FJAR follows the Gold Open Access model. This means all articles are available immediately upon publication for free, globally, with no subscription barriers.
Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions. Work is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.
We utilize a Double-Blind Peer Review process. Neither the authors nor the reviewers know each other's identities to ensure maximum objectivity and fairness.
The average time from submission to first decision is 15–20 days. The total cycle to publication typically averages 60–80 days.
Yes. All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin/iThenticate. Articles with a high similarity index (excluding references) are returned to authors immediately.
FJAR is self-sustaining. Our APC is USD 350 (International) or PKR 60,000 (National). This is only charged after formal acceptance.
No. FJAR does not charge any fees for submission, processing, or color figures. We only charge a single APC upon acceptance.
Yes. Authors from low-income countries or those without research funding can apply for a waiver during the submission stage. Waiver decisions are independent of the editorial outcome.
Articles are digitally preserved in the Internet Archive and assigned a permanent DOI (10.63287) via CrossRef to ensure permanent accessibility.
Yes. Our CC BY 4.0 licensing and open-access policy are fully compliant with Plan S and other major global funder mandates.
