Official Clarification to Authors and Researchers
Dear Authors, Researchers, and Academic Community,
Recently, certain messages regarding our journal have been circulated on social media and other platforms. We would like to clarify the following facts to ensure transparency and help researchers make informed decisions.
- Transparency is Our Policy
Our journal is committed to maintaining complete transparency regarding its ISSN registration, editorial policies, peer-review process, publication practices, and indexing status. We do not claim any indexing or recognition that has not been officially granted.
- What “Peer Reviewed” Means
Our journal follows a peer-review process in which submitted manuscripts are evaluated by subject experts before editorial decisions are made. The term “Peer Reviewed” describes the review process and should not be interpreted as evidence of inclusion in databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, or other indexing services.
- Indexing and Recognition
Scopus, Web of Science, UGC-CARE, DOAJ, and other databases each have their own independent evaluation criteria and selection processes. Inclusion or non-inclusion in any specific database does not, by itself, determine whether a journal conducts peer review. Authors requiring publication in a particular indexed journal should always verify the journal’s status directly through the official websites of the respective indexing agencies.
- Publication Charges
Publication fees cover editorial management, manuscript processing, peer review administration, typesetting, printing (where applicable), online hosting, and other publication-related services. Payment of a publication fee does not guarantee manuscript acceptance. Every submission is evaluated according to the journal’s editorial policies and review process.
- Verify Information from Official Sources
We encourage all researchers to verify any information about a journal through its official website and recognised indexing databases rather than relying on unverified social media posts or unofficial messages.
If you have any questions regarding our journal’s policies, peer-review process, indexing status, or publication procedures, please contact our editorial office directly. We are committed to providing accurate, transparent, and timely information to all authors.
Editorial Board
This version is factual, professional, and avoids making claims that cannot be independently verified while clearly explaining the journal’s policies and practices.
