No Article Processing Charges (APC)
Authors may publish without payment of APCs. This policy helps ensure equitable publishing opportunities for researchers across institutions and regions.
About JERS — Journal of Emerging Research Scholars
A peer-reviewed open-access journal supporting early-career researchers
The Journal of Emerging Research Scholars (JERS) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal designed to support postgraduate and doctoral researchers in developing and publishing high-quality academic work. As a newly launched initiative under NADT Journals, JERS offers an encouraging yet academically rigorous platform for emerging scholars to share meaningful research contributions.
JERS emphasises clarity, originality, and ethical scholarship. Through a structured double-blind peer review process and transparent editorial policies, the journal aims to strengthen research culture among early-career scholars and promote the dissemination of new ideas across the humanities and social sciences.
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Open access & supportive publication
JERS provides an accessible publishing environment with guidance tailored to new researchers.
DB
Double-blind peer review
A transparent and rigorous evaluation process ensures fairness, quality, and constructive feedback.
ETH
Commitment to ethical scholarship
JERS upholds strict academic integrity standards in authorship, research methods, and reporting.
Mr Chand Ansari
Assistant Professor, MANUU College of Teacher Education, Darbhanga
Editor-in-Chief, JERS
Dr Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
Assistant Professor, MANUU College of Teacher Education, Darbhanga
Editor-in-Chief, JERS
Who Can Submit to JERS?
JERS is dedicated to supporting emerging researchers. To preserve this mission, submissions are accepted only from the categories listed below. Collaborative work is permitted provided the first or corresponding author meets the eligibility criteria.
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PGPostgraduate (Master’s) students
Students currently enrolled in a recognised Master’s programme may submit original research, practice notes, or review essays.
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MPhilM.Phil. scholars
Scholars registered for M.Phil. degrees who wish to publish interim findings or completed research are eligible to submit.
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PhDDoctoral (Ph.D.) candidates
Doctoral researchers may submit chapters, papers derived from their thesis, research-in-progress reports, and short empirical studies.
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PRPractitioners
Practitioners may submit research-in-progress or classroom-based studies where the work is led by an eligible emerging scholar.
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CollabCollaborative papers
Collaborative submissions are accepted only if the first or corresponding author is a postgraduate, M.Phil., or doctoral scholar. Senior faculty may act as co-authors or mentors but not as lead/corresponding authors.
Vision & Scope
JERS is committed to nurturing emerging scholarship by offering a space where postgraduate and doctoral researchers can develop and share meaningful academic work grounded in clarity, originality, and ethical research practices.
Our Vision
To build a supportive scholarly ecosystem where emerging researchers gain confidence, visibility, and academic maturity through high-quality publications, constructive peer review, and transparent editorial practices.
Scope of the Journal
JERS welcomes research contributions across the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on work that demonstrates intellectual curiosity, methodological soundness, and relevance to contemporary academic or societal issues.
- Postgraduate and doctoral research studies
- Short empirical papers and concept papers
- Classroom-based or practice-oriented studies
- Research-in-progress reports and early findings
- Theoretical reflections and analytical essays
- Interdisciplinary work within HSS domains
Publication fee information
The Journal of Emerging Research Scholars (JERS) supports accessible scholarship. As a newly established journal, JERS currently operates a no-fee policy: we do not charge submission, processing, or publication fees.
No Submission Fee
There is no fee for submitting a manuscript. Submissions are evaluated solely on scholarly merit through our double-blind peer-review process.
Transparent future policy
Should the journal introduce any fees in future, changes will be announced clearly with rationale, scope, and provisions for waiver or institutional support.
Open access support
Our no-fee approach aligns with our commitment to open access and increased visibility for early-career researchers and institutions with limited resources.
JERS does not charge any publication fees at this time.
Plagiarism Policy
Ensures all manuscripts are original, properly cited, and ethically prepared.
Read PolicyCopyright & Licensing
Authors retain copyright; JHSS uses open-access licensing for broad dissemination.
Read PolicyPublication Ethics
Defines ethical standards, responsibilities, and procedures for maintaining integrity.
Read PolicyPeer Review Policy
Uses a rigorous double-blind review system to ensure impartial and high-quality evaluation.
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