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Publishing Schedule and Issue Calendar

UnivColl Publications provides this publishing schedule and issue calendar to help authors, editors, reviewers, institutions and readers understand journal-wise publication frequency, expected issue windows, article record dates and responsible publication readiness.

Last updated: June 2026 · Publication windows are indicative, not guaranteed.
Publisher Record UnivColl Publications

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Schedule Principle Issue release depends on editorial and production readiness.

Accepted manuscripts should be published only after required checks, metadata and author-facing records are complete.

Journal-wise Frequency transparency
Issue-ready Metadata and publication checks
No false urgency Ethical schedule disclaimer
Publication Frequency Journal-wise schedule clarity
Issue Planning Volume, issue and period readiness
Article Dates Received, accepted and published records
Special Issues Transparent editorial oversight
Metadata Care DOI, URL and citation readiness
Publishing Schedule Policy

A Responsible Calendar for Scholarly Publication

A publication calendar is not only a list of months. In academic publishing, it is a public commitment to editorial planning, issue continuity, article record accuracy and transparent communication with authors and readers. This page explains how issue windows are planned across the UnivColl Publications portfolio.

The schedule is designed to support journals, edited volumes, proceedings and future scholarly programs while avoiding misleading promises. Publication timing may vary according to manuscript quality, peer-review completion, revision speed, ethical checks, production workload and technical requirements.

Important transparency note: Publication frequency, issue period and expected release month should always be read together with the specific journal homepage, current issue page, archives, author guidelines and editorial policy. An accepted article is published only when the final record is ready for public release.
Core Principles

Schedule Transparency Without False Publication Pressure

UnivColl Publications follows a schedule framework that keeps author communication clear while protecting editorial independence and publication integrity.

Principle

Journal-wise Publication Frequency

Each journal may follow its own approved frequency such as monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, triannual, semiannual, annual or continuous publication. The schedule displayed for one journal should not be treated as the schedule of every journal in the publisher portfolio.

Principle

Quality Before Calendar Pressure

Issue release is subject to editorial screening, peer review, author revision, copyediting, metadata preparation, DOI readiness where applicable, final proof approval and publication record checks.

Principle

Clear Article Dates

Published articles should display appropriate record dates such as received, revised, accepted and published dates wherever available, so that readers can understand the editorial and publication timeline.

Principle

Responsible Schedule Updates

If an issue calendar changes due to editorial, technical, ethical or indexing-readiness reasons, the publisher may update the expected publication window rather than publish incomplete or unchecked material.

Frequency Models

Common Journal Publication Frequencies

The following models explain how different journals may organize volume and issue cycles. Actual frequency is confirmed on the respective journal page or current issue archive.

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Monthly

12 issues per year

Typical window: January to December

Suitable for: High-volume journals with a steady flow of accepted manuscripts

Monthly publication requires disciplined editorial workflow, regular production control and timely metadata updates.

Bimonthly

6 issues per year

Typical window: Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr, May-Jun, Jul-Aug, Sep-Oct, Nov-Dec

Suitable for: Growing journals with regular submissions across broad subject areas

Bimonthly issues provide predictable release windows without unnecessary publication pressure.

Quarterly

4 issues per year

Typical window: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec

Suitable for: Specialized journals with selective peer review and moderate manuscript flow

Quarterly publication is suitable for journals that prioritize quality control and curated issue structure.

Triannual

3 issues per year

Typical window: Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sep-Dec

Suitable for: Subject journals with three planned academic publication cycles

Triannual schedules support careful review, revision and issue preparation across three publication periods.

Semiannual

2 issues per year

Typical window: Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec

Suitable for: Focused journals, early-stage journals or curated thematic issues

Semiannual publication may be appropriate when selectivity and editorial depth are more important than frequency.

Annual / Continuous

1 issue per year or rolling publication

Typical window: Calendar year or publish-when-ready model

Suitable for: Books, proceedings, monographs, special collections or online-first workflows

Continuous publication may place accepted articles online first and then group them into a volume or issue.

Journal-wise Schedule

Publication Frequency by Journal

When available from the CMS database, journal-wise frequency appears below. Authors should still verify the current issue page and archives of the specific journal before submission.

14 journals in portfolio
Journal Short Name Frequency Schedule Note Journal Page
International Journal of Arts, Commerce, Science and Technology IJACST Monthly Normally twelve issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Commerce IJAHSSC Bimonthly Normally twelve issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal UIMRJ Monthly Normally twelve issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
STEMMA International Research Journal STEMMA Bimonthly Normally twelve issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Commerce, Management and Social Sciences IJCMSS Quarterly Normally four issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Educational Research and Library & Information Science IJERLIS Quarterly Normally four issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science IJETCS Quarterly Normally four issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Education, Technology and Social Sciences IJETSS Quarterly Normally four issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Communication IJHSSC Quarterly Normally four issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Language, Linguistics, Literature and Education IJLLLE Quarterly Normally four issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology IJPCMB Quarterly Normally four issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Physical Education, Sports, Health and Nutrition IJPESHN Triannual Normally three issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Modern Agricultural Sciences and Technology IJMAST Triannual Normally three issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
International Journal of Law, Human Rights and Social Sciences Research IJLHSSR Quarterly Normally four issues per year, subject to editorial readiness and journal policy. Visit
Issue Calendar Models

Standard Issue Windows for Planning and Communication

These model calendars help authors understand how issues may be named and grouped. The official calendar of each journal is confirmed through its current issue and archive pages.

Triannual Calendar

  • Issue 1 January-April
  • Issue 2 May-August
  • Issue 3 September-December

Quarterly Calendar

  • Issue 1 January-March
  • Issue 2 April-June
  • Issue 3 July-September
  • Issue 4 October-December

Bimonthly Calendar

  • Issue 1 January-February
  • Issue 2 March-April
  • Issue 3 May-June
  • Issue 4 July-August
  • Issue 5 September-October
  • Issue 6 November-December
Monthly Issue Model

Twelve-Issue Annual Calendar Example

Monthly journals may use a twelve-issue calendar. This is an example model only and should not be applied to journals with other frequencies.

Issue Publication Month Editorial Planning Note
Issue 1 January Opening issue / early-year publications
Issue 2 February Regular articles and review papers
Issue 3 March Subject research and interdisciplinary contributions
Issue 4 April Regular issue or thematic cluster
Issue 5 May Peer-reviewed articles and case-based studies
Issue 6 June Mid-year research issue
Issue 7 July Regular article publication
Issue 8 August Academic session and institutional research
Issue 9 September Regular issue / special section if announced
Issue 10 October Peer-reviewed accepted manuscripts
Issue 11 November Late-year research issue
Issue 12 December Closing issue / annual record completion
Publication Workflow

From Submission Intake to Online Issue Release

Issue publication is a sequence of editorial and production decisions. The following workflow explains why responsible publishing should not be reduced to a single promised date.

01

Submission Intake

Manuscripts are received through the designated submission channel and checked for basic details such as title, author information, files, declaration and journal scope.

02

Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial office or assigned editor reviews completeness, relevance, similarity concerns, formatting and ethical declarations before moving the manuscript forward.

03

Peer Review and Revision

Eligible manuscripts are handled according to the journal peer-review policy. Review, revision and editorial decision timing may vary by discipline and reviewer availability.

04

Acceptance and Production

Accepted manuscripts move to production for copyediting, author proof check, references, metadata, article page preparation, DOI readiness where applicable and issue assignment.

05

Issue Assembly

Articles are arranged within the correct volume, issue, month/period, page range or article number, with final verification of author names, title, abstracts and links.

06

Online Publication

The Version of Record is made available on the journal website with stable URLs, PDF/HTML access where applicable, citation details and publication metadata.

07

Post-Publication Record Care

Published records may be updated for corrections, metadata improvements, DOI updates, indexing readiness, archive links or policy notices where required.

Author Timeline

Indicative Timeline, Not a Publication Guarantee

Authors should treat timeline information as guidance only. Peer review, revision, acceptance and online publication depend on academic, ethical and technical readiness.

Stage Timing Author Note
Submission acknowledgement Usually after successful online or email submission The author should receive or be able to identify a submission reference, paper ID or editorial acknowledgement where the journal system supports it.
Initial editorial check Indicative and journal-dependent This check verifies scope, author details, manuscript files, declarations, formatting and obvious ethical or technical concerns.
Peer review period Variable by discipline and reviewer response Review duration is not guaranteed. It may change due to reviewer availability, revision quality, subject complexity or ethical checks.
Revision and final decision Depends on author response and editorial assessment Authors should respond carefully to reviewer comments and provide revised files within the requested timeline.
Production and issue assignment After acceptance and completion of required formalities The article is prepared for publication only after final approval, declarations, metadata and page/issue details are ready.
Online publication On the scheduled issue window or online-first date The final article page should show the article record, PDF/HTML access where applicable, citation information and publication status.
Issue Readiness Checklist

What Should Be Checked Before an Issue Goes Live

A professional publisher should release an issue only after basic bibliographic, editorial, legal and technical details are consistent. The checklist below supports long-term article discoverability and record protection.

This checklist is intended for the publisher office, journal editors, production team and authors who need to understand why publication may require careful verification before final upload.

  • Issue title, volume number, issue number and issue period are verified.
  • All accepted articles are assigned correct journal, volume and issue details.
  • Author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs where provided and corresponding author details are checked.
  • Received, revised, accepted and published dates are displayed where available.
  • Abstract, keywords, references, page range or article number and PDF/HTML links are checked.
  • DOI status, DOI URL and landing page URL are verified where DOI registration is applicable.
  • Open access, copyright, licensing and conflict-of-interest statements are consistent.
  • Special issue articles, if any, are clearly labelled and handled under the applicable editorial oversight.
  • Sitemap, canonical URL, meta tags and structured data are reviewed for discoverability.
  • Corrections, withdrawals, retractions or expressions of concern are linked clearly if relevant.
Special Issues and Proceedings

Calendar Rules for Thematic Issues and Academic Events

Special issues, conference proceedings and thematic collections may have separate timelines, but they should remain transparent and academically controlled.

Proceedings Support
Policy

Announcement First

A special issue or thematic collection should be announced with title, scope, guest editor information where applicable, submission window, review process and expected publication window.

Policy

Same Ethical Standard

Special issue manuscripts should follow the same editorial integrity, peer review, conflict-of-interest and author declaration standards as regular submissions.

Policy

Editorial Oversight

The Editor-in-Chief, journal editor or designated editorial authority remains responsible for the academic quality and policy compliance of special issue content.

Policy

No Guaranteed Acceptance

Inclusion in a special issue call does not guarantee acceptance. Every manuscript must satisfy editorial and ethical requirements before publication.

Before You Submit

Author Guidance for Choosing an Issue Window

Authors often need publication records for thesis submission, promotion, grants, institutional reporting or academic deadlines. Before relying on a specific issue, authors should verify the journal schedule and institutional requirements.

  • Check the journal homepage for current frequency, scope and issue period before submission.
  • Do not assume that all journals under the publisher follow the same issue calendar.
  • Submit complete files, author details, declarations, references and required supporting documents to avoid delay.
  • Use the manuscript tracking or editorial contact channel for status clarification instead of relying on estimated timelines.
  • For promotion, thesis, accreditation or grant reporting, confirm institutional rules before choosing a journal or issue window.
  • Keep a copy of all editorial communication, acceptance letters, publication links and DOI/metadata confirmation where applicable.
Publication delay disclaimer: A planned issue window may be extended or updated if manuscripts require additional review, author correction, ethical clarification, conflict-of-interest review, plagiarism/similarity assessment, metadata correction, DOI/landing page verification, server maintenance, file replacement or editorial board approval. UnivColl Publications does not support rushed publication, guaranteed acceptance, fake priority publication or publication without adequate editorial and production checks.
Frequently Asked Questions

Publishing Schedule FAQ

These answers help authors and institutions understand how journal publication windows should be read.

Does the issue calendar guarantee publication by a fixed date?

No. The calendar provides planned publication windows. Actual publication depends on editorial decision, peer review, author revision, production readiness, ethical checks, metadata preparation and technical availability.

Can a journal publish articles online before the complete issue is closed?

Yes, where the journal follows an online-first or continuous publication model. Such articles may later be assigned to a volume, issue, page range or article number according to the journal record system.

Can publication frequency differ from journal to journal?

Yes. UnivColl Publications may manage journals with monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, triannual, semiannual, annual or continuous schedules. Authors should check the specific journal page.

Why can an accepted article be delayed?

Accepted articles may be delayed because of incomplete declarations, author proof corrections, metadata checks, DOI preparation, reference verification, issue sequencing, ethical review or technical publication work.

What dates should authors check on a published article?

Authors should check received, revised, accepted and published dates where displayed, along with volume, issue, year, DOI status, page range or article number and final PDF/HTML link.

Are special issue articles treated differently?

Special issue articles may follow a specific theme or submission window, but they should still follow the journal's editorial oversight, peer review, author declaration and publication ethics standards.

Journal Publishing Pathway

Connected Journal Publishing Route

This page is part of the UnivColl Publications journal ecosystem. Journal discovery, calls for papers, issue records, archives, indexing disclaimers, ethics policies and author pathways are connected so that visitors can move through the publishing process clearly and responsibly.

Related Route

Journal Archives

Compare current schedules with archived records.

Open Page
Related Route

Call for Papers

Guide authors from schedule to submission route.

Open Page
Related Route

Indexing Status Disclaimer

Keep issue planning transparent about indexing limits.

Open Page
Related Route

For Authors

Connect schedule information with author support.

Open Page
Trust Framework

Journal Transparency and Responsible Publishing

UnivColl Publications presents journal information in a transparent academic publishing tone. Submission, payment, communication, editorial review or journal listing must not be treated as a promise of acceptance, indexing, citation, ranking, impact factor or third-party database coverage.

Review

Peer Review

Journal publication routes should remain linked with editorial screening, reviewer suitability and independent editorial decisions.

Ethics

Publication Ethics

Author instructions, journal calls, issue records and archive pages are connected with publication ethics and correction pathways.

Metadata

Metadata Ready

Clear titles, canonical URLs, issue data, archive links and structured records support discoverability without making indexing guarantees.

Safety

No False Promise

No page should promise guaranteed acceptance, guaranteed Google Scholar, guaranteed indexing, fake impact factor or guaranteed citation.

Responsible References

External Scholarly Publishing References

These external links are provided for general scholarly publishing guidance. They do not imply membership, endorsement, indexing approval, DOI registration for every item or publication outcomes.

Next Step

Continue the Journal Journey

Use the next action according to your role. Authors can find journals and submit manuscripts, editors can review policy routes, and institutions can contact the publisher for documented collaboration.

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