Q1About Shiharr Publishing
Shiharr Publishing Limited is an open access academic publishing platform supporting the international dissemination of scholarly work across disciplines. Built on OJS, it provides a complete online workflow from submission and peer review to publication; all journals are open access and articles are free to the public.
Q2What is open access?
Under the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), open access means the literature is freely available online for reading, downloading, copying, distributing, printing and searching for lawful scholarly purposes, without financial, legal or technical barriers. The platform uses a gold open access model with no subscription or pay-per-view fees.
Q3How does the submission and review process work?
The usual path is: authors submit through theUnified submission, followed by editorial screening, assignment to subject experts for peer review, revision in consultation with the authors, and a decision by the editorial board. Details and timelines are announced by each journal.
Q4How often are issues published?
Schedules vary by journal (quarterly, bimonthly, monthly) and submission volume. See the current issue on each journal's homepage for its schedule.
Q5Are article processing charges (APC) required?
Open access publishing involves review, editorial, production and archiving costs. Some journals charge an APC, confirmed on acceptance, with amounts and payment methods stated on the journal's pages. Waivers may be available; please contact the editorial office.
Q6What should I check before submitting?
Make sure your manuscript matches the journal's scope and formatting requirements, with accurate data and a clear title, abstract and keywords. For full formatting details seeFor Authors。
