POLICIES

Journal Policies

The American Advanced Journal for Emerging Disciplinaries (AAJED) adheres to strict ethical, editorial, and academic standards to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in the publication process.

1. Open Access Policy

All articles published in AAJED are freely available online immediately upon publication. We support the global exchange of knowledge and believe that open access enhances the visibility and impact of research.

  • No subscription or paywall restrictions.

  • Readers can download, share, and reuse content with proper attribution.

2. Peer Review Policy

AAJED follows a double-blind peer review process to maintain objectivity and scholarly quality:

  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.

  • Reviewer identities are kept confidential.

  • Authors receive constructive feedback for revisions and improvement.

3. Plagiarism Policy

Originality is strictly enforced. All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection tools.

  • Manuscripts with more than 10% similarity may be rejected or sent back for revision.

  • Authors must ensure proper citation and paraphrasing of all referenced work.

4. Publication Ethics

AAJED upholds the guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics):

  • Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.

  • Falsification, fabrication, or unethical behavior will result in rejection or retraction.

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of their work.

5. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their articles and grant AAJED a license to publish.

  • All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

  • This permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction with proper attribution.

6. Withdrawal & Retraction Policy

  • Authors may withdraw their manuscript before the peer review is complete.

  • AAJED reserves the right to retract published articles in cases of ethical violations, plagiarism, or fundamental errors.

7. Archiving Policy

AAJED ensures long-term preservation of published content through digital archiving. All published articles are stored in secure databases to ensure accessibility and availability over time.

8. Authorship Policy

Only those who made significant contributions to the work should be listed as authors.

  • All co-authors must approve the final manuscript.

  • Changes in authorship after submission require consent from all parties involved.