| Quick Facts | Scope | Checklist | How to Submit | Format | Review Process | Copyright | Plagiarism & AI | APC | Schedule | FAQ | Contact |
Quick Facts
| 3Independent Reviewers | 43%Acceptance Rate 2026 (2025: 46%) | 6Issues Per Year | 15Years Publishing |
Scope of the Journal
Galaxy: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal invites original research articles in English. Galaxy’s editorial focus, shaped by fifteen years of publication since 2012, is centred on the Humanities, Social Sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. We welcome scholarship from the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Education, and interdisciplinary fields.
Galaxy publishes peer-reviewed research articles only. All submissions must be written in English. Creative writing, poetry, fiction, book reviews, and author interviews are not accepted.
Outside scope: Purely technical submissions in Engineering, Medical & Clinical Sciences, Agriculture, Architecture, and Pharmacy fall outside the journal’s current editorial scope and will be desk-rejected. Authors from these fields are encouraged to seek a more suitable venue.
| Arts & HumanitiesLiterature (all languages), History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Translation Studies, Fine Arts, Film Studies | Social SciencesSociology, Political Science, Psychology, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Geography, Public Administration | Commerce & ManagementBusiness Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship |
| Education & PedagogyEducational Theory, Pedagogy, Educational Technology, Curriculum Studies, Teacher Training, ELT | SciencesPure and applied sciences where research engages with social, cultural, or humanistic dimensions | Interdisciplinary & Emerging FieldsDigital Humanities, Environmental Humanities, Health Humanities, Postcolonial Studies, Disability Studies, Diaspora Studies |
From our publisher
RCELL International Conference 2027
Literature in the Age of AI: Posthumanism, Digital Humanities, and Ecological Futures
13–14 February 2027 · fully online (Zoom)
A conference organised by RCELL, the publisher of Galaxy, in academic partnership with Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous), Kerala, and Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Punjab. It welcomes work on AI, ecology and digital culture from across the disciplines.
Please note: Galaxy is not a publication outlet for this conference. Selected full papers may be invited for a peer-reviewed special issue of The Criterion: An International Journal in English. Papers for Galaxy’s regular issues are submitted as explained below.
Early-bird registration until 31 December 2026 · Final deadline 31 January 2027
Call for Papers and registration →Before You Submit
How to Submit
Research articles are submitted exclusively via our Google Form. Email submissions are not accepted.
Write and proofread your manuscript entirely in English. Prepare a single anonymized .doc/.docx named PaperTitle_Anonymized.docx. Remove all author names, affiliations, and personal metadata from the document and its file properties.
Verify formatting (Times New Roman, 12 pt, justified), abstract length (100–150 words), keyword count (4–6), citation style (MLA 9th Edition), and endnote placement before proceeding.
Check the Publication Schedule below. Submissions received after a deadline are automatically considered for the next issue. No resubmission is needed.
Open the submission form using the button below. A Google account is required for secure file upload.
For queries: editor@galaxyimrj.com — Subject: Submission Query: [Your Paper Title]
Submit Your ResearchOpen the Google Form to upload your manuscript and complete your submission.
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Manuscript Format
| Element | Requirement |
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| Language | English only. All text, quotations, and references must be in English. |
| File Format | .doc or .docx (Microsoft Word). Single anonymized file. No PDF. |
| Font | Times New Roman throughout. |
| Title | 14 pt, Bold. No ALL CAPS. |
| Body Text | 12 pt, justified, single-line spacing. |
| Abstract | 100–150 words. Immediately below the title. |
| Keywords | 4–6 keywords. Immediately below the abstract. |
| Length | Minimum 3,000 words. Typical range 3,000–10,000 words. |
| Notes | Endnotes only. Placed immediately before Works Cited. |
| Citations | MLA 9th Edition throughout. |
| Anonymization | No author names, affiliations, or identifying details anywhere in the document. |
Review Process
Copyright & Licensing
Authors retain copyright. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. Anyone may share, copy, redistribute, adapt, or build upon the work for any purpose, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.
By submitting, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under simultaneous consideration at another journal.
Plagiarism & AI Policy
Plagiarism: All manuscripts are checked for plagiarism. Submissions with unacceptable similarity to published works will be rejected without review. Self-plagiarism (reuse of your own previously published text without attribution) is also not permitted.
AI Disclosure: Authors who used AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, or similar) in the preparation of their manuscript must disclose this in the submission form. Disclose the tool name, how it was used, and its limitations. AI tools may not be listed as authors.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
Submission is free. The APC is charged only after peer review and formal acceptance.
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Indian Authors
₹2,595Research Article — flat rate
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International Authors
$125Research Article — flat rate
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Every APC includes:
- Crossref DOI Registration — permanent, citable identifier
- Crossref Metadata Deposit — article details openly available to services that draw on Crossref data
- Three-Reviewer Double-Blind Peer Review
- Professional Copyediting & Formatting to journal standards
- Language Report — readability and grammar report, sent once your APC payment is confirmed
- Official PDF Publication Certificate — suitable for CVs and academic portfolios
- Permanent Open-Access Hosting — no paywalls, ever
Authors based in Research4Life Group A or Group B countries may be eligible for a full or partial waiver. See our APC Waiver Policy.
Publication Schedule
| Issue | Submission Deadline | Decision By | Publication |
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| January (Issue 1) | 31 December | 25 January | 31 January |
| March (Issue 2) | 28/29 February | 25 March | 31 March |
| May (Issue 3) | 30 April | 25 May | 31 May |
| July (Issue 4) | 30 June | 25 July | 31 July |
| September (Issue 5) | 31 August | 25 September | 30 September |
| November (Issue 6) | 31 October | 25 November | 30 November |
Submissions received after a deadline are automatically considered for the next issue. There is no need to resubmit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit in a language other than English?
No. Galaxy is an international English-language journal. All submissions must be written entirely in English, including abstracts, keywords, and Works Cited. Non-English quotations must be translated inline.
What disciplines does Galaxy cover?
Galaxy’s editorial focus is centred on the Humanities, Social Sciences, and interdisciplinary studies — including Arts, Literature, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Commerce, Management, Education, and interdisciplinary fields. Purely technical submissions in Engineering, Medical Sciences, Agriculture, Architecture, and Pharmacy fall outside the journal’s scope and will be desk-rejected.
Is there a submission fee?
No. Submission is free. The APC (₹2,595 / $125) is charged only after peer review and formal acceptance. You will never be asked to pay before acceptance.
How long does the review process take?
Review begins as soon as a manuscript is received, and final decisions are sent by the 25th of the issue month. The acceptance rate was 46% in 2025 and 43% in 2026. The review is conducted by three independent reviewers under double-blind conditions.
Can I submit a co-authored paper?
Yes. Provide all co-author details in the submission form. The APC is a flat rate regardless of the number of co-authors.
What happens after acceptance?
You receive an acceptance email with APC payment instructions. Once payment is confirmed, you receive a language report for final polishing and a request for your final manuscript. On publication, you receive the live article link, your Crossref DOI, and an official PDF publication certificate.
What is a Crossref DOI and why does it matter?
A Crossref DOI is a permanent digital identifier assigned to your article. It makes your work permanently citable, discoverable across academic databases, and fully integrated with the global scholarly infrastructure. Galaxy is an official Crossref member journal — your DOI prefix is 10.66376/galaxy.
I missed the deadline. What happens?
Your submission is automatically considered for the next issue. There is no need to resubmit.
Can I withdraw my submission?
Yes — before a decision is communicated. Email editor@galaxyimrj.com with your Manuscript ID and subject: Withdrawal Request: [Your Manuscript ID].
Contact
| Editor-in-Chief Dr. Vishwanath Bite Associate Professor of English, Government Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities, Amravati | Managing Editor Dr. Madhuri Bite |
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