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Ethics and Policy

1: Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

2: Publication Ethics for Researchers/Authors

  1. Originality:
    The research content must be original, and plagiarism should not exceed 20%.
  2. Publication Exclusivity:
    The research content must not be published or submitted elsewhere for publication.
  3. Language Quality:
    The content should be free of spelling and grammatical errors.
  4. Ethical Compliance:
    Research must be conducted ethically, responsibly, and in compliance with all relevant legislation.
  5. Accuracy and Integrity:
    Researchers must present their results clearly and honestly, avoiding fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
  6. Methodological Transparency:
    Methods should be described clearly to allow others to verify the findings.
  7. Data Reliability:
    The research content must be accurate, consistent, complete, and free from biases.
  8. Plagiarism Policy:
    1. All submissions should be checked using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate).
    2. Consequences: Submissions found with plagiarism will be rejected or retracted. Authors may be blacklisted for future submissions.
    3. UGC Guidelines should be followed: Please click on link.

3: Peer Review Policy

  • Review Process
    • Double-Blind Review: Reviewers and authors remain anonymous.
    • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should disclose any conflicts that could affect their impartiality.
    • Reviewer Responsibilities:
      • Maintain confidentiality.
      • Provide constructive, unbiased feedback.
      • Report ethical concerns (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication).
  • Editorial Decisions
    • Decisions are based solely on the manuscript’s scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope.
    • Appeals Process: Authors can appeal editorial decisions with a justified response.

4: Responsibilities of Stakeholders

  • Authors:
    • Ensure accuracy, originality, and proper citations.
    • Disclose all conflicts of interest and sources of funding.
    • Participate in the peer-review process if requested.
  • Reviewers:
    • Provide objective, timely, and constructive feedback.
    • Maintain confidentiality and disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Editors:
    • Ensure a fair and transparent review process.
    • Uphold ethical standards and address misconduct promptly.

5: Publication Transparency

  • Clearly communicate policies on fees, editorial processes, and timeframes.
  • Publish an annual report on journal performance and ethical compliance.

User Privacy Policy

  1. We may publish some personal information such as name, photo, designation, organization, and location (city, state, country) on our website, which can be accessed by anyone. However, sensitive information like email, phone number, address, banking details, and ID/address proof are kept private and not published. Such information may be used internally or shared for communication or payment purposes (e.g., certificates), with user consent.
  2. We do not collect or share sensitive personal information like race, religion, sexual orientation, or health data. Users can request the removal of their personal information, but any publicly accessed data before the request may still be available elsewhere.

Copyright Infringement Claims

  1. We prioritize all claims related to copyright, prior publication, or patents and will take corrective actions accordingly. Any claims of copyright infringement should be submitted to us via the contact methods listed on our contact page. The claim must include documented evidence showing that the content was published, copyrighted, or patented by the aggrieved party prior to the publication date of the concerned research/article on our journal/website.
  2. Upon receiving a claim, we will notify the author to provide an explanation, and the discussion will be transparent to both parties. We reserve the right to determine the validity of such claims. If the claim is deemed valid, the affected research/article will be removed from all pages, archives, and servers under our control.

Refund Policy

No corresponding amount will be refunded after the research paper is published or the DOI is generated. However, if the research paper has not been published yet, the author may request a refund. In such cases, the refund amount will be 50% of the corresponding publication fee.