Author Guidelines for Paper Submission to GSCARR
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (GSCARR) welcomes high-quality, original research contributions from a wide range of academic and professional disciplines. This page provides detailed instructions to assist authors in preparing and submitting manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies and publication standards.
Authors are strongly encouraged to read these guidelines carefully before submitting their manuscripts in order to ensure smooth manuscript processing, efficient peer review, compliance with publication ethics, and timely publication of accepted articles.
Aim and Scope
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (GSCARR) is an international peer-reviewed open access multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scientific and scholarly research across diverse academic disciplines.
The journal aims to provide a global platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and policy makers to disseminate innovative findings, theoretical developments, and applied research across multiple fields of knowledge.
The journal accepts manuscripts from a broad range of disciplines including but not limited to:
- Science and Applied Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Medicine and Clinical Sciences
- Nursing and Health Sciences
- Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Management and Business Administration
- Commerce and Economics
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Interdisciplinary and Emerging Research Fields
The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary studies that integrate knowledge across traditional subject boundaries and address contemporary global challenges.
Originality and Publication Ethics
GSCARR accepts only manuscripts that represent original work of the author(s). Submitted manuscripts must not have been previously published and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
All submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process conducted by experts in the relevant subject areas. The journal adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and expects authors to comply with ethical research and publication practices.
Peer Review and Publication Process
All manuscripts submitted to GSCARR are subjected to an initial editorial screening followed by a thorough peer review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by independent reviewers who assess the scientific quality, originality, relevance, clarity, and contribution of the research.
Based on reviewer recommendations, the editorial board makes the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of the manuscript. Accepted articles are published online promptly after final acceptance and completion of editorial processing.
Article Processing Charges
The journal does not charge any manuscript submission fees. However, a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied after acceptance of the manuscript.
The APC supports editorial management, peer review administration, digital hosting, indexing services, archiving, and long-term accessibility of published articles.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
GSCARR accepts the following types of manuscripts:
- Full-Length Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Case Studies
- Technical Reports
- Letters to the Editor
Each manuscript category should follow the manuscript preparation guidelines and formatting requirements described below.
Length Guidelines
Research Articles & Review Articles: Recommended maximum of 20 pages (including references, tables, and figures). Font size 12, line spacing 1.5.
Short Communications: Recommended maximum of 10 pages; up to 5 figures/tables.
Case Studies: Recommended maximum of 10 pages; up to 5 figures/tables.
Letters to the Editor: 2–3 pages; maximum 10 references.
Authors are encouraged to present their work clearly and concisely while avoiding unnecessary repetition.
Manuscript Preparation
Formatting Requirements
Manuscripts must be prepared according to the following format:
- Paper size: A4
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font size: 12 pt
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Alignment: Justified
- Page numbering: Bottom right
- Line numbering: Continuous throughout the manuscript
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
Structure of the Manuscript
1. Title Page
The title page must include:
- Clear and concise title (maximum 150 characters; sentence case)
- Full names of all authors (First name – Middle name – Last name)
- Institutional affiliations with complete addresses including country
- Superscript letters linking authors to affiliations
- Corresponding author clearly marked with an asterisk (*)
- Complete correspondence details (postal address, phone number, and email)
- Email addresses of all authors
2. Abstract and Keywords
Abstract
- Maximum 250 words
- Must be self-contained and informative
- Clearly state objective, methodology, key results, and conclusion
- No citations or references
- Define abbreviations at first use
Graphical Abstract (Optional)
- Authors may include a graphical abstract summarizing the study visually
- Minimum resolution: 500 × 1250 pixels
- Readable at 5 × 13 cm (96 dpi)
- Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, EPS, MS Office
Keywords
Provide 4–6 keywords immediately after the abstract to assist indexing and searchability.
3. Introduction
Provide background, context, and clearly state the research objectives or hypotheses. Avoid extensive literature review in this section.
4. Materials and Methods
Provide sufficient details to allow other researchers to reproduce the study. Include materials, instruments, experimental procedures, and statistical analysis where applicable.
If applicable, include ethical approvals and consent statements for studies involving human participants or animals.
5. Results and Discussion
Results should be presented clearly with appropriate tables and figures. Discussion should interpret findings and relate them to previous research.
- Tables and figures must be cited consecutively
- Insert tables and figures near relevant text
- Figures must be at least 300 dpi resolution
- Avoid duplication of data between text and tables
6. Conclusion
Summarize the major findings and highlight the significance of the research without repeating the abstract.
7. Acknowledgements
Mention funding sources, institutional support, or individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria.
8. Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest. If none exist, authors should state that there are no conflicts of interest.
9. Ethical Statements
Where applicable, include statements related to ethical approval and informed consent.
10. References
GSCARR follows the Vancouver referencing style.
References must appear in numerical order as cited in the text and should not be arranged alphabetically.
Tables and Figures
- Place tables and figures close to the relevant text
- Avoid vertical lines in tables
- Figures must have minimum resolution of 300 dpi
- Captions should appear below figures
- Color figures are accepted without additional charges
Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo editorial screening followed by peer review. Detailed information about the editorial and peer review process is available on the journal website.
Accepted manuscripts are typically published online within approximately one week after final acceptance.
Proofs and Reprints
- Electronic proofs (PDF) will be sent to the corresponding author
- Only minor corrections are allowed at the proof stage
- Authors receive free online access to the final published PDF
- Articles may be downloaded and printed without restriction
Submission of Manuscripts
Authors can submit manuscripts through the online submission system available on the journal website or send manuscripts via email to the editorial office.
Email: editor-gscarr@gsconlinepress.com
The editorial office will acknowledge receipt of the manuscript and assign a manuscript identification number for future correspondence.
The editorial team of GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (GSCARR) looks forward to receiving your valuable research contributions and supporting the global dissemination of high-quality scholarly knowledge.