Publication Frequency

The International Journal of Emerging Research Frontiers (IJERF) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research across multidisciplinary fields of science, engineering, technology, management, healthcare, and emerging research domains. To ensure the timely publication of innovative research findings, the journal follows a regular publication schedule.

Publication Schedule

IJERF is published on a Quarterly basis, with four issues released each calendar year. The publication months are as follows:

  • Issue 1: March
  • Issue 2: June
  • Issue 3: September
  • Issue 4: December

Each issue contains original research articles, review papers, case studies, technical notes, short communications, and other scholarly contributions that have successfully completed the journal's peer-review process.

Continuous Submission

Authors may submit manuscripts at any time throughout the year. Submitted manuscripts are processed immediately upon receipt and undergo editorial screening and peer review according to the journal's editorial policies.

Online First Publication

To facilitate the rapid dissemination of research findings, accepted manuscripts may be published online before their inclusion in a scheduled issue. Such articles are considered officially published and may be cited using their assigned publication details.

Special Issues

In addition to regular quarterly issues, IJERF may publish special issues dedicated to emerging topics, conference proceedings, thematic research collections, or significant developments in specific academic disciplines. Special issues are subject to the same peer-review and editorial standards as regular issues.

Publication Timeline

The journal strives to maintain an efficient publication process:

  • Initial Editorial Screening: 3–5 Days
  • Peer Review Process: 2–4 Weeks
  • Final Editorial Decision: 5–7 Days
  • Publication After Acceptance: Within 7 Days

Commitment to Timely Publication

IJERF is committed to ensuring the timely publication of accepted manuscripts while maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, research integrity, and ethical publishing practices. The journal continuously works to improve publication efficiency and provide authors with a professional publishing experience.

Any changes to the publication schedule will be announced through the journal website and communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers in a timely manner.