Policies of WJARR
The World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews (WJARR) is committed to maintaining transparency, ethical publishing standards, and responsible academic practices.
The following policies outline the terms, conditions, and guidelines governing manuscript submission, publication, privacy, and author responsibilities.
Authors and users are advised to carefully review these policies before proceeding with submission or publication.
1. Terms and Conditions
- By submitting a manuscript (Initial or Final Submission) to WJARR, the author(s) agree to the following:
- The manuscript is original, unpublished, and free from plagiarism.
- All authors have approved the submission and have obtained necessary consent from their institution, employer, supervisor, or research committee.
- All co-authors have given consent for publication.
- All communications with the journal shall remain confidential. Unauthorized publication or sharing of email correspondence may invite legal action.
- Post-publication corrections may incur applicable correction charges (one-time request only).
- In case of proven copyright infringement, WJARR reserves the right to remove the article without prior notice and without refund.
- No refund will be claimed due to institutional rejection or any third-party objection after publication.
- Authors are solely responsible for the content, accuracy, and ethical compliance of their work.
All submissions undergo peer review. The decision of reviewers and the Editor-in-Chief shall be final.
2. Privacy Policy
WJARR is committed to protecting user privacy.
Information Collected:
- Name and professional details
- Email address and contact information
- Institutional affiliation
- Other relevant submission details
Use of Information:
- Manuscript processing and editorial communication
- Internal record keeping
- Improving journal services
- Informing authors about updates, announcements, or related information
Personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties except as required for journal operations or legal compliance.
Policy effective from: 01 January 2026. WJARR reserves the right to update this policy at any time.
3. Disclaimer Policy
- Authors are solely responsible for the content of published articles.
- WJARR, its editors, and affiliates are not liable for inaccuracies, errors, or consequences arising from the use of published content.
- The information provided on the website is for educational and research purposes only.
- External links are provided for convenience; WJARR does not endorse or control third-party websites.
- WJARR is not responsible for temporary website downtime due to technical issues beyond its control.
4. Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Authors must review all policies before making payment or final submission.
- Authors may withdraw a manuscript before publication without objection.
- No refund will be issued after payment or once the galley proof is sent to the author, final submission is completed, or the publication process has been finalized.
- Processing and editorial costs are incurred immediately upon submission and acceptance.
5. Shipping Policy
WJARR is an online open access journal. As a digital service provider, no physical products are shipped. All articles are published electronically on the journal website.
6. Open Access Policy
All articles published in World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews (WJARR) are freely accessible online immediately after publication. Readers can access, read, and download content without any subscription or registration barriers, ensuring wide dissemination of scholarly research.
7. Peer Review Policy
Manuscripts submitted to WJARR undergo rigorous peer review by at least two experts in the relevant subject area. Reports from both reviewers are considered when deciding on acceptance, revision, or rejection. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewer feedback to ensure unbiased and high-quality evaluation.
8. Copyright Policy
All articles published in WJARR are distributed under a Creative Commons license. Authors retain copyright of their work, allowing sharing, distribution, and reproduction for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.
9. Author Self-Archiving Policy
Authors are allowed to self-archive pre-prints, post-prints, and the publisher’s version of their articles in any OAI-compliant repository, enhancing visibility and complying with open-access mandates.
10. Plagiarism Policy
Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are entirely original. Any use of work or ideas from other sources must be appropriately cited or quoted. WJARR strictly upholds academic integrity and ethical publishing standards.
11. Disclaimer Statement
The authors of articles published in WJARR are solely responsible for the content of their work. Neither WJARR, its editors, publishers, nor anyone involved in producing or distributing the journal assumes liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information provided. They are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of published content.