Publication Policies
At IJRTN, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing, academic rigor, and professional integrity. Our publication policies are aligned with international best practices, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
Peer Review Policy
- All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.
- Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, and evaluations are based solely on scholarly merit.
- Authors will receive constructive feedback with a final decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection) within 2–3 weeks.
Open Access Policy
IJRTN is an open access journal. All published articles are freely available online without any subscription or paywall, ensuring global accessibility and increased citation potential.
Author Responsibilities
- Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- Proper acknowledgment of all sources and collaborators is mandatory.
- Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
Plagiarism Policy
- All submissions are screened using advanced plagiarism detection tools.
- Manuscripts with plagiarism above 10% will be returned or rejected immediately.
- Authors may be asked to provide clarification or corrections in cases of overlap.
Retraction & Correction Policy
- Articles may be retracted in cases of ethical misconduct, data falsification, or severe errors.
- Corrections or errata may be issued for minor issues post-publication, as deemed necessary by the editorial team.
Conflict of Interest
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence their work or judgment.
Copyright & Licensing
- Authors retain copyright of their published work.
- All articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use with proper citation.
Article Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any time before final publication by submitting a formal written request. Withdrawal after peer review or acceptance must include a valid reason and editor approval.
Ethical Oversight
- All research involving human subjects must comply with institutional and international ethical standards.
- Informed consent must be obtained where applicable, and ethical clearance certificates may be requested.
