The Vishwakarma Journal of Engineering Research (VJER) is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly publishing, academic integrity, editorial transparency, and ethical research dissemination. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical publishing practices and encourages responsible research communication among authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers.

VJER publishes original and high-quality research contributions in engineering, applied sciences, and emerging interdisciplinary technologies. All submitted manuscripts undergo editorial screening and a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure originality, technical quality, scholarly relevance, and research integrity.

Publication Ethics

VJER follows ethical publishing principles consistent with recognized scholarly publishing standards and expects all stakeholders to adhere to responsible research and publication practices. Manuscripts involving plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or unethical research conduct will be rejected.

Peer Review Policy

All submissions are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified subject experts. Reviewers assess manuscripts based on originality, technical contribution, methodological quality, clarity, significance, and relevance to the journal scope. Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations and academic merit.

Plagiarism and AI Policy

Submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools to ensure originality. Authors are responsible for submitting authentic and properly cited research work. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for language assistance must be disclosed appropriately, and AI systems cannot be listed as authors of scholarly manuscripts.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the evaluation, interpretation, or publication of research work. Any potential conflict of interest must be declared during the submission and review process.

Open Access Policy

VJER follows an open-access publishing model that provides immediate and unrestricted access to published scholarly content. The journal promotes global knowledge dissemination, academic collaboration, and wider research visibility without access barriers.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted work is original and does not infringe upon any copyright or intellectual property rights. Permission must be obtained for copyrighted material included in manuscripts. The journal reserves the right to publish accepted articles in accordance with applicable publication and licensing policies.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Proper acknowledgment of references, contributors, funding agencies, and supporting sources must be provided. Authors are expected to cooperate during peer review and revision processes.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, provide objective and constructive evaluations, avoid conflicts of interest, and assist editors in maintaining the scholarly quality of published research. Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts fairly and professionally based on academic merit.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for ensuring editorial independence, confidentiality, fairness, and transparency throughout the review and publication process. Publication decisions are based solely on scholarly quality, originality, technical contribution, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.

Corrections and Retractions

VJER reserves the right to publish corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record.