Summary of Journal Policies

Editorial Policy
The Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences adheres to a clear editorial policy to ensure the quality and integrity of published content, following academic and ethical standards.

  • Publication Schedule: Biannual (June, December), with submissions accepted year-round.
  • Open Access: All articles are freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).
  • Review Process: Manuscripts undergo initial screening, plagiarism checks (max 20% similarity), and double-blind peer review. Final decisions are issued within two months.
  • Language Review: Accepted manuscripts undergo professional language editing.

Peer Review Policy
The journal uses a double-blind peer review system to ensure fairness and confidentiality. Disputes between reviewers are resolved by a third reviewer.

Ethical Publishing Policy
The journal complies with COPE guidelines, emphasizing integrity from authors, editors, and reviewers. Submissions must be original and free from plagiarism.

Conflict of Interest
Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest to maintain objectivity.

Plagiarism Policy
All manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using iThenticate. Submissions exceeding 20% similarity are rejected.

Open Access
All articles are freely available under CC BY-NC 4.0, allowing non-commercial use with proper attribution.

Copyright Policy
Authors retain intellectual property rights while granting the journal non-exclusive rights to publish and distribute their work.

Fees
The journal does not charge authors for submission, processing, or publication.

Archiving
Authors may archive their work on personal or institutional repositories with proper citation of the journal.

Data Sharing
Published works are indexed in databases like Google Scholar, CrossRef, and Scopus for broader dissemination.

Appeals and Complaints
Authors can appeal decisions within 10 days or file complaints through official channels.

Disclaimer
Published content reflects the authors' views. The journal is not liable for inaccuracies or misuse of content.