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What is the typical time frame for the initial review?

The primary review, where editors assess the initial suitability of the manuscript, takes approximately 10 days.

What is the average time for the full peer-review process?

The average refereeing time, encompassing the full expert assessment and recommendation phase, is 8 weeks.

What is the acceptance rate?

The journal maintains a highly selective acceptance rate of 20%.

Does the journal charge any publication fees or APCs?

No, JFR is an open-access journal that is free of any Article Processing Charges (APCs) or publication fees.

What kind of peer review process does JFADRAM use?

The journal utilizes a double-blind peer-review process, meaning that both the authors' and reviewers' identities are concealed from each other throughout the evaluation.

What are the required article types?

JFR accepts submissions of both original and review articles.

What ethical standards does the journal adhere to?

The journal strictly follows the policies and guidelines of the COPE: Committee on Publication Ethics and adheres to its Code of Conduct in addressing misconduct issues.

How is originality verified?

The journal uses the Irandoc Plagiarism Detection Mechanism to screen all submitted manuscripts for originality and potential overlap with existing published work.

What citation style should authors use?

Authors are required to use the APA referencing style.

What are the copyright and licensing terms?

Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights. The articles are published under a CC BY-NC 4.0. LICENSE (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en) license, allowing free access and non-commercial reuse, provided proper attribution is given.

Where should I send my submission?

Researchers must register and submit their manuscript directly through the journal's online submission system based on the author's guidelines. The email address for contact is fineartj@ut.ac.ir.

What are the required files for submission?

Four essential files must be uploaded: 1. The main manuscript file (anonymized, without author names), 2. The Title Page, 3. Declaration of Competing Interests Form (signed by the Corresponding Author(s)), and 4. A Cover Letter.

Can I appeal an editorial decision?

Yes, authors may submit a formal appeal request to an editorial decision, provided it meets requirements and follows the outlined procedure. Only one appeal per submission is generally considered, and that decision will be final.