Journal Policy - IJOER Engineering Journal
Our Policy Commitment
International Journal of Engineering Research and Science (IJOER) maintains comprehensive policies covering publication ethics, peer review practices, author guidelines, copyright, and editorial duties to ensure academic integrity and quality in all published engineering research.
Policy Contents
1. Policy Overview
IJOER believes engineering research should be conducted and published with the highest standards of integrity. Our policy framework is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and quality in all aspects of the publication process.
Policy Principles
- Academic Integrity: Uphold highest standards of engineering research ethics
- Transparency: Clear and open publication processes
- Fairness: Equitable treatment of all stakeholders
- Quality: Rigorous peer review and editorial standards
- Accessibility: Open access to published engineering research
- Accountability: Clear responsibility and accountability
Policy Review Schedule
Regular policy review cycle:
- Annual comprehensive review
- Biannual stakeholder consultation
- Quarterly editorial board review
- Continuous monitoring and updates
Last review: April 12, 2026
2. Core Publication Policies
Essential Policies
These fundamental policies govern manuscript submission, review, and publication processes at IJOER.
Peer Review Policy
Double-Blind Peer Review:
- Comprehensive double-blind review process
- Minimum two independent reviewers
- Reviewer selection based on engineering expertise
- Transparent review criteria
- Timely review completion (7-10 days)
- Constructive feedback to authors
Plagiarism Policy
Originality Requirements:
- Mandatory plagiarism checking via iThenticate
- Maximum 20% similarity index (5% excluding references)
- Proper citation and attribution required
- Consequences for plagiarism defined
- Self-plagiarism guidelines
- Text recycling policies
Publication Ethics Policy
- COPE guidelines compliance
- Authorship criteria and contributions (ICMJE 4 criteria)
- Conflict of interest disclosure required
- Research misconduct handling procedures
- Data fabrication prevention measures
- Ethical approval requirements
Open Access Policy
- Gold open access model
- Creative Commons licensing (CC BY-NC 4.0)
- Author copyright retention
- Immediate online publication
- No subscription barriers
- Global accessibility to engineering research
3. Editorial Board Policies
Editorial Responsibilities
- Editorial Independence: Decisions based on academic merit
- Confidentiality: Protect author and reviewer identities
- Timeliness: Efficient manuscript handling
- Transparency: Clear decision-making processes
- Fairness: Equitable treatment of all submissions
- Quality Control: Maintain publication standards
Reviewer Policies
- Expertise: Review within area of engineering competence
- Constructive Feedback: Provide helpful technical comments
- Timeliness: Complete reviews within 7-10 days
- Confidentiality: Protect manuscript content
- Objectivity: Unbiased evaluation
- Conflict Disclosure: Declare any conflicts
Editorial Board Policy
- Board member selection criteria based on engineering expertise
- Term duration and renewal process
- Responsibilities and duties defined
- Meeting and participation requirements
- Performance evaluation annually
- Resignation and replacement procedures
Reviewer Board Policy
- Reviewer selection process based on engineering expertise
- Reviewer recognition and credit via Publons/ORCID
- Review quality standards defined
- Reviewer training and support provided
- Reviewer database management
- Reviewer performance tracking
5. Copyright & Licensing Policies
Intellectual Property Rights
Policies governing copyright, licensing, permissions, and reuse of published material from IJOER.
Copyright Policy
Copyright Retention:
- Author copyright retention (no transfer)
- Journal receives non-exclusive license to publish
- Copyright infringement procedures
- Author reuse rights unlimited
- Institutional repository deposit permitted
- Copyright violation consequences
Licensing Policy
Creative Commons License:
- CC BY-NC 4.0 license application
- Commercial use requires permission
- Derivative works guidelines
- Attribution requirements
- License compatibility
- License enforcement
Article Sharing Policy
- Accepted manuscript sharing permitted
- Published article sharing allowed (CC BY-NC)
- Social media sharing guidelines
- Institutional repository deposit (immediate, no embargo)
- Commercial sharing restrictions noted
- Citation requirements specified
Permissions Policy
- Permission request procedures defined
- Commercial use permissions from authors
- Educational use permitted under CC BY-NC
- Translation permissions from authors
- Reprint permissions process
- Permission fees (if applicable)
6. Additional Policies
Privacy Policy
- Personal data protection (GDPR compliant)
- Data collection purposes specified
- Data sharing restrictions
- Cookies and tracking policies
- User rights and control
- Data security measures (AES-256 encryption)
Archiving Policy
- Digital preservation strategy (CLOCKSS/LOCKSS)
- Long-term accessibility guaranteed
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Format migration planning
- Disaster recovery plan
- Archive locations (multiple geographic)
Advertisement Policy
- Advertisement acceptance criteria for engineering products
- Engineering advertisement standards
- Advertisement placement guidelines
- Conflict of interest avoidance
- Advertisement review process
- Complaint handling procedures
Content Update Policy
- Content correction procedures (erratum/corrigendum)
- Version control maintained
- Update notifications provided
- Historical version maintenance
- Update frequency as needed
- Update approval process ($200 fee for post-publication)
7. Publication Process
Publication Workflow
- Submission: Online manuscript submission via email or portal
- Initial Check: Format and completeness review (24-48 hours)
- Peer Review: Double-blind expert review (7-10 days)
- Decision: Editor decision based on reviews
- Revision: Author revisions if required
- Acceptance: Final acceptance decision
- Production: Copyediting and typesetting
- Publication: Online publication (1st of each month)
Processing Timeline
- Initial decision: 7-10 days
- Peer review: 7-14 days
- Revision period: 2-4 weeks
- Final acceptance: 1-2 weeks
- Production: 2-4 weeks
- Publication: Immediate online
Article Processing Charges (APC)
IJOER follows an open access publishing model with the following fee structure (payment only after acceptance):
₹4,000 (India) / $100 (International)
₹3,000 (India) / $80 (International)
₹2,000 (India) / $60 (International)
8. Policy Updates & Contact
Policy Feedback
We welcome feedback about our policies:
- Email: info@ijoer.com
- Phone: +91-7665235235
- Response Time: Within 5 business days
- Feedback Form: Online policy feedback via contact page
- Editorial Board: Direct board contact available
- Confidentiality: All feedback treated confidentially
Policy Assistance
For policy clarification or assistance:
- Contact editorial office
- Request policy interpretation
- Seek specific guidance
- Request policy exceptions
- Get compliance assistance
- Request training materials
Regular Policy Review
This journal policy document undergoes quarterly review to reflect current publishing standards, technological changes, and stakeholder feedback. We update policies as improvements are implemented and new standards are adopted.
Policy Support
For policy questions, clarification, or assistance:
Email: info@ijoer.com
Phone: +91-7665235235
Response: We respond to all policy inquiries within 5 business days. Please provide specific details about your query for faster resolution.
Policy Document Details
Original Publication Date
March 1, 2015
Last Review Date
April 12, 2026
Next Review Date
July 12, 2026
Note: This policy document applies to all submissions to IJOER Engineering Journal. All authors, reviewers, and editorial board members are expected to comply with these policies. The journal reserves the right to update policies as needed to maintain publishing standards.