POLICES

POLICIES

Policies of the European Advanced Journal for Science & Engineering (EAJSE)

The European Advanced Journal for Science & Engineering (EAJSE) follows strict ethical and publishing policies to ensure high-quality research dissemination, integrity, and transparency. These policies apply to all authors, reviewers, and editorial members involved in the publication process.

1. Editorial & Peer-Review Policy

1.1 Peer-Review Process

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
  • Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers for originality, significance, and technical quality.
  • The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection based on reviewers' recommendations.

1.2 Editorial Independence

  • The editorial team ensures objective and unbiased evaluation of all manuscripts.
  • Editors and reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if necessary.

2. Ethical & Plagiarism Policy

2.1 Originality & Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All submissions are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin/iThenticate or equivalent tools.
  • The acceptable plagiarism threshold is below 10%, including references.
  • Plagiarism or self-plagiarism will result in immediate rejection.

2.2 Research Misconduct

  • Falsification, fabrication, or unethical data manipulation is strictly prohibited.
  • Any ethical concerns raised by reviewers or readers will be investigated thoroughly.

3. Copyright & Open Access Policy

3.1 Licensing & Copyright

  • All articles published in EAJSE are Open Access under the Creative Commons (CC BY) License.
  • Authors retain full copyright and grant the journal non-exclusive rights for distribution.

3.2 Data Sharing & Reproducibility

  • Authors are encouraged to share research data for transparency and reproducibility.
  • Any proprietary or sensitive data must have proper permissions before publication.

4. Submission & Publication Policy

4.1 Submission Process

4.2 Fees & Processing Charges

  • EAJSE is an Open Access journal, and publication fees apply.
  • Publication Fee: [To be updated]
  • Fee waivers or discounts are available for authors from low-income countries upon request.

5. Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any conflicts of interest related to submitted work.
  • Funding sources, affiliations, and financial interests must be disclosed in the manuscript.

6. Retraction & Correction Policy

6.1 Article Retraction

  • Articles may be retracted if found to contain plagiarism, data manipulation, or ethical violations.
  • A retraction notice will be published explaining the reason for withdrawal.

6.2 Corrections & Errata

  • Authors can request minor corrections post-publication if errors are detected.
  • Major corrections affecting results or conclusions will be published as errata.

7. Privacy & Confidentiality Policy

  • The journal respects author and reviewer privacy and does not disclose information without permission.
  • Reviewers' identities remain anonymous throughout the peer-review process.

8. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy

  • The journal does not accept advertisements or sponsored content that may compromise editorial integrity.
  • Any funding or sponsorships must be disclosed in the article.

9. Appeals & Complaints Policy

  • Authors can appeal editorial decisions by providing valid reasons.
  • Complaints regarding the publication process must be submitted to editor@esa-research.com.

Compliance & Enforcement

Failure to comply with journal policies may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or a ban from future submissions.

For more details, visit our Journal Policies Page or contact editor@esa-research.com.