Policies
1. Privacy Policy
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. We collect personal information such as names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations solely for the purpose of managing the publication process. This information is stored securely and is not shared with third parties or used for commercial purposes. We comply with all applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Editorial Policy
The Chief Editor of Learnet Publishing and editorial board of its journals selects articles for publication based on their importance and validity, adhering to journal policies and legal standards regarding libel, copyright, and plagiarism. Editors promote transparency in research and are prepared to publish necessary corrections or retractions. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on intellectual merit, free from bias related to the authors’ identities. Manuscript information is confidential and only shared with relevant parties in the review process. Editors must not use unpublished information for personal research and should recuse themselves from reviewing manuscripts with conflicts. Authors must disclose any competing interests. Editors are required to respond promptly to ethical complaints, investigate allegations of unethical behavior, and involve relevant institutions as needed. The publisher is committed to investigating suspected research misconduct and addressing irregularities in the peer review process. Reviewers should engage in the peer-review process to uphold scientific standards, identify flawed studies, and maintain the journal’s integrity. They must provide thorough, constructive, and impartial assessments of manuscripts, evaluating relevance, clarity, originality, and scientific validity. Reviewers should inform the journal editor of any potential conflicts of interest and refrain from reviewing if such conflicts may arise.
3. Open Access Policy
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus is an open-access journal, which means that all articles published in the journal are freely available to readers without any subscription or access fees. Authors retain the copyright to their work and are allowed to deposit their published articles in institutional repositories or other open-access archives. We are committed to making research freely available to everyone, while also ensuring that authors receive fair credit for their work.
4. Copyright and Author Rights
Authors who publish in the Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus retain the copyright to their work. The journal allows authors to deposit their published articles in institutional repositories or other open-access archives. Authors are also allowed to reuse their own work in other publications, provided that they acknowledge the original publication in the Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus. We use a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which allows readers to share and adapt the content.
5. Withdrawal Policy
In cases where an author wishes to withdraw their manuscript from consideration, they must notify the editor-in-chief in writing. The editor-in-chief will consider the request and may ask the author to provide a reason for the withdrawal. If the manuscript has already been published, withdrawal is not possible. However, in cases where an article is found to contain errors or misconduct, the journal may retract the article or publish a correction.
6. Waiver Policy
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus may consider waiving article processing charges (APCs) for authors from low-income countries or those who are experiencing financial hardship. Authors who wish to request a waiver must provide a written justification and supporting documentation. The editor-in-chief will review the request and make a decision on a case-by-case basis.
7. Citation Policy
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus requires authors to properly cite all sources used in their research. Authors must adhere to the journal’s citation style and provide accurate and complete bibliographic information. We use a citation tracking system to ensure that all citations are accurate and up-to-date.
8. Archiving Policy
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus is committed to preserving the integrity and accessibility of its published content. The journal uses digital archiving systems to ensure the long-term preservation of its articles. We also deposit our articles in other reputable digital archives.
9. Copyright Policy
1.1 Copyright Ownership
Authors retain copyright of their work, but grant the Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus an exclusive license to publish and distribute the work.
9.2 Exclusive License
The exclusive license includes the right to publish, distribute, and make available the work in all forms and media, including electronic and print formats.
9.3 Author Rights
Authors retain the right to:
- Â Share their article for personal use, teaching, and training
- Deposit their article in a repository or archive
- Reuse figures, tables, and text in future publications
- Make their article available on their personal website or institutional repository
9.4 Open Access Options
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus offers a gold open-access option, where all articles are made freely available.
9.5 Embargo Periods
There are no embargo periods for the Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus, as all articles are made freely available immediately upon publication.
9.6 Compliance with Funding Agency Requirements
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus supports authors in complying with funding agency requirements.
9.7 Copyright Infringement
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus takes claims of copyright infringement seriously and will investigate and respond to such claims.
10. Corrections and Retractions
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus is committed to correcting errors and retracting articles that contain significant errors or misconduct. Authors who wish to correct or retract their article must notify the editor-in-chief in writing. The editor-in-chief will review the request and make a decision on a case-by-case basis. If an article is found to contain errors or misconduct, the journal will publish a correction or retraction notice.
11. Peer Review Policy
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus uses a double-blind peer review process to evaluate manuscripts. The journal’s editorial board selects reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are asked to provide constructive feedback and recommendations for publication. The editor-in-chief makes the final decision on manuscript acceptance based on the reviewers’ recommendations.
12. Cancellation Policy
Authors may occasionally wish to withdraw a manuscript after submission. At the time of submission, the submitting author agrees to pay the article processing charges. Once the Editorial Board accepts an article for publication, these charges become due. Authors may withdraw their article without any fees if it is done within 7 days of submission. The journals undertake all processes promptly, incurring costs for services such as payments to reviewers. Therefore, refunds for services that have already been rendered are not possible. A full refund will be issued if the manuscript does not reach the review stage or if it is not accepted. However, there will be no refunds if the author withdraws the manuscript from consideration, declines to revise and resubmit, or if the paper has already been published. Additionally, no refunds will be provided if the manuscript is removed due to copyright infringement claims. Refunds will be processed through online methods within 20 to 30 working days. Any mistakenly deposited funds will be refunded within four weeks, provided the author notifies us within two days of the deposit date. Refunds are strictly governed by the stated policy. If an author withdraws their paper or declines to revise and resubmit after two working days, no refund will be issued. Once the final submission is completed or after publication, the fee paid will not be refunded, as outlined in the Terms and Conditions accepted during the author declaration form. Authors are expected to have taken adequate time to consider their decision to publish with us.
13. Publication Ethics
The Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. The journal’s editorial board adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and takes allegations of misconduct seriously. We have a clear policy on plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification, and we use plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of submissions.
14. Fundamental Errors
In cases where an article is found to contain fundamental errors, the Journal of Convergence in Technology and Management: Global Nexus may retract the article
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