Defence Science Journal

Focus and Scope

Defence Science Journal, is a peer-reviewed, Open Acess, bi-monthly, primary research Journal of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), publishes original research papers having direct bearing on Defence. It covers various disciplines of science, technology and engineering. The major subject fields covered include: aeronautics, applied physics, biomedical sciences, chemical technology, computer sciences, electronics, engineering, and material sciences, etc.

Section Policies

Guest Editorial

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Editorial

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Special Issue Papers

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Research Papers

Maximum length of the paper accepted for Research Article is 3,000 words.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Review Papers

Maximum length of the paper accepted for Review Article is 5,000 words.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Short Communication

Maximum length of the paper accepted for Short Communication is 2,000 words.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Annual Index

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

General Papers

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

The manuscripts submitted to Defence Science Journal will be reviewed for possible publication with the understanding that they are being submitted to one journal at a time and have not been published, simultaneously submitted, or already accepted for publication elsewhere. The Editors review all submitted manuscripts initially. Manuscripts with insufficient originality, serious scientific flaws, or absence of importance of message are rejected. The Journal will not return the unaccepted manuscripts. Manuscripts are sent to two experts/reviewers without revealing the identity of the reviewers to the contributors. Within a period of eight to ten weeks, the contributors will be informed about the reviewers' comments and acceptance/rejection of manuscript. Papers accepted would be edited for uniformity, consistency, style, grammar, punctuation, and format. The aims of peer review The primary aims of the peer review process are to: - maintain quality control - protect the reputation of the journal - 'ration' space in as objective and transparent a manner as possible. A well managed journal should, however, have additional aims: - to communicate effectively with peer reviewers and provide reviewers with feedback - to assist new reviewers to acquire the skills and confidence necessary to produce useful reports.

Publication Frequency

Defence Science Journal is published bi-monthly in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

Print Subscription/Renewal (Annual)

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Individual:     Rs    450/-      US $ 100/-

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