Author Policies
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1. Human and Animal Rights Policy
For research involving human or animal subjects, IJITCE mandates compliance with ethical standards to ensure the dignity and rights of participants. Human research must adhere to the Declaration of Helsinki, requiring informed consent and protection of identifiable information. Animal studies must follow ARRIVE guidelines and relevant animal welfare laws, ensuring ethical handling and reporting of animal subjects. Authors must clearly state ethical compliance in the methods section of their manuscripts.
2. Withdrawal Policy
IJITCE aims to minimize unnecessary manuscript withdrawals, especially in advanced review stages, to conserve resources. Authors intending to withdraw their submission should communicate exclusively through email with the editorial team. It is recommended that authors carefully review their manuscripts before submission to avoid the need for withdrawal.
3. Data Sharing Policy
To encourage transparency and reproducibility, IJITCE supports data sharing. Authors should make research data available either as supplementary files or through credible data repositories. However, any shared data must respect participant confidentiality and legal considerations. This policy helps ensure that research findings are accessible for validation and further research.
4. Digital Preservation
IJITCE is committed to long-term digital preservation of all published content. Through reliable archiving practices, the journal ensures that articles remain accessible and usable for future research and reference.
5. Participant Privacy and Informed Consent
Protection of participant privacy is essential, and authors are required to remove or anonymize any identifying information, including names, photos, or medical data unless explicit consent is obtained. IJITCE expects an informed consent statement to be included in the manuscript for all research involving human subjects.
6. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
IJITCE maintains the accuracy and integrity of its publications. Errata are issued for minor errors, retractions are applied for significant ethical issues, and corrigenda address author-submitted corrections after publication. This policy ensures that readers receive corrected information, maintaining the journal's credibility.
7. Checklist for Submission
Authors are advised to follow a detailed checklist provided by IJITCE to confirm that all essential elements, including ethical statements, data availability, and formatting, are included in their manuscripts. This checklist streamlines the review process and reduces the need for revisions.
8. Submission of Manuscript
Manuscripts should be submitted via the IJITCE online submission platform, adhering to the journal’s formatting guidelines. A sample paper template is available to help authors comply with IJITCE’s structural and stylistic requirements, facilitating a smoother review process.
9. Author’s Agreement Form
IJITCE requires authors to sign an agreement form verifying the originality of their work, granting rights to publish, and affirming their adherence to all ethical standards. This form helps IJITCE maintain ethical publication practices and protect author rights.
10. Manuscript Preparation
The journal provides detailed guidelines for manuscript preparation, which include formatting requirements for headings, figures, tables, references, and other components. Proper adherence to these guidelines ensures consistency across publications and expedites the review process.
11. Article Processing Charge (APC)
An APC is required to support the open-access publication process, covering peer review, editing, and hosting expenses. Specific fees are outlined at the time of acceptance, and IJITCE may offer financial assistance through APC waivers for eligible authors.
12. Complaints Policy
IJITCE has a complaints policy to address issues or grievances raised by authors, reviewers, or readers. Complaints should be directed to the editorial office for transparent investigation and resolution.
13. English Language Editing
To improve readability and accessibility, IJITCE recommends English language editing services for non-native English-speaking authors. Authors are encouraged to use professional editing services to ensure that language quality meets the journal’s standards.
14. Licensing Policy
All IJITCE articles are published under an open-access license, allowing free and unrestricted access to research. This policy supports wide dissemination of knowledge and aligns with global open-access principles, ensuring readers worldwide can access published research.
15. Sample Paper
IJITCE offers a sample paper template to help authors format their manuscripts correctly, ensuring consistency with the journal’s layout and style requirements. This template serves as a practical guide during manuscript preparation.
16. APC Waiver Policy
For authors from low-income regions or those facing financial constraints, IJITCE may provide partial or full APC waivers. This is considered on a case-by-case basis to support equal access to publication for all researchers.
17. Plagiarism Policy
IJITCE enforces a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Manuscripts undergo screening to confirm originality, and works found to contain plagiarized content are rejected. Authors are expected to cite all sources accurately and avoid duplication.
18. Open Access Policy
IJITCE follows an open-access publication model, ensuring free access to all published research. This approach promotes broad dissemination, allowing anyone to read, download, and share articles without restrictions.
19. Rights and Grants to the Author
Authors retain certain rights to their work under IJITCE’s publication agreement. While IJITCE obtains exclusive publishing rights, authors retain re-use rights and are encouraged to share and distribute their published research within allowable limits.
20. Copyright Policy
Upon publication, copyright is transferred to IJITCE, granting the journal exclusive publishing rights while allowing authors personal rights to reuse their work for educational and research purposes.
