Quality and Transparency Policy

The journal follows the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (DOAJ) and adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and  Principles of Transparency and Best Practice, ensuring rigorous, objective, and double-blind peer review for all submissions. Commitment to editorial independence, ethical accountability, and transparent publication policies ensures high standards of research integrity. Visit the Committee on Publication Ethics website for more information. The journal maintains clear and publicly available policies regarding editorial responsibilities, peer review, authorship criteria, conflicts of interest, data integrity, plagiarism, corrections, retractions, and handling of ethical misconduct. The editorial board operates independently, ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in all stages of the publication process. Read ABOUT THE JOURNAL

1. Peer Review Process

  • Review Model: Double-blind peer review ensures total objectivity.
  • Reviewer Identity: Authors and reviewers remain strictly anonymous.
  • Reviewer Selection: Experts are chosen based on specific disciplinary expertise.
  • Editorial Decisions: Final acceptance rests entirely on scientific merit.

2. Editorial Independence and Integrity

  • Unbiased Decisions: Commercial interests never influence editorial decisions.
  • Conflict Interest Management: Editors recuse themselves from submissions involving personal affiliations.
  • Misconduct Handling: COPE flowcharts guide all investigations into suspected misconduct.
  • Correction Mechanism: Valid errors result in prompt, transparent errata notices.

3. Ownership and Management

  • Publisher Clarity: The journal identity and organizational ownership are clearly disclosed.
  • Advisory Board: An international editorial board oversees quality and scope.
  • Contact Access: Full operational contact details are permanently visible online.

4. Fees and Access Transparency

  • Standard APC: Accepted articles require a flat $50 USD Article Processing Charge.
  • No Submission Fees: GJMRET charges zero fees to submit or review manuscripts.
  • No Hidden Costs: All production and publishing costs are covered by the flat APC.
  • Licensing Terms: Open-access articles use Creative Commons (CC) licenses.
  • Author Ownership: Authors retain copyright and full publishing rights.