International Journal of Geospatial Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (IJGAAI)
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the website and services of the International Journal of Geospatial Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (IJGAAI). By accessing, submitting, or publishing with the journal, users (authors, reviewers, editors, and readers) agree to comply with these terms.
2. Scope of Services
IJGAAI provides:
- Manuscript submission and peer review system
- Academic publication services
- Open access dissemination of research
- Editorial and indexing support
The journal reserves the right to modify or discontinue services at any time without prior notice.
3. Author Responsibilities
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
- The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
- The manuscript is not under consideration in another journal
- All co-authors have approved the submission
- Ethical standards and research integrity guidelines are followed
- Proper citations and referencing (APA or equivalent) are used
Authors are solely responsible for the content of their submissions.
4. Peer Review and Editorial Decision
- IJGAAI follows a double-blind peer review process
- Editorial decisions are final and based on academic merit, reviewer feedback, and journal scope
- The journal is not obligated to provide detailed justification for rejection
5. Article Processing Charges (APC)
- APCs (if applicable) will be clearly communicated before submission or acceptance
- Payment does not guarantee acceptance or publication
- All editorial decisions are independent of APC payments
6. Refund Policy
- APC fees are non-refundable once the peer review process has commenced
- No refund will be issued after acceptance or publication
- In case of duplicate payment or technical error, eligible refunds may be processed upon request
7. Copyright and Licensing
- Authors retain copyright of their work
- By publishing in IJGAAI, authors grant the journal a licence to publish and distribute the article
- Articles may be released under Creative Commons licences (e.g., CC BY or CC BY-NC)
8. Plagiarism and Misconduct
The journal maintains a strict policy against:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Duplicate publication
If misconduct is detected:
- Manuscripts may be rejected
- Published articles may be retracted
- Authors may be banned from future submissions
9. Limitation of Liability
IJGAAI and its publisher are not liable for:
- Errors or inaccuracies in published content
- Any loss or damage resulting from the use of published material
- Technical issues related to website access or submission system
10. User Conduct
Users agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or unethical content
- Violate intellectual property rights
- Attempt unauthorised access to the journal system
Violation may result in suspension or termination of access.
11. Third-Party Services
The journal may integrate third-party services such as:
- DOI registration agencies (e.g., Crossref)
- Plagiarism detection tools
- Payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe)
IJGAAI is not responsible for the policies or actions of third-party providers.
12. Privacy and Data Protection
Use of the journal website is also governed by the Privacy Policy. Users agree to the collection and use of data as outlined therein.
13. Termination of Access
The journal reserves the right to:
- Suspend or terminate user accounts
- Reject or withdraw submissions
- Restrict access in case of policy violations
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
15. Amendments
IJGAAI reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
16. Contact Information
For any queries regarding these Terms:
Editorial Office – IJGAAI
Email: [your official journal email]
Website: [your journal URL]