UWJST Journal Policy
University of Wah Journal of Science and Technology (UWJST) ISSN 2616-4396 (online) 2523-0123 (print), publishes original contributions on all aspects of engineering sciences, basic sciences and computer sciences. The Journal is originally intended to serve as a platform for international quality peer-reviewed research work in the relevant field. Submission of a manuscript implies that it is not simultaneously considered for publication elsewhere and that the authors have obtained the necessary authority for publication.
Open Access Policy
University of Wah Journal of Science and Technology (UWJST) ISSN 2616-4396 (online) 2523-0123 (print), is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition of open access.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
UWJST is a peer-reviewed, subsidized open access journal where the University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan, pays the open access fee. Authors do not have to pay any article processing charges (APC).
Journal Subscription
University of Wah Journal of Science and Technology (UWJST) has open access policy and Available online. UWJST does not charge any subscription fee or author fee.
Publication Frequency
This journal is published annually.
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
(These guidelines are based on Elsevier recommendations and COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors) UWJST is a peer-reviewed international journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. In order to provide our readers with a journal of the highest quality, we state the following principles of Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement. All articles not in accordance with these standards will be removed from the publication if malpractice is discovered at any time even after the publication. UWJST is checking all papers in a double-blind peer-review process. In accordance with the code of conduct, we will report any cases of suspected plagiarism or duplicate publishing.
Plagiarism Policy
By submitting the Author(s) manuscript to the journal it is understood that it is an original manuscript and is unpublished work and is not under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism, including duplicate publication of the author's own work, in whole or in part without proper citation is not tolerated by the journal. Manuscripts submitted to the journal may be checked for originality using anti-plagiarism software.
UWJST is equipped with plagiarism detecting software "Turnitin" to screen submitted papers.
Copyright
The copyright is retained by the University of Wah Journal of Science and Technology (UWJST). The Journal, however, grants to all users an unrestricted, irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual right of access to, and a license to copy, use, distribute, perform and display the work publicly and to make and distribute derivative works in any digital medium for any reasonable purpose, subject to proper attribution of authorship and ownership of the rights.
Licensing
All items published by the University of Wah Journal of Science and Technology (UWJST) are licensed under a Creative Commons License (CC BY). The license permits others to use, reproduce, disseminate or display the article in any way, including for commercial purposes, so long as they credit the author for the original creation.
Peer Review Policy
All submissions to University of Wah Journal of Science and Technology (UWJST) are first reviewed for completeness and only then sent to be assessed by an Editor who will decide whether they are suitable for peer review. Where an editor is on the author list or has any other competing interest regarding a specific manuscript, another member of the Editorial Board will be assigned to oversee the peer review. Editors will consider the peer-reviewed reports when making a decision but are not bound by the opinions or recommendations. A concern raised by a single peer reviewer or the Editor themselves may result in the manuscript being rejected. Authors receive peer review reports with the editorial decision on their manuscript.
Proceedings papers are reviewed by the Programme Chairs and Programme Committee members of the respective conference, with help from external reviewers selected by them.
Guidelines for Submission of Research Articles
Authors are invited to submit original research articles, review articles, and short communications via the online submission system available on the journal's website. Submissions must adhere to the formatting and style guidelines provided in the author's guide.
Roles
Editors
- Ensure a fair double-blind peer-review of the submitted articles for
- They will strive to prevent any potential conflict of interests between the author and editorial and review personnel.
- Editors will also ensure that all the information related to submitted manuscripts is kept as confidential before publishing.
- Editor-in-Chief will coordinate the work of the of the Editorial Team.
Reviewers
- Evaluate manuscripts based on content without regard to ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, religious belief, or political philosophy of the
- They must ensure that all the information related to submitted manuscripts is kept confidential and must report to the Editor-in-Chief if they are aware of copyright infringement and plagiarism on the author’s
- They must evaluate the submitted works objectively as well as present clearly their opinions on the works in a clear way in the review form.
- A reviewer who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the Editor-in-Chief and excuse himself from the review process.
Authors
- Present an objective discussion of the significance of research work as well as sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the
- Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are
- Review articles should also be objective, comprehensive, and accurate accounts of the state of the
- The authors should ensure that their work is entirely original works, and if the work and/or words of others have been used, this has been appropriately acknowledged.
- Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is
- Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is
- Authors should not submit articles describing essentially the same research to more than one
- The corresponding author should ensure that there is a full consensus of all co-authors in approving the final version of the paper and its submission for publication.
Deadlines of All Processes
Duration of Paper Submission: Rolling submission, with no deadline.
Review of Articles: Typically completed within 4-6 weeks of submission.
Acceptance of Articles and Publication: Authors will be notified of acceptance/rejection within 8 weeks of submission. Accepted articles are published in the next available issue.
Timelines of Publication of Issues
The UWJMS publishes one issue per year which is published December.
Author Agreement Form
Authors are required to sign an author agreement form upon submission of their manuscript, affirming that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and does not infringe upon any copyrights.
Review of Articles
Submitted manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers, who evaluate the quality, significance, and originality of the research. Reviewers provide constructive feedback to authors to improve the manuscript if necessary.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation of their research findings. Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, affiliations, or personal connections that could bias the work.
Correction and Retraction of Research Articles
In the event of errors or inaccuracies in published articles, the UWJST will promptly issue corrections or retractions as necessary. Authors are encouraged to notify the editorial office if they identify any errors in their published work.
Acceptance of Articles and Publication of Articles
Upon acceptance, articles are copyedited and formatted for publication. Final proofs are sent to authors for approval before online publication. Accepted articles are published in the upcoming issue of the journal.
Steps Involved from Date of Receipt of Research Article till Publication
· Initial Submission
· Editorial Assessment
· Peer Review
· Author Revisions (if necessary)
· Final Decision
· Copyediting and Proofreading
· Online Publication
Contribution and Consents of Each Author
All authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript and must consent to its submission for publication. Each author is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the work.
Archiving Policy
In order to preserve all published scholarly content, UWJST saves the journals’ content to University of Wah website for archiving for long-term digital preservation. The information can be found on:
https://uwjst.org.pk/index.php/uwjst/issue/archive