Coenoses is now part of the UGC 2025 Approved List. Serial No: 7871.

A Double Blinded Peer-Reviewed Journal

Adherence to UGC Suggestive Parameters for Peer-Reviewed Journals

At Coenoses, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of research quality, transparency, and academic integrity. In alignment with the UGC suggestive parameters, our journal follows rigorous peer-review processes and editorial policies to ensure scholarly excellence. These parameters serve as a benchmark for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), guiding them in selecting reputable journals for their research dissemination. By adhering to these guidelines, Coenoses ensures credibility, accessibility, and global recognition of published research in Coenoses science and technology.

1. Journal Preliminary Criteria

1.1 Journal Title: Coenoses

1.2 ISSN Number: 0393-9154

1.3 Periodicity and Continuity: Coenoses follows a strict publication schedule of 12 issues per year, ensuring continuous dissemination of cutting-edge research in the field.

1.4 Contact and Publication Details: For submissions, editorial inquiries, and collaborations, contact:  Email:

1.5 Transparent Review Policy: Coenoses follows a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring high-quality, unbiased, and constructive evaluations of submitted manuscripts. Authors and reviewers are guided by clear review policies to maintain academic integrity.

1.6 Website on a Certified Domain: Our journal is hosted on a secure and professionally managed website, ensuring easy access, data protection, and enhanced user experience for authors, reviewers, and readers.

1.7 Open Access or Subscription-Based Policy: Coenoses follows a hybrid publication model, offering both open-access and subscription-based options to cater to the diverse needs of researchers and institutions.

1.8 Integration with National/International Repositories: The journal is integrated with renowned national and international repositories such as ONOS and other recognized indexing platforms, ensuring maximum research visibility.

1.9 Archival Policy: All published issues are archived digitally, ensuring long-term availability and accessibility of research contributions through reputed indexing databases.

2. Journal Visibility

2.1 Impact Factor: Coenoses maintains a strong academic presence with an Impact Factor of 5.36, reflecting its influence in the research community.

2.2 Indexation in Reputed Databases:

To maximize research visibility, Coenoses is indexed in:

ϡScopus (Ensuring global recognition and citations)
 ϡWeb of Science (Enhancing research visibility and credibility) DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
 ϡCrossRef (Ensuring DOI-linked citations)
 ϡGoogle Scholar (Global academic reach)
 ϡNational Science Libraries (Ensuring accessibility to researchers worldwide)

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3. Editorial Board Criteria

3.1 Editorial Board Details: Our Editorial Board consists of distinguished academicians, researchers, and industry experts who bring valuable insights and expertise to Coenoses. Their contributions ensure the journal maintains high academic and publication standards.
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3.2 Editorial Board Composition: We have a well-structured editorial team with specialists from diverse fields, ensuring comprehensive subject expertise in coenoses science and technology. Our board includes renowned academicians, scientists, and researchers who uphold the journal’s credibility and excellence.
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3.3 Efficient Editorial/Review Process: Coenoses follows a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring manuscript quality through thorough evaluations, reviewer feedback, and adherence to clear publication timelines. Our streamlined process maintains the journal’s integrity and research impact.
 ⤏Editorial & Peer Review Process

4. Journal Editorial Policy

4.1 Aims, Objectives, and Scope: Coenoses is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across various academic disciplines. Our objective is to foster innovation, knowledge dissemination, and interdisciplinary collaboration through a rigorous peer-review process and ethical publishing standards. The journal welcomes research contributions from diverse fields, including Science, Technology, Medicine, Social Sciences, Business, Arts, and Emerging Research Areas.

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4.2 Subject Areas: Coenoses is a multidisciplinary journal that welcomes high-quality research across various academic disciplines. We publish original research, reviews, and case studies in fields including, but not limited to:

 Science & Technology – Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Material Science
 Medical & Health Sciences – Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Biomedical Research
 Social Sciences & Humanities – Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Education
 Business & Management – Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources
 Arts & Literature – Linguistics, History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies
 Interdisciplinary Research – AI in Healthcare, Sustainable Development, Climate Change

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4.3 Article Processing Charges (APC): Coenoses follows a transparent and affordable APC structure to support high-quality open-access publishing.

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4.4 Publishing Timeline: We ensure a swift and efficient review and publication process:
 Submission to First Decision: 30 days from the date of submission
 Peer Review & Revision Process: 45 days from the date of submission
 Final Acceptance to Publication: 60 days from the date of submission

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4.5 Acceptance Rate: Coenoses maintains a balanced acceptance rate to ensure high-quality research publication:
 Average Acceptance Rate: 20–30%

 Submission Guidelines & Acceptance Criteria

5. Journal Quality Criteria – Content

5.1 Academic Contribution: Coenoses ensures that all published articles demonstrate a clear research motivation, contribute to existing knowledge, and offer practical or theoretical advancements. Research should be original, well-structured, and provide valuable insights for academia, industry, or policymaking.

5.2 Conformity to Journal Scope: All submissions must align with coenoses multidisciplinary scope and adhere to the journal’s aims and objectives. Manuscripts should fit within the journal’s research focus and maintain high academic and ethical standards.

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6. Journal Standards

6.1 Bibliographic Data & Literature Citation: Coenoses follows accurate and standardized referencing in all published articles, ensuring compliance with globally accepted citation formats such as APA, MLA, and Chicago.

6.2 Font & Design: We maintain a professional journal layout with a clear, readable font and structured formatting to enhance the reading experience.

6.3 Infographics & Exhibits: Authors are encouraged to include high-quality visuals, graphs, tables, and supplementary materials to strengthen their research presentation.

6.4 Citation Record: Coenoses is indexed in reputable databases, ensuring wide visibility and accessibility for published research.

6.5 Print Continuum: For print editions, Coenoses maintains consistency in publication, ensuring timely and professional printing standards.

6.6 Online Availability: All articles are available in full-text format online, allowing researchers worldwide to access high-quality academic content.

6.7 Quality of Website: Our journal website is well-maintained, user-friendly, and regularly updated with the latest research, submission guidelines, and announcements.

6.8 Multilingual Availability: Recognizing India’s diverse linguistic landscape, Coenoses aims to support multilingual content where applicable, ensuring wider accessibility for Indian researchers.

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7. Research Ethics

7.1 Ethical Guidelines for Authors: Coenoses upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing practices. Authors must ensure their submissions are original, properly cited, and free from fabrication, falsification, or data manipulation. The journal follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for integrity in research.

7.2 Plagiarism Prevention: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening, and the similarity score must not exceed standard limits (typically below 10-15%). The journal uses advanced plagiarism detection tools to maintain originality.

7.3 Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors, reviewers, and editorial board members must disclose any potential conflicts of interest to ensure transparency. There should be no undue influence or bias in the publication process.

7.4 AI Generated Content Policy: Coenoses maintains a strict policy on AI-generated content. While AI tools may assist in research and language refinement, entirely AI-generated manuscripts are not accepted. Authors must clearly disclose any AI assistance used in their work.

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8. Journal Impact Criteria

8.1 Self-Citation Score: Coenoses maintains a self-citation score of 10.56%, ensuring a balance between internal referencing and wider academic engagement.

8.2 Total Citation Rate: The journal maintains a high citation rate, aligning with similar peer-reviewed scientific publications in the field.

8.3 Cite Score: With a Cite Score of 5.8, Coenoses remains a trusted platform for impactful research, widely cited in coenoses technology and engineering studies.