Journal Policy

Journal Policy

The Journal of Machine Learning Innovations and Artificial Intelligence Horizons (JMLIAIH) operates under a comprehensive set of policies to ensure transparency, academic integrity, and high standards of publication. These policies govern the submission, review, publication, and access processes.

 

  1. Open Access Policy

JMLIAIH is an open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription fees. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant JMLIAIH the right to publish under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

 

  1. Peer Review Policy

JMLIAIH follows a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are anonymized to ensure impartial evaluation.

  • Initial Screening: Manuscripts are screened for adherence to the journal's scope, originality, and ethical guidelines.
  • Review Process: Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field.
  • Editorial Decision: Based on reviewers' feedback, the editorial team decides whether to accept, reject, or request revisions.

 

  1. Submission Policy
  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the designated online submission system.
  • Authors are required to comply with the journal's formatting and ethical guidelines.
  • Only original and unpublished work will be considered for review.

 

  1. Ethics and Misconduct Policy

JMLIAIH adheres to strict ethical guidelines as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any detected misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or improper authorship, will result in immediate action, including manuscript rejection or retraction.

 

  1. Copyright and Licensing Policy

Authors retain the copyright of their published articles. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

 

  1. Article Processing Charges (APC)

To support open-access publishing, JMLIAIH charges an Article Processing Charge (APC):

  • For Authors from India: INR 2200
  • For International Authors: USD 50

Waivers and discounts are available on a case-by-case basis for authors with limited funding.

 

  1. Archiving and Preservation Policy

JMLIAIH ensures the long-term preservation of its published content through digital archiving services. The journal partners with repositories to maintain the integrity and accessibility of all published articles.

 

  1. Withdrawal Policy

Authors may request to withdraw a manuscript during the review process, provided the request is justified. Manuscripts already accepted or published cannot be withdrawn except in cases of proven ethical violations.

 

  1. Appeals and Complaints Policy

Authors who disagree with editorial decisions may appeal by providing a detailed explanation. Appeals are reviewed by an independent panel, and a final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief. Complaints regarding journal operations or ethics can be addressed to the editorial team for resolution.

 

  1. Privacy Policy

The journal is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal data collected during submission or review is used solely for journal purposes and is not shared with third parties.