How to Submit
Manuscripts are submitted through the Submission portal:
Submission Portal: https://www.portal.pillarscholar.org/index.php/pirj/about/submissions
Authors should review Author Guidelines, ensure proper formatting (APA 7), list all authors with ORCID IDs, and include conflict-of-interest statements.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
per accepted article
- Waivers available for low-income authors
- No submission fees
- Payments processed securely via Stripe or PayPal
Article Types
Original Research Articles
3,000–8,000 words
Comprehensive studies presenting new findings and methodologies
Review Articles / Systematic Reviews
4,000–9,000 words
Comprehensive analysis of existing research in a field
Short Reports / Brief Communications
1,000–2,500 words
Concise reports of preliminary findings or important updates
Methodological Papers
2,000–4,000 words
Papers focusing on research methods and approaches
Perspectives / Commentaries
1,000–2,000 words
Opinion pieces and expert commentary on current issues
Case Studies and Field Notes
Up to 3,000 words
Detailed case analyses and field research documentation
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.