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Koozakar Journals FAQ

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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.

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
Koozakar adheres to international best practices in scholarly publishing.

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

Most Koozakar journals publish 2–3 issues annually with rolling submissions.

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.
References: DOAJ Link 1, DOAJ Link 2

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
Koozakar emphasizes mentorship, clarity, and scholarly growth.

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
Instead, Koozakar operates with transparent APCs (where applicable), editorial accountability, and author education.

Yes. Koozakar journals are open access, ensuring:
  • Free global readership
  • Increased citation potential
  • Knowledge equity across regions
Licensing terms (e.g., CC-BY or CC-BY 4.0) are clearly stated per journal.

Yes, especially if you value:
  • Ethical publishing
  • DOI-traceable scholarship
  • International visibility
  • Constructive peer review
  • Long-term journal credibility
Many authors use Koozakar publications for promotion dossiers, PhD requirements, grant applications, and institutional reporting.

Timelines vary by journal and discipline, but typically:
  • Initial screening: 5–10 days
  • Peer review: 16 weeks (Average time)
  • Revision cycles: author-dependent
Koozakar prioritizes quality over rushed decisions.

Absolutely. Koozakar strongly encourages submissions from:
  • Scholars from every part of the world, particularly under-represented regions
  • Graduate students
  • Early-career researchers
Editorial guidance is part of the Koozakar mission.

Yes. Koozakar provides:
  • Reviewer recognition (certificates, acknowledgments)
  • Editorial training and guidance
  • Transparent editorial workflows
Reviewers are viewed as builders of better science, not gatekeepers.

Koozakar is building a credible, indexed, globally respected publishing ecosystem rooted in:
  • Integrity
  • Mentorship
  • Visibility
  • Sustainability