Police And Regulation

Advertising Policy

This journal does not accept commercial advertisements in any form, either directly or indirectly, to maintain scientific integrity. Any promotional content, sponsorship, or external funding will be clearly disclosed if it contributes to the article. All content remains fully controlled by the editorial team without outside influence.

Corrections, Retractions & Expressions of Concern

If significant errors are identified in a published article, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern in accordance with COPE guidelines. These updates will be made publicly and transparently, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the scientific record.

Editorial & Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment for scope and quality, followed by a double-blind peer review by at least two experts in the field. Final decisions on publication are made by the editor based on reviewers’ recommendations.

Editorial Policies

Our editorial policies emphasize objectivity, transparency, and fairness in all publication decisions. Editors and reviewers are required to avoid conflicts of interest and to maintain confidentiality during the review process.

Data Sharing Policy

Authors are encouraged to share relevant raw data associated with their manuscript to support transparency and reproducibility. When possible, data should be deposited in publicly accessible repositories unless restricted by privacy or contractual obligations.

Informed Consent Policy

For studies involving human participants, informed consent must be obtained from all individuals. Authors must include a statement of informed consent within the manuscript to demonstrate ethical compliance.

License Information

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing redistribution, adaptation, and commercial use as long as proper credit is given to the original authors. This licensing promotes open access and free knowledge exchange.

Peer Review Policy

The peer review process is conducted under a double-blind system to ensure unbiased and objective assessment. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, and review timelines are maintained to ensure prompt publication.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened for plagiarism using detection software. Manuscripts with high similarity scores will be rejected or returned to authors for revision, ensuring the originality of published work.

Privacy Policy

Personal data of authors, reviewers, and readers are kept confidential and used solely for editorial and publication purposes. The journal complies with data protection regulations and respects user privacy.

Publishing Ethics

This journal upholds the highest standards of publishing ethics in accordance with COPE. Misconduct such as data manipulation, duplicate submission, or undeclared conflicts of interest will be addressed seriously to protect academic integrity.

Publishing with Iocspublisher: Step-by-Step

Authors submit manuscripts through IOCS Publisher’s online submission system. Following initial screening, the manuscript undergoes peer review, revision, and final editorial approval. Accepted articles are copyedited and published online.

Policy of Screening for Plagiarism

The journal applies rigorous plagiarism screening before peer review. Automated detection systems are used, and any manuscript found to contain substantial plagiarism will be immediately rejected.

Policies on Conflict of Interest, Human and Animal Rights, and Informed Consent

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest. Studies involving human or animal subjects require approval from relevant ethics committees, and documentation of informed consent must be provided where applicable.

Self-Archiving Policies

Authors are permitted to archive their preprints or final published versions in institutional or personal repositories. This policy aligns with open access principles and does not interfere with the journal’s copyright policies.

Statement of Informed Consent

For manuscripts that include identifiable information or images of individuals, authors must provide a statement confirming that informed consent was obtained for publication of such materials.

Open Access

All articles are freely available online upon publication without access restrictions. This journal supports open access to accelerate knowledge dissemination and promote inclusive scientific collaboration.