Effective Date: [01/11/2024]
Website: TJANS Journal
Official Contact Email: editor@tjansonline.org
Welcome to the Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences (TJANS)! By submitting a manuscript, participating in peer review, or accessing our platform, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.
1. General Provisions
1.1 These Terms and Conditions govern submissions to and participation in the Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences (TJANS), a multidisciplinary open-access journal.
1.2 TJANS reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
2. Author Responsibilities
2.1 Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must submit original work not published elsewhere. Manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism. Duplicate submissions are prohibited.
2.2 Copyright and Licensing: By submitting, authors grant TJANS a non-exclusive license to publish the manuscript. Authors retain copyright but must acknowledge TJANS if republishing elsewhere. A Copyright Transfer Agreement is required upon acceptance.
2.3 Authorship Integrity: All listed authors must contribute significantly to the research. Disputes over authorship must be resolved prior to submission.
2.4 Ethical Compliance: Research involving human/animal subjects must adhere to ethical guidelines and include institutional approvals. Fabrication or falsification of data is strictly prohibited.
2.5 Peer Review Compliance: Authors must address reviewer comments during the revision process. Failure to comply may result in rejection.
2.6 Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal interests that could bias the work.
3. Reviewer Responsibilities
3.1 Confidentiality: Reviewers must keep manuscripts confidential and not share details with third parties.
3.2 Unbiased Evaluation: Reviews must be objective and free from personal bias. Reviewers must declare conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if necessary.
3.3 Timeliness: Reviews must be submitted within the agreed timeframe to ensure timely publication.
3.4 Ethical Standards: Reviewers must report suspected plagiarism, misconduct, or ethical violations to the editorial team.
4. Editor Responsibilities
4.1 Editorial Independence: Editors must ensure fair and unbiased handling of submissions, free from influence by authors' affiliations or personal relationships.
4.2 Conflict of Interest: Editors must disclose and avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.
4.3 Decision Transparency: Rejection or acceptance decisions must be based on academic merit and peer review feedback.
4.4 Ethical Oversight: Editors must address allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism or unethical research practices.
5. Data Protection and Privacy
5.1 Personal Information: TJANS collects author/reviewer details for publication and communication purposes only. Data is stored securely and not shared without consent.
5.2 Cookies: The website may use cookies to enhance user experience. By using the site, users consent to this.
5.3 Email Communication: Users agree to receive emails related to manuscript updates, journal news, and editorial communications.
5.4 Data Removal: Users may request data deletion by contacting editor@tjansonline.org.
6. Liability Disclaimer
6.1 TJANS is not liable for damages arising from content published in the journal or technical issues affecting the website.
6.2 Opinions expressed in manuscripts or communications do not reflect the views of TJANS or its editorial board.
7. Publication Fees
7.1 TJANS charges the following fees upon acceptance of manuscripts:
- Research Article: $50 USD
- Review Article: $50 USD
- Case Report/Short Communication: $50 USD
7.2 Submission is free of charge. Payment must be completed before publication.
8. Governing Law
8.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by Nigerian law.
8.2 Disputes shall be resolved through mediation. Unresolved issues may be escalated to courts in Anambra State, Nigeria.
9. Contact Information
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