POLICIES

Zonal Journal of Researcher’s Inventory (ZJRI)

1. Archiving and Preservation Policy

  • The journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published research content. The journal follows recognized digital preservation practices to protect scholarly articles from data loss and ensure continued access.

    The journal supports digital preservation through trusted archiving systems, including:

    • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
    • CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
    • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

    These preservation systems create secure and distributed copies of published content to maintain permanent availability and protect against technological changes or unexpected data loss.

    The journal maintains regular backups of published articles and journal records. Published content remains accessible through the journal website and approved preservation services.

    LOCKSS Gateway:
    https://zjri.online/index.php/Journal/gateway/lockss

    CLOCKSS Gateway:
    https://zjri.online/index.php/Journal/gateway/clockss

2. Peer Review Policy

  • Purpose: The peer review policy is designed to ensure the quality and credibility of the journal by subjecting all submitted articles to rigorous evaluation by qualified experts in the field. This process ensures that the published articles are of high academic quality and contribute new knowledge to the field.

  • Process: Upon submission, each manuscript is reviewed by two or more independent reviewers who assess the validity, quality, and originality of the research. The peer review process follows a double-blind approach, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. This helps to maintain objectivity and prevent bias.

  • Selection Criteria: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, the significance of its contribution to the field, the robustness of its research methodology, and its relevance to the journal’s scope. Articles with significant flaws, lack of innovation, or methodological weaknesses are typically rejected.

  • Review Timeline: The review process is usually completed within 4-6 weeks, after which authors are promptly notified of the decision. If revisions are needed, the authors are provided with detailed feedback from the reviewers, and they are given the opportunity to resubmit a revised version of their manuscript.

3. Paper Prints Policy

  • Purpose: This policy aims to clarify how paper versions of the journal are distributed and managed, particularly in a digital-first environment. The majority of journal subscribers access content digitally, but a limited number of printed copies may be made available for those who prefer hard copies or require them for institutional or personal reasons.

  • Print Availability: While the journal is primarily available in a digital format, printed copies of individual articles or full issues may be requested by authors, subscribers, or institutions. These copies are available at an additional cost and subject to availability.

  • Subscription: A limited number of print subscriptions may be available on an annual basis for those who wish to receive physical copies of each journal issue. Print subscriptions are subject to the availability of resources and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

4. Withdrawal Policy

  • Purpose: The withdrawal policy defines the circumstances under which authors can retract or withdraw their submission before it moves forward in the review or publication process. This policy ensures clarity in the submission process and gives authors the flexibility to withdraw their work for any reason, ensuring fairness and transparency.

  • Conditions: Authors are allowed to withdraw their manuscript at any time before it is accepted for publication. Once a manuscript has passed the peer review process and is accepted for publication, it cannot be withdrawn unless there are significant reasons such as ethical concerns or new developments related to the manuscript.

  • Procedure: To withdraw a manuscript, the author must submit a formal withdrawal request to the editorial office. The request should include the manuscript title, the reason for withdrawal, and the stage of the review process. Upon approval, the manuscript will be removed from the review queue and the submission system.

5. Refund Policy

  • Purpose: This policy outlines the circumstances under which authors may be entitled to a refund, especially regarding submission or publication fees. It clarifies the process for requesting refunds, ensuring that authors understand their rights and obligations.

  • Conditions: Refunds are generally provided if an article is withdrawn by the author before the peer review process begins. Once a manuscript has been sent out for peer review or has entered the publication process, no refunds will be issued.

  • Processing: Refund requests must be submitted in writing and are typically processed within 2-3 weeks of receipt. The journal will review the request to ensure that it complies with the policy conditions. Refunds will be made to the original payment method unless otherwise agreed upon.

6. Publication Ethics

  • Purpose:
    The journal follows ethical publishing standards to ensure research integrity, transparency, and credibility. The policy prevents unethical practices, including plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, and conflicts of interest.

    Ethical Principles:
    The journal follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submitted research must be original, accurately reported, properly cited, and conducted according to responsible research practices.

    Author Responsibilities:
    Authors must submit original work, provide accurate information, acknowledge all sources and contributions, disclose funding and conflicts of interest, and ensure that manuscripts are not published or under review elsewhere.

    Editor and Reviewer Responsibilities:
    Editors ensure fair, transparent, and unbiased manuscript processing. Reviewers provide confidential, objective, and constructive evaluations and must declare any conflicts of interest.

    Conflict of Interest

    Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that may affect the research or review process. Manuscripts are evaluated through a fair and transparent peer review system.

    Research Misconduct

    The journal investigates allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, unethical practices, and authorship issues according to ethical guidelines.

    Human and Animal Research Ethics

    Studies involving humans or animals must follow relevant ethical standards and include required approvals and consent information.

    Corrections and Retractions

    The journal maintains the accuracy of the scholarly record by publishing corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary.The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and responsible research practices.

7. Plagiarism Policy

  • Purpose: This policy addresses the issue of plagiarism, defining it as the use of others’ work, ideas, or data without proper acknowledgment. The policy is in place to maintain the academic integrity of the journal and to prevent the publication of plagiarized content.

  • Detection: All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin or iThenticate. Any manuscript that is found to have significant overlap with existing published work will be rejected immediately.

  • Consequences: If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the publication process, the manuscript will be rejected, and the author(s) may be banned from submitting future articles. Authors are expected to properly cite all sources, and failure to do so will result in serious consequences for both the author(s) and the integrity of the journal.

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