❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
📋 General Questions
1. What is the Current Science Research Bulletin (CSRB)?
CSRB is an international, peer‑reviewed, open‑access journal dedicated to publishing high‑quality research across a broad range of disciplines in science and related fields.
2. What are the aims and scope of CSRB?
CSRB aims to foster academic and scientific knowledge by publishing original research, reviews, case studies, and short communications across multidisciplinary areas of science.
👉 See our Aims and Scope page for more details.
3. Is CSRB an open‑access journal?
Yes, CSRB is a fully open‑access journal. All published articles can be read, downloaded, and shared for free.
✍️ Submission and Manuscript Preparation
4. How can I submit my paper?
Submit online via the CSRB submission portal or email your manuscript to editor@csrbjournal.org.
5. What file formats are accepted?
We accept MS Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX files. Figures and images must be in JPEG or PNG format.
6. What are the author guidelines?
Please visit the Author Guidelines page for formatting, referencing, and submission requirements.
7. What is the CSRB plagiarism policy?
All submissions are screened for plagiarism using industry‑standard tools. Papers with significant plagiarism will be rejected.
8. What is the CSRB authorship and contributorship policy?
See our Authorship and Contributorship Policy for complete details.
9. What is the word or page limit for a manuscript?
Original Research Articles: 3,000–8,000 words
Review Articles: Up to 10,000 words
Short Communications/Case Studies: Up to 2,500 words
10. What referencing style does CSRB use?
We use APA style for all references. See our guidelines page for examples.
🔍 Review and Editorial Process
11. What is the peer review process?
Each submission undergoes a double‑blind peer review. At least two independent experts review the paper before an editorial decision is made.
12. How long does the review process take?
Typically, the review takes 4–6 weeks, depending on reviewer availability.
13. What are the possible outcomes of the review?
✅ Accepted as submitted
✅ Accepted with minor revisions
✅ Requires major revisions
❌ Rejected
14. Can I suggest peer reviewers?
Yes, you can recommend potential reviewers when submitting your paper.
15. What is CSRB’s appeals process?
If you disagree with the review or editorial decision, you can appeal by emailing editor@csrbjournal.org. The Editorial Board will review your appeal.
📚 Publishing and Access
16. Is there any publication fee?
Yes, CSRB charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance for publication. See the Publication Fee page for details.
17. What are the publication frequencies?
CSRB publishes four issues per year: March, June, September, and December.
18. Will I retain copyright for my article?
Yes, authors retain copyright of their work. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC‑BY) license.
19. Will my article be assigned a DOI?
Yes, every published article is assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier).
20. Will I get a certificate of publication?
Yes, CSRB provides an electronic Certificate of Publication upon request.
📈 Indexing and Impact
21. Is CSRB indexed?
CSRB is listed and abstracted in reputable platforms such as Google Scholar, CrossRef, Index Copernicus International (ICI), and Zenodo. See the Indexing and Abstracting page for details.
22. What is the Impact Factor of CSRB?
Information about CSRB’s Impact Factor will be updated on the journal website when available.
⚖️ Policies and Compliance
23. What is CSRB’s policy on plagiarism?
CSRB has a strict anti‑plagiarism policy. All papers must be original and properly cited.
24. What is CSRB’s policy on data sharing?
Authors are encouraged to share supporting data and materials where applicable.
25. What are CSRB’s policies on ethics and misconduct?
CSRB follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. See our Ethics Policy for more details.
26. What is CSRB’s retraction policy?
Articles with serious errors or evidence of misconduct may be retracted. See the Retraction Policy page for details.
🛠️ Technical and Support Queries
27. Whom can I contact for technical support?
Email editor@csrbjournal.org for any technical assistance.
28. How can I register as an author or reviewer?
Visit csrbjournal.org/register to create an account.
29. How can I subscribe to CSRB alerts?
Register on our website and enable email alerts to stay updated about new issues, calls for papers, and announcements.
30. How can I advertise with CSRB?
For advertisements and partnerships, contact editor@csrbjournal.org.
🌐 General
31. How can I learn more about CSRB?
Visit our website at https://csrbjournal.org or email editor@csrbjournal.org .
32. Can I review for CSRB?
Yes! CSRB welcomes expert researchers to join its pool of peer reviewers. Contact editor@csrbjournal.org to apply.
33. What if I have another question?
For any further questions, feel free to reach out to the CSRB Editorial Office via editor@csrbjournal.org
🙌 Thank you for choosing CSRB as your publishing partner! We’re here to support and advance global research together.