The IJCSR is committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly publishing. This page outlines our policies to ensure transparency, quality, and ethical research practices.

• Open Access Policy: IJCSR is an open access journal. We publish articles under a Creative Commons License. This allows for the free dissemination and re-use of research, with proper attribution. Read full 
• Peer-Review Policy: All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process by experts in the field. Reviewers assess the originality, methodology, significance, and overall quality of the research. Read full
• Waiver and Discounts: We understand that publication fees can be a burden. Limited waivers and discounts may be available for authors in certain circumstances. For details and eligibility criteria Read full 
• Licensing, Copyright and Author Self-Archiving policies: The copyright for published articles belongs to the authors, with licensing determined by the chosen Creative Commons option. Authors retain the right to self-archive their manuscripts in institutional repositories or on personal websites, following our specific guidelines outlined in this section. Read full 
• Digital Preservation: IJCSR utilizes long-term digital archiving solutions to ensure the continued accessibility of published articles. Read full
• CrossMark Policy: CrossMark is a service that links to the published version of the article on our website, even if the original URL changes. This ensures the article's integrity and allows for citation tracking. Read full
• Plagiarism Policy: IJCSR has a strict zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are screened for originality using plagiarism detection software. Read full
• Corrections and Retraction: In the event of errors or ethical concerns, IJCSR follows established procedures for issuing corrections, errata, or retractions. Read full
• Preprints policy: Preprints can be a valuable tool for disseminating research. IJCSR allows authors to share preprints of their work on preprint servers, provided the final published version appears in IJCSR with proper citation. Read full
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research or its presentation. Read full
• Complaints and appeals: IJCSR maintains a fair and transparent process for addressing author complaints regarding the editorial decision or peer-review process. Read full
• Misconduct and sanctions: Serious research misconduct will be investigated and may result in sanctions, including retraction of the article. Read full
• Ethical approvals, patients’ rights and informed consent: Research involving human subjects must adhere to ethical guidelines and obtain informed consent. Authors are responsible for ensuring proper ethical approvals are in place. Read full
• Advertising policies: IJCSR does not accept advertising on our website or within published articles. Read full
• Withdrawal Policy: Authors can withdraw their manuscripts before the peer-review process begins. Withdrawal after acceptance may incur fees. Read full
• Refund Policy: Publication fees are generally non-refundable. However, exceptions may be considered in specific cases. Please refer to our refund policy Read Full

We encourage authors to carefully review these policies before submitting their work to IJCSR. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our editorial team.