Policies

Privacy Policy

IJIER respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. The journal collects data from authors, reviewers, and subscribers solely for the purpose of managing submissions, peer review, publication, and communication.

  • Personal data is used only for editorial and publication purposes.
  • Data is stored securely in accordance with OJS best practices.
  • Emails and contact information are never shared with third parties without consent.
  • Cookies are used minimally to enhance website functionality.

Terms of Use

By accessing IJIER, you agree to the following terms:

  • All content is provided for scholarly and educational purposes.
  • Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution is prohibited, except as allowed by the Creative Commons license.
  • Users must comply with all applicable copyright laws.
  • The journal is not responsible for external websites linked from our content.
  • All users agree to use the site ethically and respectfully.

Copyright & Licensing Policy

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJIER a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article.

  • All articles are published under CC BY 4.0 License.
  • Authors may reuse content in teaching or subsequent publications with proper attribution.
  • The journal may reproduce content for promotional or archival purposes with attribution.

Open Access Policy

The International Journal for Innovation Education and Research (IJIER) is an open access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to anyone worldwide without subscription or paywall barriers. Our open access policy promotes visibility, citation, and dissemination of research while supporting global knowledge sharing.

Key Principles

  • Free Access: All articles are immediately available online upon publication at no cost to readers.
  • Author Rights: Authors retain copyright to their work and grant IJIER a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article.
  • Licensing: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing reuse, redistribution, and adaptation with proper attribution.
  • Compliance: Open access ensures compliance with institutional, funding, and international OA mandates.
  • Preservation: All content is preserved through digital archiving systems including LOCKSS and CLOCKSS to guarantee long-term availability.

Benefits for Authors and Readers

  • Global visibility and readership for your research
  • Faster dissemination of new findings to the scientific community
  • Maximized citation and impact potential
  • Ethical, transparent, and fully accessible scholarly communication

Publication Ethics

IJIER upholds the highest standards of scholarly publishing integrity.

  • All submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Peer reviewers provide confidential, objective evaluations.
  • Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and ensure accuracy of data.
  • Plagiarism, duplicate publication, or falsification may result in rejection or retraction.
  • Corrections and editorial notices are issued as necessary.

Correction & Retraction Policy

To maintain scholarly integrity, IJIER may correct or retract articles when necessary.

  • Minor errors: corrected with a note or editorial notice.
  • Major ethical or data issues: retracted formally with notice linked to original article.
  • All actions are transparent and documented to preserve the academic record.
  • Complaints should be submitted via ijier@scholarsjournal.net.

Conflict of Interest Policy

All parties involved in the publication process must disclose potential conflicts of interest:

  • Authors: financial, personal, or academic interests influencing content.
  • Reviewers: professional or personal connections with authors.
  • Editors: relationships that may affect impartial decisions.
  • Disclosure ensures fair and unbiased peer review.

Data Sharing & Availability Policy

IJIER encourages transparency and reproducibility of research:

  • Authors should provide access to underlying data supporting findings whenever possible.
  • Data should be deposited in recognized repositories or supplementary files linked to the article.
  • Exceptions must be explained, e.g., privacy, legal restrictions.

Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers are essential to maintaining journal quality:

  • Maintain confidentiality of all manuscripts under review.
  • Provide constructive, evidence-based feedback.
  • Declare conflicts of interest before accepting a review.
  • Submit reviews on time to support efficient editorial workflow.
  • Respect authors’ work and avoid any misappropriation of ideas.

Author Guidelines

  • Submit original manuscripts in accordance with journal scope.
  • Follow the template and formatting instructions available on the journal website.
  • All authors must meet authorship criteria and declare contributions.
  • Include all necessary ethical approvals and informed consents.
  • Review the submission checklist to avoid delays in processing.

Plagiarism Policy

IJIER strictly prohibits plagiarism:

  • All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.
  • Submissions with substantial overlap or copied content may be rejected.
  • Authors are responsible for proper citation of references and paraphrasing.
  • Repeated violations may result in banning from future submissions.

Appeals Policy

Authors may appeal editorial decisions if they believe there was an error or unfair evaluation:

  • Submit a written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief detailing reasons and supporting evidence.
  • The editorial board reviews the appeal impartially.
  • Final decision is communicated within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Appeals are based on evidence, not opinions or personal preference.