Submissions

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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.

Privacy Statement

1. Introduction


IJASCE values and respects the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how personal data are collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.


2. Scope


This statement applies to all users interacting with IJASCE through its website, submission system, email communications, and editorial processes. It governs:




  • Personal information collected during manuscript submission and peer review




  • Data related to publication and readership




  • Communications and mailing lists




3. Data Collection


IJASCE collects the following types of personal data:




  • Author information: names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, and submission history




  • Reviewer information: names, email addresses, expertise areas, and review activity




  • Editor and staff information: contact details and roles




  • Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, access logs)




Personal data are collected through:




  • Submission and peer review systems




  • Editorial communications




  • User registration or newsletter subscription (if offered)




4. Use of Personal Data


Collected data are used solely for the purpose of:




  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review




  • Communicating decisions and publication notices




  • Indexing and citation purposes




  • Maintaining journal operations and editorial records




  • Analyzing journal performance (in aggregate)




IJASCE does not sell, rent, or disclose personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.


5. Data Sharing


Personal data may be shared with:




  • Editorial board members or reviewers (for peer review purposes)




  • Indexing and archiving services (to register and disseminate articles)




  • Journal hosting providers (for infrastructure and maintenance)




All data processors are required to comply with confidentiality and data protection standards.


6. Data Retention


IJASCE retains personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill its editorial and legal obligations, including:




  • Publication record maintenance




  • Ethical investigations or appeals




  • Archival and indexing




Authors and reviewers may request information about the data stored about them or request correction or deletion where appropriate.


7. Data Protection


IJASCE takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes:




  • Secure servers and encrypted connections




  • Access restrictions for editorial systems




  • Regular review of security practices




8. Cookies and Website Analytics


IJASCE’s website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymized analytics data. Users may adjust browser settings to control cookie usage.


9. Rights of Users


Users have the right to:




  • Access their personal data




  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data




  • Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)




  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if they believe their rights have been violated




Requests can be submitted to the editorial office via the journal’s contact email.


10. Changes to This Statement


This privacy statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in data practices or legal requirements. The latest version will be posted on the journal’s website with a revised date.


11. Review and Updates


This privacy statement was last reviewed in August 2025. It is reviewed annually or as required by changes in legal or operational standards.