Journals, Academic Publications and Peer Review
Scholarly Publishing
ESRA Publications Pvt. Ltd. is an independent scholarly publisher of peer-reviewed, open-access international journals, academic books, e-books and printed books (p-books) covering a broad range of scientific, engineering, technological, medical, academic and interdisciplinary fields.
Our publishing programme also includes appropriate scholarly contributions relating to Yoga and Yogic Sciences, Pranic approaches, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani medicine, complementary and integrative health practices, and related areas of research, subject to the applicable scientific, ethical and editorial requirements.
We publish and disseminate a range of scholarly content, including:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Case Reports and Case Studies
- Technical and Methodological Articles
- Academic and Research Project Reports
- Conference and Workshop Proceedings
- Scholarly Books and Monographs
- Edited Volumes and e-Books
Engineering and Academic Project Reports
ESRA Publications provides a platform for the scholarly documentation and dissemination of appropriate undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and academic project work, including projects undertaken by students pursuing:
- B.E. – Bachelor of Engineering
- B.Tech. – Bachelor of Technology
- M.E. – Master of Engineering
- M.Tech. – Master of Technology
- Other Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes
Project Reports may be considered for publication after completion of the relevant academic requirements, including examination requirements where applicable, and subject to the editorial, academic, ethical and publication requirements of ESRA Publications and the relevant journal or publication.
Submission of a Project Report does not by itself guarantee acceptance or publication. Each submission remains subject to the applicable editorial assessment and publication procedures.
Editorial Assessment and Peer Review
ESRA Publications is committed to maintaining appropriate standards of scholarly quality, research integrity and publication ethics.
Submitted manuscripts are first subject to an initial editorial assessment to determine their suitability for the relevant publication. Manuscripts that meet the basic requirements and are considered suitable may subsequently undergo external peer review.
Where specified by an individual journal, ESRA Publications follows a double-anonymous (double-blind) peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential from one another to the extent practicable.
The peer-review process may consider factors including:
- Originality and scholarly contribution
- Scientific or academic significance
- Methodological soundness
- Clarity and completeness of presentation
- Validity of data and interpretation
- Ethical compliance
- Relevance to the journal's aims and scope
- Quality and accuracy of references
The specific review model and procedures may vary according to the individual journal and type of submission.
Editorial Decision-Making
Peer reviewers provide independent scholarly assessments, comments and recommendations to assist the editorial team.
Following peer review, the designated Handling Editor evaluates the reviewers' comments together with the manuscript and other relevant information before making, or recommending, an editorial decision in accordance with the journal's policies.
Possible outcomes may include:
- Acceptance;
- Acceptance subject to minor revisions;
- Major revision and resubmission;
- Further peer review following revision; or
- Rejection.
The final editorial decision remains the responsibility of the appropriately authorized editor in accordance with the policies of the relevant journal.
Join the ESRA Peer-Review Community
ESRA Publications welcomes qualified researchers, academicians, scientists, engineers, healthcare professionals and subject experts who wish to contribute to scholarly communication by serving as peer reviewers.
Peer reviewers play an important role in maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing. Through constructive, objective and evidence-based reviews, reviewers can assist authors in improving the clarity, rigor and overall quality of their work.
Researchers interested in joining the ESRA peer-review community may submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) or academic résumé, together with their areas of expertise and relevant publication/research experience.
Opportunities for Academic and Editorial Service
Subject to the requirements and availability of positions, expressions of interest may also be considered for:
- Editor-in-Chief
- Editor
- Associate Editor
- Assistant Editor
- Editorial Board Member
- Advisory Committee Member
- Peer Reviewer
Interested individuals may submit their CV to:
Suggested e-mail subject:
Expression of Interest – Peer Reviewer / Editorial Board Member / Editorial Position
Selection or nomination for an editorial or reviewing role is based on relevant academic qualifications, subject expertise, research experience, publication record and the needs of the respective journal.
Voluntary Academic Service
Peer reviewing and most editorial-board and advisory positions with ESRA Publications are voluntary academic service roles.
Unless a specific written agreement states otherwise, Editors-in-Chief, Editors, Associate Editors, Assistant Editors, Editorial Board Members, Advisory Committee Members and Peer Reviewers do not receive an honorarium or remuneration for their academic service.
Individuals accepting such roles do so voluntarily and are expected to maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct, confidentiality, objectivity, independence and publication ethics.
ESRA Publications values and acknowledges the academic contribution made by its reviewers and editorial contributors to the scholarly publishing process.