Diversity and Inclusion Policy
1. Policy Statement
The International Journal of Engineering Innovation, Research and Development (IJEIRD) is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of its publishing activities. The journal recognizes that scientific excellence is strengthened through the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and regions of the world.
IJEIRD strives to create an inclusive scholarly environment where all authors, reviewers, editors, and readers are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, gender, age, disability, religion, language, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, institutional affiliation, or geographic location.
2. Commitment to Equal Opportunity
IJEIRD provides equal opportunities for participation in the publication process without discrimination of any kind. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, scientific quality, relevance, and ethical standards of submitted manuscripts.
The journal does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bias, or exclusion in any form during the submission, review, editorial, or publication processes.
3. Inclusive Editorial Practices
The journal is committed to:
● Maintaining a diverse and internationally representative editorial board.
● Encouraging participation from researchers across different countries, institutions, and disciplines.
● Promoting balanced representation of researchers from both developed and developing regions.
● Supporting interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research collaborations.
● Ensuring fair and objective evaluation of all manuscripts.
Editors are expected to conduct their responsibilities professionally and impartially while avoiding personal, institutional, or geographical bias.
4. Fair Peer Review
IJEIRD follows a rigorous peer-review process designed to ensure fairness and objectivity.
The journal seeks to:
● Select qualified reviewers based on expertise and subject knowledge.
● Minimize potential biases during manuscript evaluation.
● Ensure that reviews focus on the quality and scientific contribution of the research rather than the personal characteristics of the authors.
● Encourage constructive and respectful reviewer feedback.
Any evidence of discriminatory or inappropriate reviewer behavior may result in removal from the journal's reviewer database.
5. Respectful Research Reporting
Authors are encouraged to:
● Use inclusive, respectful, and non-discriminatory language in their manuscripts.
● Avoid stereotypes, prejudicial terminology, or biased descriptions.
● Accurately represent study participants, communities, and populations.
● Consider diversity and inclusion aspects where relevant to the research design and reporting.
Research involving human participants should adhere to recognized ethical standards and applicable regulations.
6. Accessibility and Global Participation
IJEIRD supports the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge and aims to reduce barriers to scholarly communication by:
● Providing open access to published research whenever applicable.
● Encouraging submissions from researchers worldwide.
● Supporting participation from early-career researchers and scholars from underrepresented communities.
● Facilitating equitable access to research findings across different regions and institutions.
7. Diversity in Published Content
The journal values diverse perspectives and encourages submissions addressing:
● Emerging engineering and technological challenges across different regions.
● Interdisciplinary research that incorporates varied viewpoints and methodologies.
● Innovations that contribute to social inclusion, sustainability, accessibility, and global development.
● Research that benefits diverse communities and populations.
8. Reporting Concerns
Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination, bias, harassment, or exclusion in connection with the journal's activities may report their concerns to the Editorial Office.
All complaints will be reviewed confidentially and fairly, and appropriate corrective actions will be taken when necessary.
9. Continuous Improvement
IJEIRD recognizes that diversity and inclusion require ongoing commitment. The journal will periodically review its policies, editorial practices, and publication processes to promote greater inclusivity, fairness, and equal opportunity within the scholarly publishing community.
10. Policy Review
This Diversity and Inclusion Policy is subject to periodic review and may be updated to reflect evolving best practices, ethical standards, and international publishing guidelines.
Effective Date: June 2026
Applies To: Authors, Editors, Reviewers, Editorial Board Members, and Journal Staff associated with the International Journal of Engineering Innovation, Research and Development (IJEIRD).
