Publication Policy

The Publication Policy for Aethel Research Digest Juncture: An International Journal (ARDJIJ) is built on the pillars of transparency, academic integrity, and fast-track dissemination of knowledge.

As a quality-controlled, international journal, its policies ensure that every published article meets global scholarly standards. Below are the key components of the ARDJIJ publication policy:

1. Peer Review Policy

ARDJIJ utilizes an Advanced Open Peer Review or Double-Blind Peer Review system (depending on the specific series).

  • Process: Every manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent subject matter experts.

  • Timeline: Reviewers are typically expected to provide feedback within 3 to 4 weeks.

  • Merit-Based: Decisions are made solely on technical soundness, originality, and clarity, regardless of the author's background.

2. Open Access Policy

The journal follows the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition.

  • Free Access: All articles are available online immediately upon publication at no cost to the reader.

  • Licensing: Content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Reuse: Readers are free to share, copy, and adapt the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

3. Ethical Standards & Malpractice

ARDJIJ strictly adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

  • Plagiarism: Use of software like Turnitin is mandatory. Any manuscript with high similarity (typically >20%) is rejected.

  • Data Integrity: Fabrication or falsification of data is a ground for immediate permanent blacklisting.

  • Duplicate Submission: Authors must certify that the work is not under consideration elsewhere.

4. Authorship & Copyright

  • Author Retention: Unlike traditional journals, ARDJIJ allows authors to retain the copyright of their work.

  • Accountability: All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research.

  • Author Disputes: The journal does not mediate authorship disputes after publication; these must be resolved by the authors' home institutions.

5. "Zero Waiting Time" Publication Concept

One of the unique features of ARDJIJ is its Running Issue model:

  • Once a manuscript passes peer review and the final proofs are approved, it is immediately published online in the current volume.

  • This eliminates the months-long delay often found in traditional print-cycle journals