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JAFTJournal of Advanced Ferrous Technologies

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JAFT uses an online submission portal. Sign in to your author account to submit a new manuscript, track its progress, and respond to editorial decisions — all in one place.

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How submission works

  1. 1Create an account and request author access
  2. 2Sign in and click "New Submission"
  3. 3Complete the 5-step guided wizard
  4. 4Upload your manuscript and cover letter
  5. 5Track status and respond to decisions in your portal

Key policies

  • Double-blind peer review
  • Hybrid — optional open access under CC BY 4.0
  • Tiered APC — ₹30,000 industry / ₹7,500 academic / ₹3,000 student (+ GST; USD equivalents available); invited papers waived
  • IEEE reference style required
  • Preprint posting is permitted
  • AI usage must be declared in the manuscript

Accepted article types word limits →

Original Research: Full experimental or theoretical studies
Review Article: Comprehensive literature surveys
Industrial Case Study: Plant-scale implementation with results
Technical Note: Short communications, preliminary findings
Perspective / Innovation Brief: Opinion, forward-looking commentary

What happens after you submit

  1. Receipt acknowledgedwithin 2 business days
  2. Desk review (scope & formatting)within 5 business days
  3. Reviewer assignmentwithin 2 weeks
  4. First editorial decisionwithin 8 weeks of submission

These are targets, not guarantees — complex manuscripts or reviewer availability may extend them.

Questions about your submission? submissions@deorajinnovations.com or visit author guidelines.