Publishing Model & System

Overview

Innovative Research in Applied, Biological, and Chemical Sciences (IRABCS) operates as a fully online, open-access academic journal using a structured digital publishing workflow to manage manuscript submission, peer review, editorial decisions, production, and publication.

The journal uses the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform to ensure transparent, efficient, and traceable management of all stages of scholarly publishing.

The publishing system is designed to maintain:

  • Academic integrity
  • Transparent editorial processes
  • Confidential peer review
  • Ethical research practices
  • Timely publication of scientific findings

Publishing Workflow

Step 1: Online Manuscript Submission

Authors submit manuscripts through the IRABCS online submission system.

During submission, authors are required to provide:

  • Manuscript title
  • Author details and affiliations
  • Corresponding author information
  • Abstract and keywords
  • Research category
  • Ethical approval information (where applicable)
  • Conflict of interest declaration
  • Funding information
  • Author contribution statement

The submission system automatically records manuscript information and assigns a unique manuscript identification number for tracking.

 

Step 2: Initial Editorial Screening

After submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial technical and editorial assessment.

The editorial office evaluates:

  • Alignment with journal aims and scope
  • Manuscript formatting requirements
  • Completeness of submission files
  • Ethical compliance
  • Declaration of conflicts of interest
  • Plagiarism and similarity checking

Manuscripts may be returned to authors for correction if they do not meet basic submission requirements. Manuscripts that fail to meet ethical, technical, or scope requirements may be rejected before peer review.

 

Step 3: Plagiarism and Similarity Check

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.

The screening process evaluates:

  • Similarity with published literature
  • Duplicate publication
  • Unethical text reuse
  • Citation-related concerns

Manuscripts exceeding acceptable similarity limits or showing evidence of plagiarism may be returned for revision or rejected.

 

Step 4: Editor Assignment

Manuscripts that pass initial screening are assigned to an appropriate editor based on:

  • Research subject area
  • Editorial expertise
  • Availability
  • Absence of conflicts of interest

The assigned editor manages the peer review process and communicates editorial decisions.

Step 5: Peer Review Process

IRABCS follows a double-blind peer review system, where:

  • Reviewers do not know the identity of authors
  • Authors do not know the identity of reviewers

Each manuscript is evaluated by qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise.

Reviewers assess:

  • Originality and scientific contribution
  • Research methodology
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Ethical compliance
  • Quality of presentation
  • Relevance to the journal scope

Possible review decisions include:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

 

Step 6: Revision Process

When revisions are required, authors receive reviewer comments through the submission system.

Authors must:

  • Address reviewer comments
  • Submit a revised manuscript
  • Provide a response letter explaining changes made

Revised manuscripts may undergo additional review depending on the extent of changes required.

 

Step 7: Final Editorial Decision

The Editor-in-Chief or assigned editor makes the final publication decision based on:

  • Reviewer recommendations
  • Author responses
  • Scientific quality
  • Ethical compliance
  • Journal standards

Editorial decisions are independent and based solely on academic and scientific merit.

 

Step 8: Production and Publication

After acceptance, the manuscript enters the production stage.

The production process includes:

  • Copyediting
  • Formatting
  • Proof preparation
  • Author proof review
  • Final corrections
  • DOI assignment
  • Online publication

The final article is published online and becomes permanently accessible.

 

Step 9: Digital Archiving and Preservation

Published articles are preserved through digital archiving systems to ensure long-term accessibility.

Archiving includes:

  • Article metadata preservation
  • DOI registration
  • Repository deposition
  • Long-term digital availability

 

Manuscript Tracking System

The IRABCS publishing system allows authors to:

  • Submit manuscripts online
  • Track manuscript progress
  • Receive editorial notifications
  • Upload revisions
  • Communicate with editors
  • Access final published articles

 

Editorial Independence

IRABCS maintains strict separation between:

  • Publisher administration
  • Editorial decisions
  • Peer review activities

Acceptance or rejection decisions are based on:

  • Scientific quality
  • Research integrity
  • Peer review outcomes
  • Journal scope

No commercial, institutional, or external influence affects editorial decisions.

 

Publication Model

IRABCS follows an Open Access Publishing Model.

Under this model:

  • Published articles are freely available online
  • Readers can access research without subscription barriers
  • Authors retain copyright according to journal licensing terms
  • Research findings can reach a global academic audience