Members of the Editorial Board

 
  1. To follow an inclusive approach to the editorial policy without any discrimination on the basis of nationality, ethnicity, race, gender, language, religious faith or political leanings.
  2. To ensure publication of material that would be relevant, useful and within the scope of the Journal, contributing to the academic field in every possible way.
 
  1. To facilitate a fair, unbiased scrutiny of the author’s work, offering constructive criticism and refraining from slanderous or derogatory remarks, so that the deserving works are published.
  2. To accept an assignment of peer reviewing only if manuscript pertains to their subject of expertise.
  3. To ensure careful handling of cases of conflict of interests
  4. To coordinate efficiently with the Editor-in-chief and managing editor
  5. To uphold the ethical values, the credibility and the integrity of the Journal
  6. To protect confidentiality in all matters.
  7. To handle cases of plagiarism and other copyright violation in a judicious manner and to inform the editor immediately about those violations.
  8. To declare if any conflict of interest (if necessary). Should refrain from peer review if any existing of conflict of interest.
  9. To ensure careful handling of cases of conflict of interests
  10. To coordinate efficiently with the Editor-in-chief and managing editor
  11. To uphold the ethical values, the credibility and the integrity of the Journal.
 

Peer Reviewers

 
  1. To facilitate a fair, unbiased scrutiny of the author’s work, offering constructive criticism and refraining from slanderous or derogatory remarks, so that the deserving works gets published
  2. To protect confidentiality in all matters regarding the peer review process.
  3. To handle cases of plagiarism and other copyright violation in a judicious manner and to inform the editor immediately about those violations.
  4. To declare if any conflict of interest (if necessary). Should refrain from peer review if any existing of conflict of interest.
  5. To perform the duties of the peer reviewer promptly.
 
  1. To accept an assignment of peer reviewing only if manuscript pertains to their subject of expertise.
  2. To coordinate efficiently with the Editorial Office.
  3. To uphold the ethical values, the credibility and the integrity of the Journal.

Manuscript Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawals of manuscript are made by some authors either after few days of submission or during peer review process or after publishing or some days after submission. Withdrawal of manuscript will be allowed only for reason acceptable by the editor. As withdrawal of published manuscript (if requested by the author and accepted by the editor) involves official expenses towards updating of records. Therefore, prescribed fees would need to be paid by the author. Note, if manuscript is withdrawn after publication, the publication fee will not be refunded.


Copyright Policy

All articles published in Ramat Journals are open-access articles. Any kind of reproduction or reference to the publications can be permitted only if the original sources of those information are properly cited. All publications of the Journal are protected by copyright laws and breach of this law is subject to legal actions.


Plagiarism Policy

This journal strongly opposes the practice of duplicate publication or any type of plagiarism. Ramat journal aims to publish an original high-quality research work. Submission of a manuscript to this journal indicates that the study has not been published anywhere or not been submitted elsewhere for publication. If author(s) are using any part of a published paper, they should give a proper reference or in any case, if required they should get permission from the previous publisher or copyright holder (whichever is suitable).


Plagiarized manuscripts would not be considered for publication. If plagiarism is found in any published paper after an internal investigation, a letter would be immediately

sent to all the authors, their affiliated institutes and funding agency, if applied and subsequently the paper will be withdrawn.


Complaints Policy

The Ramat publications will act promptly on any complaints it receives and follow due course of action as per its
Complaints Policy. It ensures unbiased, fair dealing of the complaints, ensuring that both the complainant and defendant receive equal opportunities to represent their respective cases.