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Journal Policies

Policies & Ethics

QJ-EIMASCEM follows international standards for ethical publishing

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Publication Ethics

QJ-EIMASCEM follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. All parties involved in the publication process—Publisher, Editors, Reviewers, and Authors—are expected to adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Ethical Standards

Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and unethical research practices are not tolerated. The journal maintains strict ethical oversight throughout the publication process.

Peer Review Process

QJ-EIMASCEM strictly follows a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

1

Submission

Author submits manuscript

2

Initial Screening

Editor assesses relevance & quality

3

Peer Review

2+ independent reviewers

4

Decision

Editor makes final decision

Detailed Review Process

  1. 1 Manuscript undergoes initial screening by Editors for originality, relevance, technical contribution, and plagiarism status
  2. 2 Manuscripts that pass screening are forwarded to double-blind peer review
  3. 3 Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers from editorial board or external experts
  4. 4 Review process normally requires a minimum of eight (8) weeks to reach final decision
  5. 5 Based on reviewers' comments, Editor communicates decision to corresponding author
  6. 6 Authors revise manuscripts according to reviewers' comments
  7. 7 Final decision regarding acceptance or rejection rests solely with the Editors

All official correspondence is conducted via e-mail only.

Plagiarism Policy

Authors submitting manuscripts to QJ-EIMASCEM must strictly adhere to ethical standards regarding originality and plagiarism.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is entirely original and has not been published elsewhere
  • The manuscript is free from plagiarism in any form
  • No part of the article has been copied from other sources without proper citation
  • Appropriate references are provided for all borrowed ideas, text, figures, or data

Plagiarism Detection & Consequences

Detection Tools

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using Crossref Similarity Check, powered by Turnitin.

During Review Process

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the review process, authors will be notified and asked to provide clarification or corrections. Depending on the similarity percentage and severity, the manuscript may be rejected without review.

After Publication

If plagiarism is identified after publication, the article will be permanently removed from the QJ-EIMASCEM archive, and appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with publication ethics.

Open Access Policy

QJ-EIMASCEM is an Open Access Journal

Committed to the free dissemination of scholarly research. All published articles are made freely available on the public internet, allowing users to:

Read

Download

Copy

Distribute

Without financial, legal, or technical barriers. The journal adheres to best practices and high standards of academic publishing to ensure global visibility, accessibility, and impact of published research.

Responsibilities

All parties involved in the publication process have specific responsibilities to ensure ethical and high-quality scholarly publishing.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Accountability: Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published and are accountable for all content published in QJ-EIMASCEM.
  • Fairness: Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, political views, or institutional affiliation.
  • Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or editorial advisers.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal research and must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.
  • Ethical Oversight: Editors are responsible for investigating ethical complaints, addressing misconduct, and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record through corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when required.

Privacy Statement

Data Protection & Privacy

For Journal Website Users:

The names, affiliations, and email addresses entered on the QJ-EIMASCEM journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal. Such information will not be shared, sold, or made available to any third party or used for purposes other than editorial communication, peer review, and publication-related activities.

For Readers & Subscribers:

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Readers who sign up for publishing notifications can be assured that their information will only be used to send Table of Contents for new issues and will not be used for marketing or other purposes.

Policy Updates

These policies are reviewed periodically and may be updated to reflect changes in best practices, ethical guidelines, or journal operations. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to comply with the most current version of these policies.

Last updated: February 06, 2026

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