Policies

JORLCS is committed to maintaining high academic and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. The journal’s policies ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in all aspects of editorial and publication processes. Key policies include peer review, plagiarism prevention, ethics, archiving, and author responsibilities. These guidelines help protect the integrity of academic work and promote responsible research practices.

Plagiarism Policy

JORLCS maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. Manuscripts with significant similarity or unethical citation practices will be rejected immediately.

Peer Review Process

All submissions to JORLCS undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure objectivity and academic rigor. Each paper is evaluated by at least two experts for originality, relevance, clarity, and scholarly contribution. Authors are notified of decisions promptly.

Archiving Policy

JORLCS ensures long-term digital preservation of its content through secure storage and may be included in LOCKSS or CLOCKSS archiving systems. All articles remain permanently accessible via the journal's official website.

Refund Policy

Since JORLCS does not charge article processing or publication fees, there is no financial transaction involved. Therefore, no refund policy is applicable to authors or readers.

Paper Print Policy

JORLCS is an online-only journal and does not offer printed versions of individual papers or issues. However, authors may print their own copies from the freely available PDF versions on the journal’s website.

Publication Ethics

JORLCS follows the ethical guidelines set by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to maintain integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the publication process.

Withdrawal Policy

Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscript before the review process is complete. Once accepted or published, withdrawal is discouraged and must be formally requested with a valid reason. Unethical withdrawal may result in a publication ban.