FAQ

Is ‘Journal of Hydraulic Structures’ a refereed journal?

Yes, it is. Journal of Hydraulic Structures (JHS) is a peer reviewed journal. It follows double blind peer review policy. The journal strictly maintains the academic review policy and publication ethics. for more details please have look at the page of "Peer Review Process"

What is the frequency of the journal?

The JHS is a semiannually archival journal (Two issues per year).

How do I submit my article?

Please submit your article via our editorial managing system. Electronic submission substantially reduces the editorial processing and reviewing times and shortens overall publication times. Please click “Submit Paper” on the specific journal's page. The link “Submit a New Manuscript” leads you directly to the submission system used by the journal.

I want to know more about the review and publication process of the journal.

Please view the journal’s Guide for Authors and review policy section.

How much time does the journal take for complete review process?

The complete review process takes about 2-4 months after the acknowledgement of the submission e-mail of the contributor.

I want to submit a paper to your journal. Does it fall within the scope of the journal?

Visit the ‘Aims and Scope’ menu of the journal in the website. If you are not sure about the suitability, write to the managing editor at jhs@scu.ac.ir.

Is there any publication fee?

No. JHS is a 100% free journal for both authors and readers and all accepted papers are published in the journal without any publication fee.

Is there any specific ‘Author Guidelines’ of the journal?

Yes. Please visit the ‘Guide for Authors’ menu of the journal.

How can I contact with the executive editor?

You can contact with the managing editor at jhs@scu.ac.ir.

Can I make another correction to my article?

Please contact the managing editor at jhs@scu.ac.ir to see if this is possible. You will need to check the status of your paper with us, but if it is soon after you returned your first corrections, generally yes.

What is a ‘Conflict of Interest’?

Any financial interests or connections, direct or indirect, or other situations that might raise the question of bias in the work reported or the conclusions, implications or opinions stated – including pertinent commercial or other sources of funding for the individual author(s) or for the associated department(s) or organization(s), personal relationships, or direct academic competition.