Introduction
These policies explain how manuscripts are prepared, evaluated and published, the ethical standards expected of authors, reviewers and editors, how published work may be accessed and reused, and how this website handles information. Authors should read the relevant sections before preparing a manuscript; journal-specific terms are stated on the respective journal website.
Peer Review Policy
A fair, transparent, and systematic manuscript evaluation process.
Peer Review Process
Step 1
Manuscript Submission
Authors submit their manuscripts according to the journal's submission guidelines.
Step 2
Initial Editorial Screening
The editorial team checks the manuscript for scope, originality, completeness, formatting, and basic academic suitability.
Step 3
Reviewer Assignment
Manuscripts suitable for further consideration are assigned to qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
Step 4
Peer Review
Reviewers assess originality, research methodology, academic contribution, clarity, and relevance.
Step 5
Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer comments and editorial assessment, the manuscript may be accepted, accepted subject to revision, returned for major revision, or rejected.
- Accepted
- Accepted subject to revision
- Returned for major revision
- Rejected
Step 6
Revision and Final Evaluation
Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts and respond to reviewer comments.
Step 7
Final Acceptance and Publication
Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, proofreading, final approval, and publication.
Important Information
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
ResearchX is committed to maintaining ethical standards and academic integrity in scholarly publishing.
Ethical Publishing Principles
All journals published under the organisation are expected to follow transparent editorial procedures and responsible publication practices.
Responsibilities of Authors
- Originality and Plagiarism
- Authors must submit original work that has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal. All submissions may be checked for similarity.
- Authorship
- All listed authors should have made a genuine academic contribution to the research and must approve the final manuscript.
- Human and Animal Research
- Research involving human participants or animals must comply with applicable ethical requirements and should include relevant ethics approval and consent statements wherever required.
Editors, Reviewers and Peer Review
- Peer Review
- Manuscripts will undergo editorial screening and the applicable peer-review process before a publication decision is made.
- Editorial Responsibilities
- Editors must evaluate manuscripts objectively, based on academic merit, originality, relevance, and quality, without discrimination.
- Reviewer Responsibilities
- Reviewers should maintain confidentiality, provide constructive feedback, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Research Integrity and Post-Publication
- Conflicts of Interest
- Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose relevant financial, professional, or personal conflicts that could influence the publication process.
- Research Misconduct
- Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, and other forms of research misconduct are unacceptable.
- Corrections and Retractions
- Where significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, appropriate corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions may be issued.
- Complaints and Appeals
- Authors may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions or publication ethics. Such matters will be reviewed through an appropriate editorial procedure.
Ethics Guidance
Open Access Policy
Supporting the wider dissemination of scholarly knowledge through open-access publishing.
Open Access Principles
Where a journal operates under an open-access model, its published articles are made freely available to readers through the journal website without subscription barriers.
- Free online access to published scholarly articles.
- Wider dissemination of academic research.
- Support for knowledge sharing and academic collaboration.
- Clear information about copyright and licensing.
- Transparent publication and reuse conditions.
Journal-Specific Terms
The specific open-access licence, copyright ownership, and reuse permissions shall be clearly mentioned on each journal's website and within its published articles.
Copyright and Licensing Policy
Clear information about copyright ownership, permitted reuse, distribution, and licensing terms.
Copyright and Licensing
Copyright and licensing conditions are governed by the individual journal's declared publication policy. Authors must be informed about copyright ownership, permitted reuse, distribution, and licensing terms before publication.
Creative Commons Licences
Where applicable, Creative Commons licences may be used to define the conditions under which published articles can be shared, reproduced, or adapted.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts do not infringe third-party copyright or intellectual property rights.
Where This Information Appears
The applicable copyright and licensing information will be displayed on the respective journal website and publication pages.
Indexing, Abstracting, Archiving and DOI
Promoting discoverability, accurate citation metadata, and long-term preservation.
Current Status
No indexing is claimed. Status is journal-specific and will be shown only after official confirmation from the service.
DOIs are displayed only after successful registration through an authorised registration agency.
ResearchX's stated aim: improve visibility, accurate metadata and long-term preservation of published research.
Indexing, Abstracting and Archiving
ResearchX International Journals and Publications recognises the importance of discoverability, accessibility, and long-term preservation of scholarly research. We aim to improve the visibility of published research through appropriate scholarly discovery platforms, indexing services, abstracting databases, and digital archiving initiatives.
- Improve the discoverability of scholarly articles.
- Support accurate academic citation and metadata.
- Encourage long-term preservation of published research.
- Promote responsible indexing and database participation.
Indexing Information
No unverified claims
Indexing and abstracting status is journal-specific and will be displayed only after official confirmation from the respective indexing or abstracting service. ResearchX does not claim indexing, accreditation, or recognition that has not been formally granted.DOI and Article Identification
ResearchX aims to support accurate identification, citation, and discoverability of scholarly publications. Where DOI registration services are available through an authorised registration agency, eligible articles may be assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
A DOI is displayed only after successful registration and should resolve to the corresponding published article. The DOI registration agency and article-level DOI details will be disclosed accurately.
Privacy Policy
Respecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and website visitors.
Information We May Collect
Information collected through the website may include names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, manuscript details, and other information voluntarily submitted by users.
Use of Information
- Manuscript submission and editorial communication.
- Peer-review coordination.
- Publication-related correspondence.
- Responding to enquiries.
- Maintaining publication records.
- Improving website functionality and services.
Data Protection
Personal information will be handled responsibly and will not be sold to third parties. Access to confidential manuscript information will be restricted to authorised individuals involved in the editorial and publication process.
Cookies
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and website performance.
Contact
For privacy-related queries, users may contact the organisation through its official email address.
Terms and Conditions
Terms governing access to the ResearchX International Journals and Publications website.
Website Terms
- 1Website content is provided for academic and informational purposes.
- 2Users must provide accurate information when submitting manuscripts or enquiries.
- 3Authors are responsible for the originality and accuracy of their submissions.
- 4Submission does not guarantee manuscript acceptance or publication.
- 5Publication decisions are subject to editorial evaluation and the applicable peer-review process.
- 6Users must not misuse website content or attempt unauthorised access.
- 7Copyright and reuse permissions are governed by the applicable publication policies.
- 8The organisation reserves the right to update website content and policies when necessary.
Applicable Law
Any disputes shall be handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in India. For questions regarding these terms, please contact the organisation.