The Journal of Gateway to Sustainable Research (JGSR) publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research contributing to environmental, technological, industrial, and societal sustainability. Authors must carefully follow the instructions below before submission.
1. Submission & Ethical Requirements
Originality
- The manuscript must be original and unpublished.
- It must not be under review in any other journal.
Plagiarism Policy
- Similarity index must be below 20% (excluding references).
- Proper citation and referencing are mandatory.
- Self-plagiarism is not permitted.
- AI-generated plagiarism or unethical content is strictly prohibited.
- All manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening.
Authorship
- Maximum number of authors: 6
- All listed authors must have made significant academic contributions.
- The corresponding author must ensure approval from all co-authors before submission.
Ethical Compliance
For research involving:
- Human subjects
- Animal experiments
- Hazardous materials
Authors must provide relevant ethical approval details.
Generative AI
- Use of Generative AI tools must be disclosed.
- AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
- Fabricated data, references, or manipulated content is strictly prohibited.
- Authors remain fully responsible for all submitted content.
Copyright
Authors may be required to sign a publication agreement upon acceptance.
2. Manuscript Requirements
- Manuscript Length: 8–10 pages
- Maximum Authors: 6
- Language: Clear and grammatically correct English
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
- Template: Authors must strictly use the official journal template
📄 Download Manuscript Template: Link
Manuscripts not prepared using the official template may be returned without review.
3. Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s official submission system or designated email.
A cover letter is mandatory, confirming:
- Originality
- Plagiarism below 20%
- Not submitted elsewhere
- Relevance to the journal scope
4. Pre-Submission Checklist
Before submitting, ensure:
- Manuscript is 8–10 pages
- Maximum 6 authors
- Plagiarism below 20%
- Template properly followed
- References correctly formatted
- All ethical and AI disclosures included
Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in desk rejection.