Policies

Peer Review

After submission, manuscripts undergo initial screening for quality, plagiarism, and duplication. Suitable manuscripts proceed to peer review, where subject experts evaluate the scientific quality, originality, and relevance of the work.

The typical review period is 3–5 weeks.

 

Peer Review Policy

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and integrity of the research it publishes. This process is designed to provide fair, unbiased, and timely evaluations of all submitted manuscripts.

1. Double-Blind Review Process

IJETSD adopts a double-blind review system, in which:

  • Authors do not know the identities of the reviewers.
  • Reviewers do not know the identities of the authors.

To maintain anonymity:

  • Authors must remove all identifying information (such as names, institutional affiliations, acknowledgments, and funding details) from the manuscript before submission.
  • Reviewers are selected based on their subject-matter expertise and are required to maintain strict confidentiality and provide objective and constructive evaluations of the manuscript.

2. Review Timeline, Criteria, and Decision Stages

Review Timeline

The typical review process follows the timeline below:

  • Initial Editorial Screening: 3–5 days
  • Peer Review Process: 2–4 weeks
  • Final Decision and Notification: Within 4–6 weeks of submission

Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and novelty of the research
  • Relevance to the scope of the International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD)
  • Scientific rigor and sound methodology
  • Clarity, structure, and organization of the manuscript
  • Quality of data analysis and interpretation
  • Contribution to the advancement of the field

Decision Stages

After the peer review process, the Editor-in-Chief or handling editor makes a decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations. The possible outcomes include:

  • Accept (with minor or no revisions)
  • Revise and Resubmit (major revisions required)
  • Reject

Authors will receive detailed reviewer comments and will be given a specified timeframe to revise and resubmit their manuscript, if applicable. The revised manuscript may undergo further review before a final decision is made.

Publication Policy

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) follows a strict publication policy to ensure academic quality, integrity, and transparency in scholarly publishing.

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, conducted by qualified subject experts, to maintain impartiality and academic rigor. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and free from plagiarism. Authors are required to adhere to ethical research and publication practices in accordance with the guidelines of the International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD).

Authors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest and sources of funding related to their research. Editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and contribution to the field.

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD)  is committed to maintaining transparency, originality, and the highest ethical standards throughout every stage of the publication process.

 

Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD)  is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to adhere strictly to ethical guidelines to maintain the credibility and quality of the scholarly record.

Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before being sent for peer review.

Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized material, whether from published or unpublished sources, will be rejected immediately. If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article may be retracted, and appropriate actions may be taken against the authors, including notification to their institutions or funding agencies.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original, properly cited, and free from academic misconduct.

Authors must:

  • Ensure that the manuscript has not been submitted simultaneously to another journal (no duplicate submission).
  • Properly acknowledge all sources and references used in the research.
  • Ensure that all contributing authors are appropriately listed, and that no significant contributor is omitted.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Ensure that research data is accurate, ethically obtained, and properly documented.

Reviewer Ethics

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and quality of the peer review process.

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and constructively.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
  • Avoid personal or professional bias during evaluation.
  • Disclose any conflict of interest that may influence their judgment.
  • Refrain from using any unpublished information obtained during the review process for personal benefit.

Misconduct Handling Procedures

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) takes allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously.

In cases of suspected misconduct such as:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Authorship disputes
  • Ethical violations

the editorial board will initiate a formal investigation. This may involve communication with the authors, reviewers, and relevant institutions.

If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions may include:

  • Rejection of the manuscript
  • Retraction of the published article
  • Publication of a correction or apology
  • Notification to the authors’ institutions or funding agencies

Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) follows a fully open-access publishing policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees.

This policy allows researchers, scholars, and practitioners to read, download, share, and cite the published work without restriction, thereby promoting wider dissemination of knowledge and accelerating scientific progress.

By supporting open access, International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) aims to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of research in engineering, technology, and sustainability, while encouraging global collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Copyright Policy

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) respects the intellectual property rights of authors.

Authors retain the copyright of their published work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.

All articles are published under the journal’s open-access policy, allowing readers to read, download, share, and cite the work for academic and non-commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

Any reproduction, distribution, or use of the content must appropriately acknowledge the original source. International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) is committed to protecting authors’ rights while ensuring the wide dissemination of scholarly research.

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit their original research manuscripts to the International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD). All submitted manuscripts are initially evaluated by the editorial team to ensure that they align with the journal’s aims, scope, and publication standards. Manuscripts that meet the basic requirements will be forwarded for a double-blind peer review process to assess their quality, originality, and relevance before a final decision regarding acceptance or rejection is made.

Prior to submission, authors must ensure that they have obtained the necessary permissions to publish any copyrighted materials included in the manuscript, such as images, figures, tables, documents, or datasets. All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research and must consent to their inclusion as co-authors.

Where applicable, the research must comply with ethical standards and should have received approval from the appropriate institutional or national ethics committee, in accordance with the legal and ethical requirements of the country in which the research was conducted.

The editorial office reserves the right to desk reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s minimum quality standards or fall outside the scope of the journal. Authors are therefore advised to ensure that the research design, methodology, analysis, and arguments are clearly structured and scientifically sound before submission.

The manuscript title should be concise and informative, and the abstract should clearly summarize the purpose, methodology, key findings, and significance of the study. A well-prepared submission improves the likelihood of efficient and timely peer review.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript to International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD), authors must confirm that the following requirements have been met:

  • The manuscript complies with the Author Guidelines of International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD).
  • The submission is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration by another journal.
  • All references and citations have been carefully checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables, figures, and illustrations are properly numbered, titled, and cited within the text.
  • Necessary permissions have been obtained to publish any copyrighted material, including images, datasets, or supplementary files.

Authors are encouraged to carefully review their manuscript before submission to ensure clarity, academic integrity, and adherence to the journal’s formatting and ethical standards.

Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IJETSD) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.