1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the IJGESR website or submitting any manuscript, document, data, image, map, table, figure or other material to the journal, users confirm that they have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions. If any user does not agree with these terms, they should discontinue use of the website and journal services.

2. About the Journal

The International Journal of Geography and Earth Sciences Research (IJGESR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing scholarly work in Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis and allied interdisciplinary areas. The journal provides a platform for academic research communication, peer review, publication and scholarly dissemination.

3. Website Use

Users may access the IJGESR website for academic, informational, submission and communication purposes. Users must not misuse the website, attempt unauthorised access, interfere with site functionality, upload harmful files, copy website content unlawfully or use the website for fraudulent, misleading or unethical purposes.

• Users must provide accurate information while submitting forms or manuscripts.
• Users must not upload malicious, offensive, illegal or misleading content.
• Users must not attempt to damage, disrupt or manipulate the website.
• Users must not misuse journal name, logo, content, policies or publication records.

4. Manuscript Submission Terms

Authors submitting manuscripts to IJGESR confirm that their work is original, unpublished and not under consideration by any other journal or publication platform. Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance or publication. All manuscripts are subject to editorial screening, plagiarism checking, peer review and final editorial decision.

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality and ethical integrity of their submitted work. Authors must ensure that data, maps, tables, figures, images, references, acknowledgements and declarations are correct and properly presented.

• Authors must avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism and duplicate publication.
• Authors must disclose conflicts of interest, funding support and acknowledgements where applicable.
• Authors must obtain permission for copyrighted maps, datasets, images or figures where required.
• Authors must ensure that all co-authors have approved the manuscript before submission.
• Authors must respond to editorial and reviewer comments within the given timeframe.

6. Peer Review and Editorial Decision

IJGESR follows a peer review process to assess the quality, originality, relevance and ethical compliance of manuscripts. The editorial team may reject manuscripts that are outside the journal scope, contain plagiarism, lack academic quality, violate ethical standards or fail to comply with author guidelines.

Editorial decisions are based on journal policy, reviewer comments, academic merit, ethical compliance and suitability for publication. The final publication decision rests with the editorial team.

7. Publication Ethics

All authors, reviewers and editors are expected to follow the journal’s publication ethics policy. Misconduct such as plagiarism, fabricated data, falsified results, unethical authorship, duplicate submission, citation manipulation or image manipulation may lead to rejection, withdrawal, correction or retraction.

8. Article Processing Charges and Payments

If any article processing charge, publication fee, formatting charge, DOI charge, certificate charge or other service-related fee is applicable, authors must review the relevant payment information before making payment. Payment of any fee does not guarantee publication unless the manuscript satisfies the journal’s editorial and ethical requirements.

Authors should make payments only through official payment channels communicated by the journal or publisher. The journal is not responsible for payments made to unauthorised persons or unofficial accounts.

9. Refund and Cancellation

Refunds, if applicable, are governed by the journal’s refund policy. Generally, charges related to editorial processing, peer review, formatting, publication preparation or completed services may not be refundable after the service has started. Authors should read the refund policy carefully before making any payment.

10. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Authors retain responsibility for the content submitted to the journal. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant IJGESR permission to process, review, edit, publish, archive and disseminate the accepted work through the journal website and related academic platforms, subject to applicable journal policies.

The journal name, logo, website design, policy text, layout, published article format and other website materials may not be copied, modified, reproduced or misused without permission, except where permitted under applicable law or journal licensing terms.

11. Content Accuracy and Responsibility

Authors are solely responsible for the views, data, findings, maps, tables, figures, references and conclusions presented in their published articles. IJGESR, its editors, reviewers and publisher are not liable for errors, omissions, claims, damages or consequences arising from the use of author-submitted content.

12. Website Links and Third-Party Content

The IJGESR website may contain links to third-party websites, indexing platforms, payment gateways, DOI services, author profiles or external academic resources. These links are provided for convenience and academic reference. IJGESR is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability or reliability of third-party websites.

13. Privacy and Data Use

Information submitted through the IJGESR website, including author details, email addresses, affiliations, manuscripts and communication records, may be used for editorial processing, peer review, publication, indexing, correspondence and journal administration. Users should read the journal’s Privacy Policy for detailed information.

14. Limitation of Liability

IJGESR makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate website information and responsible editorial processes. However, the journal does not guarantee uninterrupted website availability, error-free content, indexing approval, citation impact, database inclusion or acceptance of any submitted manuscript.

The journal and publisher shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or reputational losses arising from website use, manuscript rejection, publication delay, technical errors, third-party service issues or author-submitted content.

15. Changes to Terms and Conditions

IJGESR reserves the right to update, modify or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time for legal, editorial, administrative or operational reasons. Updated terms will be published on the official website. Continued use of the website or journal services after changes are posted will be considered acceptance of the revised terms.

16. Editorial Office

For queries related to these Terms and Conditions, manuscript submission, publication policy or website use, users may contact the editorial office of IJGESR.

Website: www.ijgesr.com
Email: editor@ijgesr.com