Editorial Independence

Asian Online Journals maintains full editorial independence across all its journals. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Financial considerations, including article processing charges, do not influence editorial decisions.

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to Asian Online Journals journals are subject to peer review. Each journal follows a peer-review process designed to ensure academic quality and integrity, which typically includes an initial editorial assessment followed by review by independent experts in the relevant field. Editorial decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned Handling Editor.

Publication Ethics

Asian Online Journals is committed to upholding high standards of publication ethics and best practices in scholarly publishing. Editors, reviewers, and authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards relating to originality, transparency, accountability, and integrity in research and publication.

Detailed policies on ethics, malpractice, and misconduct are available here:
👉 https://ajouronline.com/publisher/ethics-malpractice

Authorship

Authorship should accurately reflect individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions to the research and preparation of a manuscript. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the evaluation, interpretation, or publication of a manuscript. Declared conflicts of interest are considered as part of the editorial process.

Retractions and Corrections

Asian Online Journals is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. Corrections and retractions are handled transparently and in accordance with recognized best practices.

Full procedures for corrections and retractions are available here:
👉 https://ajouronline.com/publisher/corrections-retractions

Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions or publication ethics by contacting the journal’s editorial office. All complaints and appeals are handled fairly, transparently, and in accordance with established publishing standards.