Ethics and Policy: Indian Journal of Science, Technology & Environment (IJSTE)

Publication Ethics

1. Originality and Plagiarism:
   • Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite or quote any work of others.
   • Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and may lead to rejection or retraction of the manuscript.
2. Authorship:
   • Authorship should accurately reflect contributions to the research.
   • All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.
3. Conflict of Interest:
   • Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research.
4. Data Integrity:
   • Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their data.
   • Data fabrication or falsification is unacceptable.
5. Peer Review Process:
   • Manuscripts will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
   • Reviewers are expected to provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback.

Editorial Policy

1. Editorial Independence:
   • Editors have full responsibility for the editorial content and decisions regarding manuscripts.
2. Confidentiality:
   • Editors and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and not disclose information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than those involved in the review process.
3. Fairness and Objectivity:
   • Editors and reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on their academic merit, without regard to the author’s race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Publication Policy

1. Open Access:
   • The journal may offer open access options, allowing research to be freely available to the public.
2. Copyright:
   • Authors may be required to transfer copyright to the journal or grant exclusive rights for publication.
3. Retraction Policy:
   • The journal will retract published articles if significant errors or misconduct are discovered post-publication.

Research Ethics

1. Human and Animal Subjects:
   • Research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to ethical standards and be approved by relevant ethics committees.
2. Informed Consent:
   • Authors must ensure that informed consent is obtained from all participants in research studies.

Misconduct and Corrections

1. Misconduct:
   • Allegations of misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication) will be thoroughly investigated.
   • Consequences may include rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, or notification of the author’s institution.
2. Corrections:
   • Authors are responsible for correcting errors in their published work.
   • Corrections will be published as necessary.

Responsibilities

1. Authors:
   • Ensure the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their work.
   • Adhere to ethical standards and policies.
2. Reviewers:
   • Provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback.
   • Maintain confidentiality and disclose conflicts of interest.
3. Editors:
   • Make decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit.
   • Ensure the integrity and quality of the publication process.

By adhering to these ethics and policies, the Indian Journal of Science, Technology & Environment (IJSTE) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly excellence.

Guidelines for Authors

Author guidelines :

1. Multidisciplinary Subjects: All Branches of Science, Technology & Environment
2. Originality: Submissions should be original and not previously published elsewhere.
3. Language: Manuscripts should be written in English.
4. Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
5. Length: Research articles should typically not exceed 13,000 words, including references and appendices.
6. Language: English

Manuscript Structure

1. Title Page:
   • Title of the manuscript
   • Author(s) names and affiliations
   • Corresponding author details (email, phone, and postal address)
2. Abstract:
   • A concise summary (150-300 words) of the research, including its purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
   • Include 5-10 keywords.
3. Introduction:
   • Provide background information, state the research problem, and outline the objectives.
4. Methods:
   • Describe the research design, data collection, and analysis procedures in detail.
5. Results:
   • Present findings clearly and logically, using tables and figures where necessary.
6. Discussion:
   • Interpret the results, discuss their implications, and relate them to existing literature.
7. Conclusion:
   • Summarize the main findings and suggest future research directions.
8. References:
   • We Accept Open Format/citation style, But it is better if it is in the following form : APA, Harvard, etc.

Formatting and Style

1. Font: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.
2. Spacing: Singal-space the manuscript.
3. Headings: Use hierarchical headings (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion).
4. Tables and Figures:
   • Clearly label and caption all tables and figures.
   • Ensure they are referenced in the text.

Submission details & Guidelines :

Submission Process :

Article can submitted via journal’s online submission system and Via our Official Email Providing Below :

1. Online Submission : Submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system via this link below :-

Submit Your article

2. Through Email : editorijstejournal@gmail.com

Peer Review Process

1. Double-Blind Review: Manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
2. Review Criteria: Reviewers will assess the manuscript based on its originality, significance, methodology, and clarity.

Ethical Considerations

1. Plagiarism: Ensure the manuscript is free from plagiarism. Authors must undergo a plagiarism check before submitting for publication
2. Conflict of Interest: Declare any conflicts of interest or funding sources that may influence the research.
3. Data Availability: Provide details on data availability and accessibility.

Copyright and Licensing

1. Copyright Transfer: Authors will be required to transfer copyright to the journal upon acceptance.
2. Open Access: The journal may offer open access options; details will be provided during submission.

Contact Information
For any queries or further clarification, please contact our official Email provided below : editorijstejournal@gmail.com

By following these guidelines, authors can ensure their submissions are processed efficiently and effectively.