Policies

The International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSET) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing, transparency, and ethical integrity. The following policies govern the submission, review, and publication of manuscripts.

1. Peer Review Policy

IJBMS follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published research.

  • Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
  • Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers.
  • Editorial decisions are based on originality, methodological rigor, and relevance.
  • The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

2. Publication Ethics

IJBMS adheres to the ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

  • All participants in the publication process (authors, reviewers, editors) are expected to follow these principles, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability.

3. Plagiarism Policy

The journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.

  • All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools (Turnitin / iThenticate).
  • Acceptable similarity index: ≤ 15–20% (excluding references).
  • Manuscripts exceeding this limit may be rejected.
  • Self-plagiarism and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.

4. Open Access Policy

IJBMS is a fully open-access journal, providing unrestricted access to all published articles.

  • License: CC BY 4.0 License
  • Users may share and adapt content for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.
  • Open access promotes wider dissemination and global visibility of research.

5. Copyright Policy

  • Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.
  • Articles are distributed under the applicable Creative Commons license.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring proper permissions for third-party content.

6. Article Processing Charges (APC)

To support open-access publishing, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable upon acceptance.

  • View APC Details
  • Fees are charged only after acceptance.
  • Waivers may be considered for eligible authors.

7. Retraction and Correction Policy

IJBMS follows standard practices to maintain the accuracy of the scholarly record:

  • Retraction: Issued in cases of plagiarism, unethical conduct, or invalid results.
  • Correction: Issued for errors that do not affect the overall conclusions.

8. Data Availability Policy

Authors are encouraged to ensure transparency and reproducibility of research.

  • Data may be deposited in repositories such as: Zenodo | Figshare.
  • Authors should provide data availability statements where applicable.

9. Digital Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility, all published content is archived in recognized repositories:

LOCKSS | CLOCKSS

  • These systems guarantee permanent access and preservation of scholarly content.

10. Author Responsibilities

Authors must:

  • Ensure originality of submitted work.
  • Properly cite all sources.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Provide accurate data and findings.

11. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.

12. Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring fair and unbiased review.
  • Maintaining confidentiality.
  • Making decisions based on academic merit.

13. Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal request to: contact@scirojournals.com

  • All appeals are reviewed independently to ensure fairness and transparency.