Governance
Journal Policies
The editorial, ethical, and operational policies that govern publication at IJSMF.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is treated as a serious violation of academic integrity.
Read policyAuthorship Policy
Authorship should accurately reflect meaningful contributions to the work.
Read policyConflict of Interest Policy
Disclosure of relationships that could influence research, review, or decisions.
Read policyCopyright Policy
Authors retain copyright while granting IJSMF the rights needed to publish.
Read policyLicensing Policy
Licensing terms are stated on each article page at the time of publication.
Read policyOpen Access Policy
Committed to broad dissemination and accessibility of scholarly research.
Read policyArchiving Policy
Preserving the scholarly record and maintaining long-term access.
Read policyArticle Processing Charge (APC)
₹1,500 per accepted article — charged only after acceptance.
Read policyRefund Policy
How refunds are handled where publication charges apply.
Read policyCorrections & Retractions
Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the published record.
Read policyComplaints & Appeals
How to raise concerns and appeal editorial decisions.
Read policyAdvertising Policy
The journal does not currently accept commercial advertising.
Read policyPrivacy Policy
How the journal collects, uses, and protects personal information.
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