- Preparation of Manuscript
- Submission of Manuscript
- Submission Fees and Payment
- Double-Blind Peer Review Policy
Introduction:
All authors of a manuscript submitted to the International Journal of Environmental and Rural Development (IJERD) must agree to its submission, and are responsible for its content including appropriate citations and acknowledgments. All manuscript authors must also agree that the corresponding author has the authority to act on their behalf in all matters pertaining to publication of the manuscript. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining such agreements.
By submission of a manuscript to IJERD, the authors guarantee that they have the authority to publish the work and the manuscript, and that a manuscript with substantially the same content, was not previously published..
- Preparation of Manuscript
The manuscript must include the following components: title, author(s) name and affiliation, abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement(s) (if any), and references. The template for writing a manuscript in MS-Word format can be downloaded here. Before a manuscript is accepted for publication, the IJERD Editorial Board sends it to referees for double-blind, peer review. Reviewers critique the manuscript for accuracy, importance, format style, and originality. The manuscript may be returned to the authors with suggested revisions.
The corresponding author must respond to any question or comment at or after a manuscript’s publication.
Related Documents include:
＊Detailed Instruction for Authors
＊Manuscript Template (MS-Word format)
- Submission of Manuscript
Authors are requested to download the Manuscript Template to guide the preparation of their manuscript.
For authors who are non-native English speakers, a Certificate of English Language Review must be submitted with the manuscript. Please download the form IJERD_72120_25_English Language Editing Certificate.
- Submission Fees and Payment
IJERD utilizes a submission-based fee structure that includes 1.) Article Processing Charges (APC) and 2.) Author Fees.
Policy overview
IJERD applies per manuscript-based Article Processing Charges and Author Fees to support peer review, editing, production, and online dissemination costs for all accepted articles. Fees are calculated based on manuscript length. Fees are payable by the submitting author, or their affiliated institution or funder, as a component of the submission process.
Fee structure
- Fees apply per manuscript, not per author
- Standard manuscript fee; up to 6 pages: 300 USD per manuscript
- Extra page fee: 100 USD per additional page beyond 6 pages
- There are no additional charges related to numbers of authors, color figures, or online access beyond the manuscript length-based fees
Author responsibilities
- By submitting a manuscript, the corresponding author agrees to arrange payment of the applicable submission and extra-page fees on behalf of all co-authors.
- The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that any institutional or grant-based funding for APCs/fees is secured for complying with the payment instructions issued by the IJERD Editorial Office or ICERD Secretariat.
Payment timing and process
- Authors participating in ICERD (International Conference on Environmental and Rural Development ) are requested to pay via the method specifically guided by the conference organizer.
Refunds, waivers, and exemptions
- IJERD may, at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief and publisher, consider partial or full waivers in cases of demonstrated financial hardship or for invited papers and special issues.
- Request for refunds, waivers, and exemptions must be made in advance and by written request to the Editor-in-Chief and publisher.
Here are [Details] regarding the ICERD-17 (2026)
- Peer Review Policy (Double-Blind)
IJERD upholds a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published articles. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process in order to maintain impartiality and fairness in editorial decisions.
- Initial Screening
Upon submission, each manuscript is reviewed by the Editorial Office to confirm its relevance to the journal’s scope, adherence to submission guidelines, and compliance with ethical and formatting standards. Manuscripts which meet these criteria are forwarded to the review stage, Manuscripts which do not meet these criteria will be returned to authors for revision and resubmission.
- Double-Blind Review
Each qualifying manuscript is assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the submitted work. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:
- Originality and contribution to knowledge
- Clarity of presentation and organization
- Scientific accuracy and methodological soundness
- Appropriateness of data interpretation and conclusions
- Compliance with ethical and academic standards
- Revision Process
After the initial peer review, the Editor compiles the reviewers’ comments, and makes and communicates the preliminary publication decision to the corresponding author. Publication decisions include:
- Accept
- Minor Revision Required
- Major Revision Required
- Reject
Authors receiving revision requests are expected to carefully address all reviewer and editorial comments and resubmit the revised manuscript via email to iserd.secretariat@gmail.com within the timeframe specified.
- Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the author’s responses and revisions to the reviewer comments. The Editor-in-Chief’s decisions include (Use the same as initial decision…) Accept, Further Revision Required – Minor, Further Revision Required – Major, or Reject.
Review Time: 12 weeks on average
Rejection Rate: 23% on average