Preprint Policy

Policy Statement

IJEIRD supports the responsible dissemination of research through recognized preprint platforms.

Preprint Submission

Authors may submit manuscripts that have previously been posted on non-commercial preprint servers, provided that:

·         The manuscript has not undergone formal peer review.

       ·         Authors disclose the existence of the preprint during submission.

       ·         The preprint server does not claim exclusive publication rights.

 During Peer Review

 Authors should not present peer-review comments from IJEIRD as endorsements of their preprints.

 After Publication

 Upon acceptance and publication, authors are encouraged to:

 ·         Update the preprint record.

       ·         Link the preprint version to the final published article.

       ·         Clearly identify the published Version of Record.

Restrictions

Manuscripts previously published in peer-reviewed journals are not considered preprints and are not eligible for submission.