Author Guidelines
Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Last updated: 01 Sep 2025
Why Submit to RRJODDD?
Rigorous Peer Review
Editorial standards ensure credibility and visibility of your work.
Global Reach
Wide dissemination and discoverability via indexing and metadata.
Rapid Publication
Ahead-of-print for accepted articles accelerates sharing results.
Dedicated Support
Author assistance across submission, review, and production.
Before You Submit
1
2
Prepare Your Manuscript
Follow formatting (font, spacing, margins, references, file types).
Instructions for Authors →
3
Language Quality Check
Optional pre-submission editing via partner services.
4
Open Access & Copyright
Understand hybrid/open access, APCs, and Creative Commons licensing.
Article Processing Charges
APCs fund peer review, production, and hosting. Fees vary by model and journal. Waivers/discounts may be available.
View Publication ChargesPeer Review Overview
Manuscripts undergo initial scope screening, then double-blind review by subject experts. Decisions are based on rigor, originality, and significance.
Double-blind
2+ Reviewers
4–6 weeks (typical)
Peer Review Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Headquartered in India, STM Journals operate national and international hybrid & open-access journals.
Submit here.
Varies by journal (e.g., triannual: Apr/Aug/Dec; biannual: Jun/Dec).
Original Research, Review Articles, Short Communications, Case Studies, Perspectives, and Special Issue papers (where applicable).
Submission & Manuscript Preparation
Submit online via the journal submission portal. Ensure you follow the Instructions for Authors.
Typical range: 4,000–8,000 words for research; reviews can be longer. Check the specific journal’s format guidance.
Editable text (DOC/DOCX), figures as high-resolution TIFF/PNG/JPG, vector artwork as EPS/SVG, and spreadsheets/tables as XLSX/CSV where needed.
Yes—download the template from the Instructions for Authors page (where available).
Follow the journal’s preferred style (e.g., APA/Harvard/IEEE). See the specific journal guideline page for details.
Preprints are generally allowed, provided disclosure is made in the cover letter and within the manuscript (see policy of the journal).
ORCID is recommended for corresponding and co-authors to ensure proper attribution and discoverability.
Use clear labels, consistent units, and captions. Ensure images are at least 300 dpi (raster) and text remains legible at print size.
Ethics & Journal Policies
All submissions are screened. Excessive similarity may lead to rejection. See Plagiarism Policy.
Substantial contribution to conception/design or data; drafting or revising; final approval; and accountability for integrity.
Changes require justification and consent of all listed and proposed authors; editorial approval is mandatory.
Yes—provide IRB/IACUC (or equivalent) approval details and informed consent statements where applicable.
Disclose all financial and non-financial interests that could be perceived to influence the work.
Peer Review
Double-blind peer review with at least two expert reviewers. See the Peer Review Policy.
You may suggest names with affiliations and emails; final selection remains with the editors to ensure impartial review.
Typical first decision in 4–6 weeks, subject to reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.
Fees, Access & Licensing
APCs apply for Open Access/hybrid options and are payable after acceptance. See Publication Charges.
Limited waivers/discounts may be available based on institutional agreements or country-level programs; contact the journal office.
Typically Creative Commons (e.g., CC BY-NC-ND). See the journal’s copyright policy for exact terms.
Production & Post-Publication
Yes—accepted and published articles receive DOIs for permanent identification and citation.
Early online publication of accepted articles before issue assignment to expedite dissemination.
You may share as permitted by the license and policy; include the DOI and citation upon publication.
Authors receive page proofs to correct typographical errors; substantial content changes are not permitted at proof stage.
Indexing & Impact
See the Indexing page (e.g., Google Scholar, CAS, SCILIT, and others where applicable).
Indexing.
Yes—acceptance time, article counts, and third-party indicators (where available) are reported on site or journal pages.
Technical & Platform
Use the “Forgot Password” link on the login page or contact the journal support team for assistance.
Large datasets and media should be provided as supplemental files or hosted in repositories with links within the manuscript.
Log in to your author dashboard to view real-time status: Submitted → Under Review → Revisions → Accepted/Rejected → In Production.
Ready to Submit Your Research?
Join thousands of researchers who trust STM Journals for their publications.