Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher of an academic journal plays a vital role in supporting the integrity, accessibility, and smooth operation of the publication process. The primary responsibility of the publisher is to ensure that the journal operates in accordance with recognized ethical standards, such as those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and to provide the infrastructure and resources necessary for the editorial team to perform their roles effectively. This includes maintaining a secure and user-friendly manuscript submission and management system, facilitating peer review workflows, and supporting digital archiving and indexing services.

The publisher works closely with the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board to uphold policies related to transparency, data privacy, copyright protection, and intellectual property rights. In cases of alleged ethical misconduct, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, the publisher collaborates with the editors to investigate the issue and implement corrective measures, which may involve issuing corrections, retractions, or statements of concern. Additionally, the publisher is responsible for ensuring that published content is freely accessible (in the case of open-access journals) or appropriately managed under subscription and licensing models. The publisher may also oversee the financial aspects of publication, such as processing article processing charges (APCs), managing subscriptions, and supporting journal promotion and distribution. Furthermore, the publisher plays an important role in ensuring compliance with data protection laws, such as GDPR, and safeguarding the confidentiality and rights of all stakeholders involved in the publishing process. Through these efforts, the publisher helps to maintain the journal’s academic credibility, global reach, and long-term sustainability.

• Editorial Board Guidelines
• Reviewer Guidelines
• Journal Ethics
• Plagiarism policy
• Terms and Conditions
• Legal & Judiciary Issues

In alignment with internationally recognized standards for data privacy and protection, The International Journal of Research and Development in Engineering Sciences (IJRDES) e-ISSN: 2852 - 4201 is a multidisciplinary double-blind Peer-Reviewed Research Open Access Journal adheres to the principles outlined in global privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, and similar regulations applicable in other jurisdictions. These laws collectively aim to safeguard the rights of individuals over their personal data and establish clear responsibilities for organizations that collect, use, store, or share such data. 

Under this international framework, all personal information collected from authors, reviewers, editors, and users such as names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and any other identifiable information is handled with strict confidentiality and only used for legitimate, clearly stated purposes related to the journal's operations. These purposes may include managing submissions, facilitating peer review, maintaining communication, processing payments (where applicable), and ensuring proper attribution and record-keeping of published content.

Individuals have the right to access their personal data, request corrections, object to certain uses, or request deletion of their information, subject to reasonable limitations under applicable law. The journal also provides users with control over how their data is used for communications and marketing, such as the ability to opt in or out of newsletters or system notifications.

In compliance with international privacy standards, IJRDES takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss. Data is stored on secure servers, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. By using our services or submitting personal information through our website, users acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this privacy policy, which is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect legal and operational changes. Any inquiries or concerns about data privacy or rights under international privacy laws should be directed to our designated Data Protection Officer or the journal's editorial office.