PUBLICATION POLICY

The Journal of Indian Knowledge Studies (JIKS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and quality in scholarly publishing. The journal follows a well-structured publication policy to ensure that all published research is original, relevant, and contributes meaningfully to the field of Indian Knowledge Systems and interdisciplinary studies.

All manuscripts submitted to Journal of Indian Knowledge Studies (JIKS) undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by qualified subject experts. The review process is strictly confidential, unbiased, and based on academic merit, originality, clarity, and research contribution.

The journal accepts only original and unpublished work. Any submission found to involve plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or unethical research practices will be immediately rejected. Authors are fully responsible for the authenticity, accuracy, and integrity of their submitted work.

Journal of Indian Knowledge Studies (JIKS) follows an open-access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible worldwide without any subscription barriers. This promotes wider dissemination of knowledge and enhances global academic reach and impact.

The Editorial Board holds the final authority on the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts. Decisions are based on reviewer feedback, journal scope, and academic quality standards. The journal may also request revisions to improve the clarity, structure, and scholarly value of the manuscript.

Key Publication Highlights

  • Strict double-blind peer-review process
  • Commitment to research ethics and academic integrity
  • Zero tolerance for plagiarism and unethical practices
  • Open-access publication for global knowledge sharing
  • Fast, transparent, and fair editorial decision process
  • Focus on Indian Knowledge Systems and interdisciplinary research
  • Encouragement of innovative and high-impact scholarly contributions

By submitting a manuscript to Journal of Indian Knowledge Studies (JIKS), authors agree to comply with all journal policies, ethical guidelines, and editorial decisions. The journal is dedicated to promoting high-quality research that preserves, advances, and globalizes Indian intellectual traditions.