FAQ

How much does it cost to publish in IJHST?

No fees and charges for none Iranian authors. Iranian authors are charged a RLS 500000 (RLS 450000 for members of IRSHS) handling fee and RLS 1500000 (RLS 1350000 for members of IRISHS) for publication charge. Paying the handling fee is not a guarantee that the paper will be accepted for publication. There are no page charges or extra charges for colour photographs.

How do I submit my paper for review, or for publication?

See "guide for authors" in the first page of journal.

What Types of electronic files can I use to submit my manuscript??

All manuscript should be submitted in "Microsoft office word format".

What are the acceptable formats for submitting graphics for my paper?

IJHST accepts Word, and Excel files for graphic including cases. High-resolution JPGs (300 dpi) are acceptable for photos only. We encourage authors to submit colored photos.

Does the journal offer advertising opportunities?

Commercial advertisements are accepted by the journal only for the scientific conferences and companies whose advertising reports are about the journal’s scopes.

How long does reviewing process and publication take for a submission?

The duration for first decision on manuscript is approximately one month and for publication is around three months.

How can I register to the IJHST journal?

Please click the Register button at the top of the first page of IJHST website. Once you have submitted your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you have provided, containing a validation link to activate your account. Your username is your email address. Please use the Log in button at the top of the screen.

What can I do if I have forgotten my password?

Click the Log in button at the top of the first page of IJHST website. Click on "Forgot password" and you will be asked to supply your email address. You will then receive an email with further instructions to allow you to reset your password.

How can I cancel my account?

Please contact us at ijhst@ut.ac.ir

I’ve registered, but my account has not been activated. What should I do?

Once you have submitted your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address given, containing a validation link to activate your account. Unfortunately these emails can be caught in spam filters. Please check for the email in your spam.

How can I update my email address, password, or o‌‌ther details?

Sign in with your username and password and go to "Account settings" under your account in the top menu.Click the "Personal Details" button, where you can update your email address and password, as well as your other personal information.

What kind of manuscripts do you publish?

IJHST publishes OriginalResearch Papers (regular papers), Review Articles, Case Reports, ShortCommunications and MethodologicalPapers.

How can I check the status of my submitted article?

Each manuscript submission will be followed by a confirmation email to the corresponding author. Authors may track all the stages of publication online, until their manuscript is finalized and ready for publication. Log on to your account, click the article title from the available list of your submitted manuscripts to view the detailed status at every stage of peer-review and editorial decision.

How can I become a reviewer?

Typically, reviewers are invited to conduct a review by a journal’s manager or editor. Editors usually select researchers that are experts in the same subject area as the paper. However, if you think you would be a good reviewer for a specific journal, you can always contact one of the journal's editors.

Where can I access articles for review?

The reviewers will receive a notification email requesting for peer-review of the assigned manuscript.

What benefits I get if I were a reviewer?

As a reviewer, you can gain certificate of scientific credits towards the end of year by Editor-in-Chief.

How we can add or remove an author to the author list?

Authors’ list and its arrangements are based on the list and arrangement that have mentioned before acceptance of the manuscript. If the corresponding author wishes to add or remove an author after acceptance of the manuscript, s/he should send a letter to the editor-in-chief or managing editor and provide the reasoning why s/he wants to do so. This request will be investigated and the corresponding author will be informed about the decision.