Peer-Reviewed Working Papers | Submission & Publishing Guidelines

When an author submits a manuscript under the Peer-Reviewed Working Papers category, the work undergoes a double-blind external peer review by subject experts. External reviewers evaluate working papers anonymously to assess methodology, research design, empirical rigor, and original contribution before formal publication acceptance.

Peer Review & Rapid Dissemination

Working papers published with Dscholar Press International allow researchers to share early, high-impact findings, policy analyses, or developing theories while maintaining full academic peer-review standards:

  • Double-Blind Review Integrity: Manuscripts are evaluated anonymously—reviewers do not know author identities, and authors do not know reviewer identities.
  • Fast-Track Review Workflow: Working papers benefit from prioritized review cycles to ensure timely dissemination of ongoing research.
  • Persistent Identifiers: Accepted working papers receive dedicated Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and e-ISBNs to ensure citable, permanent digital indexation.

Step-by-Step Submission Process for Authors

Authors submitting a working paper can complete the submission process using the online system:

  1. Start & Select Category: Select Peer-Reviewed Working Papers as your submission category. Ensure you select Monograph as the submission format in this initial step.
  2. Upload Files: Click Add File to open the upload window. Select the appropriate Submission Component (e.g., Full Manuscript or Abstract/Overview), upload your document, review the file details, click Complete, and then click Save and Continue.
  3. Enter Catalog Metadata: Enter the Working Paper Title and Subtitle (optional), followed by the complete Abstract (200–250 words). Scroll down to the Contributors section and click Add Contributor to enter the name, email, country, and affiliation for all co-authors.
  4. Confirmation: Review the submission package, click Finish Submission, and confirm the final prompt to deliver the manuscript package to our editorial team.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

To comply with indexing requirements and double-blind review protocols, working papers must adhere to the following standards:

Anonymization Instructions

To maintain the double-blind review standard:

  • Remove all author names, affiliations, contact emails, and acknowledgments from the main manuscript file.
  • Clear personal identification properties from the document file settings.
  • Upload author contact details and institutional affiliations in the contributor options during the submission process.

Document Specifications

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx).
  • Font & Layout: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, 1-inch margins on all sides.
  • Structure: Include Title, Abstract (200–250 words), Keywords (5–7 terms), Main Content with clear section headings, and References.

Publication Options Upon Acceptance

Once a working paper is accepted for publication following external review, authors can select their preferred distribution model and physical format:

Access Models

  • Open Access: Free, unrestricted global access to the digital edition, maximizing citations, policy reach, and readership.
  • Subscription Access: Available to readers, institutions, and libraries through traditional purchase or subscription options.

Format Combinations

  • E-Book Only: Digital release (PDF/EPUB) with a dedicated DOI and e-ISBN.
  • Print Book Only: Physical edition available in Paperback or Hardcover with a Print ISBN.
  • E-Book + Paperback: Dual release providing immediate digital access alongside an affordable paperback edition with a dedicated DOI, e-ISBN, and Print ISBN.
  • E-Book + Hardbound: Dual release featuring the digital edition along with a premium library-grade hardcover edition with a dedicated DOI, e-ISBN, and Print ISBN.

Referencing Standards

Dscholar Press International enforces APA (7th Edition) for social sciences, economics, and humanities, or IEEE style for technical and engineering disciplines.

Reference Examples (APA 7th Edition)

Source Type Format Standard Example
Monograph / Working Paper Author, A. A. (Year). Title of working paper (Working Paper No. XX). Publisher. DOI Smith, J. D. (2024). Economic modeling of sustainable energy transitions. Dscholar Press. https://doi.org/10.XXXX/XXXXX
Edited Book Chapter Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. Kumar, R. (2025). Policy intervention frameworks. In A. Roy (Ed.), Perspectives on economic policy (pp. 45–60). Dscholar Press.
Journal Article Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, vol(issue), pp–pp. DOI Das, P., & Seal, S. (2024). Empirical analyses of trade flows. Journal of Policy Research, 12(2), 110–125. https://doi.org/10.XXXX/XXXXX

Submit Your Working Paper

If you are interested in publishing a peer-reviewed working paper with Dscholar Press International, the submission process can be initiated online. New authors must register first, while returning authors can directly log in.