1. Open Access Policy
IJARIS follows a full open-access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription barriers. Articles can be accessed, downloaded, and shared under the applicable Creative Commons license.
2. Plagiarism Policy
The journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are screened using standard plagiarism detection tools. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate rejection or retraction.
3. COPE Guidelines for Plagiarism
IJARIS follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for handling plagiarism cases. Appropriate actions such as correction, rejection, or retraction are taken based on severity.
4. Copyright Policy
Upon acceptance, authors grant publishing rights to the journal. However, authors retain the right to use their work for academic and research purposes with proper attribution.
5. Rights and Grants to Authors
Authors are allowed to reuse their work in teaching, presentations, and future research, provided proper acknowledgment is given to the original publication.
6. Licensing Policy
All articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing users to share and reuse content for non-commercial purposes with proper citation.
7. Conflict of Interest (COPE Guidelines)
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication process.
8. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
The journal adheres to strict ethical standards, including transparency in peer review, prevention of data falsification, and confidentiality of submissions. All misconduct cases are handled as per ethical guidelines.
9. APC Waiver Policy
IJARIS may provide Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers for deserving authors based on financial constraints. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
10. Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw manuscripts before acceptance. After acceptance or publication, withdrawal is only permitted under exceptional circumstances, such as serious ethical concerns.
11. Human and Animal Rights Policy
For applicable studies, authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards, including informed consent for human participants and humane treatment of animals, along with proper approvals.
12. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda
Errors in published articles are corrected through errata or corrigenda. Serious issues may lead to retraction, with clear explanations provided to maintain transparency.
13. Digital Preservation
The journal ensures long-term preservation of content through reliable digital archiving systems and repositories, maintaining accessibility over time.
14. Advertisement Policy
IJARIS maintains editorial independence and does not allow advertisements to influence published content. Any advertisements, if accepted, are clearly separated from editorial material.
15. Editorial Policies
The editorial board ensures a fair and unbiased peer-review process. All decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance.
16. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure
All contributors must disclose financial support, affiliations, or relationships that may affect the research outcome or interpretation.
17. Participant/Patient Privacy and Consent
Authors must ensure confidentiality of participant data and obtain informed consent before publication. Personal information must be anonymized unless explicit permission is provided.
18. Data Sharing Policy
IJARIS encourages authors to share research data and supporting materials to promote transparency and reproducibility. Authors should include a data availability statement in their manuscripts.
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