About the Journal
Open Access Policy
iScholaria follows an open access publishing model to support the free and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge. All eligible publications are made accessible online to readers, researchers, educators, and institutions without subscription barriers, promoting global academic exchange and research visibility.
The platform believes that open access publishing enhances discoverability, citation potential, educational accessibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Authors and contributors benefit from wider international reach and long term accessibility of their scholarly works through digital publishing practices.
Publication Ethics Policy
iScholaria and Novateur Publications are committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, editorial transparency, ethical publishing practices, and responsible scholarly communication. The platform expects authors, editors, reviewers, and contributors to uphold honesty, originality, fairness, and professional conduct throughout the publication process.
Any form of academic misconduct including plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, unethical research practices, or manipulation of scholarly information is considered unacceptable. The platform reserves the right to investigate ethical concerns and take appropriate editorial actions where necessary.
Peer Review Policy
Selected scholarly works submitted to iScholaria may undergo editorial review or peer review depending on the nature, scope, and academic requirements of the publication. The review process is intended to ensure originality, scholarly quality, clarity, relevance, and academic contribution.
Editorial evaluation may involve subject experts, academic reviewers, or editorial board members who provide constructive recommendations to improve publication quality. All review communications are handled confidentially to maintain fairness and integrity during the evaluation process.
Copyright and Licensing Policy
Authors generally retain copyright ownership of their published works unless otherwise specified through publication agreements. By publishing with iScholaria, authors grant the platform and publisher permission to publish, archive, distribute, and provide digital access to the scholarly work.
Licensing conditions may vary depending on publication requirements, author preferences, and open access arrangements. Authors are encouraged to ensure that submitted content does not violate third party intellectual property rights or copyright regulations.
Retraction Policy
iScholaria reserves the right to correct, revise, withdraw, or retract published content when serious ethical, legal, or scholarly concerns are identified. Retraction may occur in cases involving plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, significant publication errors, or unethical conduct.
The editorial team evaluates reported concerns carefully and may communicate with authors, reviewers, or institutions before making final decisions. Retraction notices may be issued where necessary to preserve the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record.
Plagiarism Policy
iScholaria maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and all forms of academic misconduct. Authors are expected to submit original work with proper acknowledgment of sources, references, quotations, data, and previously published materials.
All submissions may undergo similarity assessment or editorial screening to identify unethical overlaps or inappropriate citation practices. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism or unethical similarities may be rejected, returned for correction, or removed from publication consideration.
Privacy Policy
iScholaria respects the privacy and confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, contributors, and website users. Personal information collected during submission, communication, or publication processes is used solely for editorial, administrative, and publication related purposes.
The platform does not intentionally disclose confidential information to unauthorized third parties except where required for publication processes, legal obligations, or technical operations. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain the security and confidentiality of submitted information.
Archiving and Preservation Policy
iScholaria aims to preserve scholarly publications through secure digital hosting, metadata management, and long term accessibility practices. The platform recognizes the importance of maintaining academic records and ensuring continued availability of published scholarly content.
Published works may remain accessible through the official platform and associated digital preservation systems where applicable. Metadata and publication information are maintained to support discoverability, citation tracking, and scholarly continuity.
Author Guidelines
Authors submitting scholarly works to iScholaria are expected to follow the platform’s submission, formatting, ethical, and referencing requirements. Submissions should be original, academically sound, properly organized, and prepared in clear professional English.
Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy of information, proper citation practices, ethical compliance, and necessary permissions for copyrighted materials. The editorial team may request revisions, formatting corrections, or additional information before publication.
Terms and Conditions
By accessing or using the iScholaria platform, authors, contributors, and visitors agree to comply with the platform’s policies, publication standards, and applicable legal requirements. Users are expected to provide accurate information and engage in responsible academic and professional conduct.
The platform reserves the right to revise policies, publication procedures, operational practices, or website content when necessary. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms, policies, and publishing conditions.
