Policies

Policies

  1. Peer Review Policy
  2. Publication Ethics
  3. Open Access Policy
  4. Copyright & Licensing
  5. Plagiarism Policy
  6. Retraction Policy
  7. Archiving Policy
  8. Conflict of Interest Policy
  1. Peer Review Policy

IEJBAS follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and relevance of published research.

  • All submitted manuscripts are initially screened by the Editorial Office for scope, format, and plagiarism.
  • Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or an Associate Editor.
  • Each manuscript is reviewed by a minimum of two independent expert reviewers.
  • Reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the review process.
  • Based on reviewers’ comments, the editor may recommend acceptance, revision, or rejection.
  • The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

The average review time is 4–6 weeks. IEJCSA ensures that all reviews are conducted fairly and without conflict of interest.

  1. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

IEJBAS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors’ Responsibilities

  • Submit original research work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
  • Properly cite all sources and acknowledge contributions.
  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification.

Editors’ Responsibilities

  • Ensure fair and unbiased editorial decisions.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Address ethical complaints and take corrective actions when required.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

  • Provide objective and constructive reviews.
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest.
  1. Open Access Policy

IEJBAS is an open-access journal, providing immediate and free access to all published articles.

  • All content is freely available without subscription or registration.
  • Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, and use articles for lawful purposes with proper attribution.
  1. Copyright and Licensing Policy
  • Authors retain the copyright of their published work in IEJCSA.
  • Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
  • This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
  1. Plagiarism Policy

IEJCSA strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form.

  • All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software.
  • Manuscripts with significant plagiarism will be rejected.
  • Self-plagiarism and duplicate publication are not permitted.
  1. Retraction and Correction Policy

IEJCSA may retract or correct articles in cases of:

  • Proven plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Ethical violations
  • Major errors affecting the validity of the work
  1. Archiving and Preservation Policy

IEJCSA ensures long-term digital preservation of its published content through:

  • Secure publisher-managed backups
  • Journal management system archiving
  1. Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research or review process.