⚖️ Conflict of Interest Policy

To maintain the integrity and objectivity of the research published in ARJST, all parties involved in the publication process (authors, reviewers, and editors) must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

For Authors

When submitting a manuscript, authors must declare any financial or personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Examples include:

  • Employment or consultancies.

  • Stock ownership or honoraria.

  • Paid expert testimony.

  • Grants or other funding.

If no conflict exists, authors must state: “The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.”

For Reviewers and Editors

Reviewers must recuse themselves if they have a conflict of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors or institutions connected to the papers. Editors will ensure that manuscripts are handled by individuals with no stake in the outcome of the review.

🛡️ Privacy Policy

The Academic Research Journal of Science and Technology (ARJST) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users and contributors. This policy outlines how we handle personal data in accordance with international standards.

1. Data Collection

We collect personal information (names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations) only when voluntarily submitted by authors, reviewers, or registered users.

2. Use of Personal Information

The data collected will be used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Processing and peer-reviewing manuscripts.

  • Communicating with authors regarding their submissions.

  • Distributing the journal’s newsletter or announcements (if opted in).

  • Metadata requirements for indexing services (e.g., CrossRef, Google Scholar).

3. Data Protection

ARJST will not sell, lease, or distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Author names and affiliations are made public only upon the publication of their work as part of the scholarly record.

4. Cookies and Web Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. This data is used solely to enhance the functionality of the journal’s web platform.

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