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1. What is Koozakar?
Koozakar is an independent, scholar-led research and academic publishing platform committed to ethical peer review, mentorship-driven publishing, open access dissemination, and global research visibility, particularly for early-career and Global South scholars.
2. Are Koozakar journals legitimate?
Yes. All Koozakar journals are:
- ISSN-registered
- Peer-reviewed (double-blind where applicable)
- DOI-enabled via Crossref
- Governed by clear editorial, ethics, and retraction policies
- Operated by named editors and scientific editorial boards
3. Do Koozakar journals have Impact Factors?
Not yet. It is assigned only after long-term evaluation by Clarivate through Journal Citation Reports (JCR). Koozakar journals are currently in the growth and qualification phase, building:
- Citation records
- Editorial consistency
- Indexing credentials
4. How often are Koozakar Journals published?
Most Koozakar journals publish 2–3 issues annually with rolling submissions.
5. Are Koozakar journals indexed?
Yes. Koozakar journals are at different stages of indexing and visibility, including:
- Google Scholar discoverability
- DOI metadata indexing
- Some journals (e.g., GJESS and AJSPIM) are already indexed in DOAJ, AskBisht, R Discovery by Editage, Scientific Indexing Services (SIS), etc.
6. How is article quality ensured?
Quality is ensured through:
- Double-blind or editor-mediated peer review
- Ethical screening (plagiarism, authorship, conflicts of interest)
- Methodological and conceptual rigor checks
- Constructive reviewer feedback focused on improvement, not rejection
7. What makes Koozakar different from predatory journals?
Koozakar journals:
- Do not promise fake metrics or instant indexing
- Do not guarantee acceptance
- Do not hide editorial leadership
- Do not charge undisclosed or deceptive fees
8. Are Koozakar journals open access?
Yes. Koozakar journals are open access, ensuring:
- Free global readership
- Increased citation potential
- Knowledge equity across regions
9. Will publishing with Koozakar help my academic career?
Yes, especially if you value:
- Ethical publishing
- DOI-traceable scholarship
- International visibility
- Constructive peer review
- Long-term journal credibility
10. How long does peer review take?
Timelines vary by journal and discipline, but typically:
- Initial screening: 5–10 days
- Peer review: 16 weeks (Average time)
- Revision cycles: author-dependent
11. Can early-career researchers submit?
Absolutely. Koozakar strongly encourages submissions from:
- Scholars from every part of the world, particularly under-represented regions
- Graduate students
- Early-career researchers
12. Does Koozakar support reviewers and editors?
Yes. Koozakar provides:
- Reviewer recognition (certificates, acknowledgments)
- Editorial training and guidance
- Transparent editorial workflows
13. What is Koozakar’s long-term vision?
Koozakar is building a credible, indexed, globally respected publishing ecosystem rooted in:
- Integrity
- Mentorship
- Visibility
- Sustainability