Submission Guidelines

General Submission Guidelines

Welcome to Global Research Group's submission guidelines. Please read these carefully before submitting your manuscript to ensure a smooth review process.

Important Notice

All submissions must be original work that has not been published elsewhere. Plagiarism will result in immediate rejection and potential blacklisting.

Manuscript Requirements

Format: DOCX Format only, maximum file size 10MB
Length: 3,000 - 8,000 words (excluding references)
Language: English (American or British spelling consistently)
Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Line numbering: Required for initial submission

Manuscript Structure

Title Page (separate from main document)
Abstract (250-300 words)
Keywords (3-6 keywords)
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References (APA, MLA, or Chicago style)
Appendices (if applicable)

Submission Process

1

Register Account

Create your researcher account on our platform

2

Choose Journal

Select the appropriate journal from our active submissions

3

Upload Manuscript

Submit your formatted manuscript and required documents

4

Peer Review

Your work undergoes rigorous peer review process

5

Publication

Approved manuscripts are published in our journals

Peer Review Process

Our peer review process ensures the highest quality of published research. Here's what you can expect:

Review Timeline

Initial Review: 2-3 weeks for editorial screening
Peer Review: 4-6 weeks for expert evaluation
Author Revisions: 2-4 weeks for addressing reviewer comments
Final Decision: 1-2 weeks for final editorial decision

Review Criteria

Originality and significance of research
Methodological rigor and validity
Clarity of presentation and writing quality
Relevance to the journal's scope
Ethical considerations and compliance
Statistical analysis and interpretation

Fast Track Option

For urgent research with significant impact, we offer a fast-track review process that can reduce review time by up to 50%. Additional fees may apply.

Publication Ethics

Global Research Group is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in academic publishing.

Author Responsibilities

Ensure all research is conducted ethically and legally
Obtain necessary permissions and approvals
Declare all conflicts of interest
Acknowledge all contributors appropriately
Provide accurate and complete information
Respond promptly to editorial requests

Prohibited Practices

Plagiarism in any form
Data fabrication or falsification
Duplicate or redundant publication
Inappropriate authorship claims
Failure to disclose conflicts of interest
Violation of research ethics guidelines

Publication Fees

Our transparent fee structure ensures quality service while keeping costs reasonable for researchers worldwide.

Standard Fees

Submission Fee: Varies by journal (see individual journal pages)
Publication Fee: Applied only upon acceptance
Fast Track Review: Additional 50% of standard fees
Extensive Editing: Additional charges may apply

Student Discount

We offer a 25% discount on all fees for student researchers. Valid student ID and supervisor endorsement required.