Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I publish a review or survey paper in IWNEST Journals?

A1: There are no restrictions on the type of paper that may be published within IWNEST Publication. Any article submitted that falls within the aims and scope of a journal will be eligible to be published in IWNEST Journals.

Q2: How much will it cost to publish in IWNEST Publication?

A2: As our journal is open access to all the readers around the world, we charge the fees for publication to keep operations such as Peer-review, Copyediting, Typesetting and XML mark-up, etc.
Author publication charges vary depending on the journals in IWNEST Publication.
The publication is free in some journals. While the publication fee of some journals is USD$100-300. Authors from developing countries will be offered discounts on the publication fee.

Q3: How long does the review process take?

A3: The papers will be reviewed by two or more independent referees. They may also be read and considered by members of the journal’s editorial board and ultimately by the editor(s) before a decision is rendered. The review result will be sent to you within one month after submission. Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to know the status of your manuscript.

Q4: How to submit manuscripts to IWNEST PUBLICATION?

A4: Authors should submit their manuscript through our E-MAIL submission. Papers are easier to track, amend, and update. Submissions sent via email will not be accepted.

Q5: How do I know whether my manuscript submission to IWNEST Publication worked OK?

A5: You will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail as soon as the managing editor has received the manuscript. Your manuscript will then be checked and forwarded to the editors who will start the preliminary review. If there are any problems with your uploaded manuscript you will be contacted by the editors.

Q6: Whom do I contact if I have questions about the status of my manuscript?

A6: Please contact us via email.

Q7: What type of file format do you accept?

A7: At present, Microsoft Word or higher is the only format for submitting your manuscript.

Q8: Where can I find a template for submission of a paper in IWNEST Publication?

A8: Template is available on the website:

Q9: How many pages is allowed in any submitted paper?

A9: Submissions should be no less than five pages and should not exceed thirty pages in length.

Q10: Why do I need to sign a copyright form?

A10: It is a legal requirement that we cannot publish any article without receiving a signed copyright form from the author. If we do not receive your signed copyright form, we cannot publish your article.

Q11: How many papers can an author submit and what are the restrictions?

A11: An author can submit any number of different papers for publication consideration. However, you can only submit one paper to one journal at one time. You cannot submit the same paper to more than one journal at the same time for consideration.

Q12: Are the IWNEST journals peer-reviewed?
A1: All articles published in IWNEST journals have been peer-reviewed.

Q13: How long will it take to peer review my manuscript?
A2: We aim to provide a service that is faster than traditional journals, without compromising the quality of the peer-review process. Most manuscripts accepted in IWNEST journals goes through the peer review process in one month or two.

Q14: Can I submit my manuscript to you even though it is published elsewhere?
A3: No. IWNEST journals only consider original articles. Articles must not have been published in any other journal.

Q15: When should I submit my papers? Are there any deadlines?
A4: You can submit your manuscript at any time. Your papers will be published in the upcoming issue once the papers are accepted and passed the peer-reviewing process.

Q16: How can I find out about the status of my journal manuscript?
A6: For all of our journals the corresponding author can track the article online. Article Tracking will guide you through the seven stages from the moment your article has been accepted until it is published. Please log in to your personal account to start tracking your articles.