Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science (JALIS)

The Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science (JALIS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access quarterly publication that disseminates original research and review articles relevant to library science and its applications across various library functions. Key subject areas covered by JALIS include, but are not limited to, information systems, knowledge management, collection building and management, information behavior and retrieval, librarianship/library management, library and information services, and records management and preservation.

To be considered for publication in JALIS, submissions must adhere to specific guidelines:

JALIS adheres to standards that ensure the quality and relevance of published works in the field of library and information science.

• Submission of a manuscript implies it has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
• Manuscripts cannot be submitted to other venues while under consideration at JALIS.
• Each author's primary affiliation should reflect the institution where most of their work was conducted, with contributions detailed accordingly; current addresses can also be included if the author has moved.
• JALIS reserves the right to reject a paper even after acceptance if significant issues with its scientific content arise or if publishing policies are violated.

• The article is published and made freely accessible to all.
• Article Processing Charges (APC) are Rs. 5,000 for Indian authors and $100 USD for international authors.
• Authors are allowed to self-archive the published version indefinitely.
• The journal articles are licensed under the Creative Commons License: CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India.

How to Pay Publication Charges

Authors will receive information about payment of publication fees at the time of acceptance of article. The publication fee must be paid only if your article is accepted for publication. Below are the options for payment of publication charges:

• The Journal maintains editorial independence, with decisions made solely by the Editorial Board Members.
• Authors have the autonomy to choose their manuscript submission locations.
• Peer-reviewed papers receive technical comments from reviewers, which are sent to the authors without revealing reviewer identities.

• The Journal utilizes a double-blind, two-round independent peer-review process.
• It ensures full confidentiality between authors and reviewers, avoiding biased decisions.
• The Editorial Team considers feedback from at least two reviewers before making a decision on a manuscript.
• In double-blind review, the identities of both reviewers and authors remain concealed throughout the process.

• Authors must sign the cover letter of their research paper upon submission.
• The submission indicates that all listed authors agree to the contents of the paper.
• The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring agreement among co-authors.
• The corresponding author manages communication with the publication and co-authors before and after publication.

• Manuscripts must be submitted in native standard English.
• Authors with English as a second language should seek assistance from a native speaker.
• Manuscripts poorly written in English will not be reviewed.

• The manuscript and all communications with authors and reviewers are considered confidential.
• Authors must maintain the confidentiality of correspondence with the journal and referee reports and not publicly disclose this information without permission.
• Presentation and discussion of submitted material at scientific meetings are encouraged.
• Authors can publish abstracts in conference proceedings and share preprints with professional colleagues, but not with the media.
• Submitted contributions may also be part of PhD or other academic theses.

• The publication principle mandates that claims be replicable by others.
• Authors must provide supporting data to Editorial Board Members and reviewers during submission.
• Reviewers may evaluate access to materials, methods, and data sets.
• Refusal of publication may occur if authors do not comply with sharing requirements.

• High-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI) are required at initial submission; upon acceptance, the publishing team will request files suitable for publication.
• Some image processing is acceptable, but the final image must accurately represent the original data and meet community standards.
• Images taken at different times or locations should not be combined unless specified as time-averaged or a time-lapse sequence; avoid using tools that obscure manipulations.
• Authors may need to submit original, unprocessed images when providing revised final figures after conditional acceptance.

• Decisions regarding corrections are made by the journal's publishing team, with input from reviewers and Editorial Board Members.
• Consultation with the authors occurs, but the publishing team has the final authority on amendments and their classifications.
• Corrections that do not significantly affect the contribution or understanding (e.g., minor spelling or grammatical errors) are not published.
• The original published version of the article is preserved in the online record.
• Significant corrections that enhance clarity (e.g., discrepancies between HTML and PDF versions) are made, with a footnote indicating the amendment.
• Amendments are bi-directionally linked to the original article.

Submission of a manuscript implies that the work described has not been published before; that it is not under consideration for publication anywhere else; that its publication has been approved by all co-authors, if any, as well as by the responsible authorities - tacitly or explicitly - at the institution where the work has been carried out. The Journal or the publisher will not be held legally responsible should there be any claims for compensation.

Authors will be asked to transfer copyright of the article to JALIS. If we are not publishing the paper, it releases its rights therein at the time the manuscript is rejected following the editorial/peer review or retracted by the authors. The corresponding author and all co-authors sign a copyright transfer form at the time of submission of the manuscript.

Have questions regarding publishing policies or manuscript eligibility?
Contact the Editorial Office directly at editorjalis@gmail.com or editor@jalis.in