Editorial Policies

The International Journal of Engineering Applications and Innovations (INTLJEAI) is committed to upholding the highest standards of editorial integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct. Our editorial policies are designed to ensure fairness, quality, and integrity in all aspects of the publishing process. The following outlines our editorial policies:

1. Scope and Focus:

  • INTLJEAI publishes original research articles, reviews, and innovative applications in all areas of engineering.
  • We welcome submissions that contribute to advancing the understanding and application of engineering principles and technologies.
  • Manuscripts must adhere to the journal's scope and focus, as outlined in our aims and scope statement available on our website.

2. Authorship and Originality:

  • Authors should ensure that their submitted manuscript represents original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • All authors listed on the manuscript should have made significant contributions to the research and agree to its submission for publication.
  • Any sources of funding or potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed by the authors.

3. Peer Review Process:

  • All manuscripts submitted to INTLJEAI undergo a rigorous peer review process conducted by experts in the relevant field.
  • The peer review process is single-blind, where the identities of reviewers are concealed from authors to ensure impartiality and objectivity.
  • Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommendations to help authors improve the quality and clarity of their work.

4. Editorial Independence:

  • Editorial decisions are made independently by Associate Editors or Editorial Board members based on the scientific merit and relevance of the manuscript.
  • Editorial decisions are not influenced by factors such as the authors' nationality, institutional affiliation, or funding sources.
  • The Editor-in-Chief oversees the editorial process to ensure consistency, fairness, and adherence to journal policies.

5. Conflicts of Interest:

  • Editors, reviewers, and journal staff are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their objectivity or decision-making process.
  • Conflicts of interest may include financial interests, personal relationships, or professional affiliations that could bias the interpretation or evaluation of the research.
  • Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest, and alternative handling editors will be appointed.

6. Corrections and Retractions:

  • INTLJEAI is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record and addressing errors or inaccuracies promptly and transparently.
  • Authors should promptly notify the journal if they discover errors or inaccuracies in their published manuscript and cooperate with the editorial team to issue corrections or retractions as necessary.
  • The journal reserves the right to retract published articles in cases of ethical misconduct, data fabrication, plagiarism, or other forms of scholarly misconduct.

7. Data Sharing and Transparency:

  • Authors should provide access to raw data and materials used in their research to facilitate transparency, reproducibility, and verification of results.
  • Authors should ensure that data presented in their manuscript are accurate, complete, and transparently reported to allow for independent validation and replication by other researchers.

8. Contact Information:

  • For inquiries or concerns regarding editorial policies or ethical issues, please contact the Editorial Office at editor@intljeai.com
  • Reports of ethical misconduct or violations of editorial policies will be thoroughly investigated by the journal's editorial team, and appropriate actions will be taken to address any breaches of conduct.

INTLJEAI is dedicated to promoting ethical research and publication practices and fostering a scholarly community built on integrity, transparency, and accountability. We appreciate the cooperation and support of all individuals involved in the publishing process in upholding these editorial policies.