The International Journal of Research Publications in Engineering, Technology and Management (IJRPETM) (ISSN: 2454-7875) follows clear and transparent policies to ensure academic integrity, quality, and ethical publishing practices. These policies guide authors, reviewers, and editors throughout the publication process.

1. Open Access Policy

IJRPETM is an open-access journal, meaning all published articles are freely and permanently accessible online without subscription or paywall barriers. Authors retain the copyright of their work, and readers are free to read, download, cite, and share articles for academic and non-commercial use.

2. Peer-Review Policy

• All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure fairness, transparency, and quality.
• At least two independent experts review each submission before a decision is made.
• The editorial board ensures timely communication of review outcomes and constructive feedback to authors.

3. Plagiarism Policy

• IJRPETM has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism.
• All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools before review.
• Submissions with significant similarity (beyond acceptable academic standards) will be rejected or sent back for correction.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring originality and proper citation of sources.

4. Publication Ethics Policy

IJRPETM adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to maintain ethical standards in publishing.

• Authors must provide accurate, original, and honest research contributions.
• Reviewers must provide fair, confidential, and unbiased evaluations.
• Editors are responsible for making impartial decisions, free from conflict of interest.
• Any case of academic misconduct (fabrication, falsification, duplicate submission) will result in rejection or retraction of the article.

5. Copyright & Licensing Policy

• Authors retain the copyright of their published work.
• Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing free use, distribution, and reproduction with proper citation.
• Authors grant IJRPETM the right to publish and index their work in academic databases.

6. Archiving Policy

• All published articles are archived in digital repositories to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility.
• The journal maintains backups of all published content to safeguard against data loss.

7. Withdrawal & Retraction Policy

• Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before acceptance, provided valid reasons are given.
• If serious issues (plagiarism, ethical misconduct, data manipulation) are discovered post-publication, the article will be retracted with an official notice.
• Retraction decisions follow COPE guidelines.

8. Author Responsibilities

• Ensure originality and proper acknowledgment of sources.
• Disclose conflicts of interest, funding sources, or financial support.
• Follow submission guidelines strictly for smooth processing.

9. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Provide objective, timely, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
• Avoid conflicts of interest when accepting reviews.

10. Editorial Responsibilities

• Ensure fairness, transparency, and confidentiality in editorial decisions.
• Maintain the integrity of the publication record.
• Take corrective action in cases of research or ethical misconduct.