for your research
• Complies with open access mandates from funders

Yes. IJCHI is indexed in the following major databases:

• Scopus - The largest abstract and citation database
• Web of Science - The world's leading citation database
• PubMed - U.S. National Library of Medicine
• Google Scholar - The most comprehensive academic search engine
• DOAJ - Directory of Open Access Journals
• Crossref - DOI registration for research publications

Indexing ensures maximum visibility and credibility for your published research.

Contact us through:

• Email: admin@ijchi.org
• Contact Form: Click here to use our contact form
• Phone: Available upon request