Policy Document

Name of the Journal

Pakistan Journal of Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (PJETS)

E-ISSN: 2224-2333
P-ISSN: 2222-9930

Frequency

Bi-Annually.

Publication Schedule

Issue 1: 
Online: June
Issue 2: 
Online: December

Aims and Scope

Aims

PJETS Research Journal will publish and solicit genuine and novel work on contemporary trends in the incipient domains of science and engineering technologies. PJETS will be aiming to 

  1. To provide a platform to researchers and academicians for bringing innovative research ideas from diverse disciplines of engineering and science.
  2. To give scholars a chance to be part of the scholars’ community who assists and helps others in publication and review
  3. To promote research by disseminating research ideas at affordable or at no cost in long run
  4. To upkeep a platform for researchers, in alignment with HEC’s objectives of creating research-culture in higher education institutions
  5. To bridge the academia-industry gap for socio-economic development.

Scope

The PJETS scopes the wide range of topics within domain of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physical Sciences and Technology. Authors are encouraged to submit complete unpublished and original works, which are not under review in any other journals. The scopes of the journal include, but not limited to, the following topic areas:

  1. Computer Science
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Data Mining and Data Ethics
    • Artificial Intelligence 
    • Pervasive computing and Cloud Computing
    • Computer Vision
    • Blockchain Technology,
    • Internet of Things.
  2. Mathematic Sciences
    • Mathematical Modeling,
    • Algorithms,
    • Probability Theory,
    • Operations Research,
    • Econometrics,
    • Mathematical Analysis,
    • Dynamical Systems,
    • Simulation and Modeling,
    • Numerical Analysis.
    • Energy Science and Technology
    • Applied Physics
    • Quantum Science and Computing
    • Green Sustainable Science and Technology.
  3. Engineering Sciences
    • Computer Engineering
    • Systems Engineering
    • Software Engineering
    • Web Engineering
    • Digital Signal Processing
    • Embedded Systems
    • Fuzzy Logic
    • VLSI
    • Wireless Communication and Sensor Networks
    • Robotics
    • Mobile Communication 

With respect to the similarity index, PJETs has 0% tolerance. The "Turnitin" plagiarism detection software is used to scan the submitted papers (HEC). "Turnitin" is HEC approved plagiarism software. The submitted paper is returned if the plagiarism of the article is more than the acceptable ratio for revision.

For more details please refer to the Publication Ethics of the journal. The paper after the plagiarism check is send for the double-blind peer-review process. As per HEC rules, one reviewer in a double-blind peer review procedure must to be an international expert.

The papers are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. 

Publication Fees: (Revenue Source)

Pakistan Journal of Engineering, Technology & Science(PJETS) will start charging Article Processing Fees(APC)  from  Volume 11 (Issue 2-December 2023). This decision has been made to ensure the sustainability of our high-quality publication standards, the continuation of rigorous peer-review processes, and the enhancement of the journal's accessibility to a wider audience. The fees will contribute to covering the operational costs involved in maintaining the editorial office, manuscript handling, and the online hosting platform, as well as ensuring that published articles are widely disseminated and archived.

The charges are applicable once the paper is Accepted

NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE STRUCTURE
(The policy is applicable from 01/01/2025)

 

*For local Authors:
The Article Publication Fees (Non-Refundable)  

  • Standard Package: Rs. 15,000/- (inclusive of up to 10 pages) -applicable from 01/01/2025.i.e. Volume 13 Issue 1
  • Additional Pages: Rs. 1,000/- per page (for each page exceeding 10 pages)

*For International Authors:
The Article Publication Fees (Non-Refundable) 

  • Standard Package: US$ 100 (inclusive of up to 10 pages)
  • Additional Pages: US$ 10 per page (for each page exceeding 10 pages)

Fee Waiver Policy

There is no Fee Waiver Policy. However, International Reviewers affiliated with PJETS journal benefit from a discount while submitting their article(s).

Subscription Charges

Annual Subcription : PKRs. 1,500 (In land)                                                  US $ 75 (International, by Air Mail)

Single Issue:                PKRs. 800 (In land)                                                    US $ 45 (International, by Air Mail)

Payment Mode and Process:

 Publication charges can be paid by cash or through Bank Transfer.

Payment Information

Account Title:  Institute of Business Management
Account No.: 5501309900055557
Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank

Note: Please send proof of payment (Scanned copy of cheque /bank draft / online payment receipt etc.) through email; also for further information, contact: pjets@iobm.edu.pk

Publication Ethics

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has prepared Publication Ethics guidelines for all its approved Journals. This journal follows these guidelines which are available here.

Review Process

No.

Review Process Step

Days

1

Initial review by Editor (Domain Check + Plagiarism Check)

7

2

First Double-Blind Peer Review Process

15

3

Communicate Review Reports to authors for minor/major revision

7

4

Submission of the Revised version

20

5

Second Double-Blind Peer Review Process

15

6

Acceptance of paper (on successful submission of revised paper)

Or

Rejection of paper (on unsuccessful submission of revised paper  

7

 

Total days from submission to Acceptance

71
  • Paper is returned to authors if domain and quality does not meet the initial review done by the Editor in the first step.
  • Final decision of acceptance and rejection within 3 months.

Peer Review Policy

Only those manuscripts that have not been previously published or submitted to another journal are considered for evaluation.

Submitted manuscripts undergo a preliminary check for plagiarism using Turnitin software. The plagiarism report must be less than 19% and must be less than 5% from AI and individual source. Eligible manuscripts are then evaluated by the Editor based on their originality, methodology, significance of the subject matter, and alignment with the journal's scope. The Editor conducts this evaluation without considering the ethnic origin, gender, citizenship, religious belief, or political philosophy of the authors. A fair double-blind peer review process is employed for the selected manuscripts.

The selected manuscripts are sent to at least two reviewers, (one national reviewer and one international reviewer) for evaluation, and the final publication decision is made by the Editor after considering the modifications made by the authors based on the reviewers' feedback.

Open Access Policy

All the papers published in PJETS  are under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)  International License.

Access Rights
All articles published are available for reading, downloading, copying, printing, sharing, searching, and linking. Readers may also use the articles for any other authorized purpose (Budapest Open Access Initiative).

User Rights

Permissible third-party reuse is outlined by the following user license:

Users are allowed to copy and distribute the article, including for commercial purposes. Users can also share the manuscript if it has been modified in any manner, with the condition that the user gives proper credit (including a link to the official publication via the relevant DOI), includes a link to the license, and does not imply that the licensor endorses the use of the work. This aligns with the definition of open access outlined by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). The open-access articles published in the journal are licensed under the  Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

 Open Access Statement

The journal is an Open Access journal that allows free unlimited access to all its contents without any restrictions upon publication to all users. Users are granted the freedom to read, download, copy, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles within the journal without requiring permission from the publisher or author.  This means that individuals worldwide can freely and without limitations view the complete texts of all papers published in PJETS and are permitted to utilize any of the content provided that appropriate credit and citations are included referencing the original publication.

Privacy Statement

Introduction

Our priority at the PJETS Research Platform is protecting your privacy. Information about the personal data that the system gathers and how the journals utilize that data is provided in this privacy statement.

Personal data collection

Personal data required for the processing and publication of submissions to PJETs Research Platform may be gathered and used by PJETS. Personal data includes name, affiliation, and contact information (fax, phone, and email addresses).

 Using personal information

Any personal information received by PJETS Research Platform will only be used to process and publish your manuscript which may include in the following phases

  • Managing and personalization of website
  • The submission and / or peer review systems
  • Processing and Publishing your manuscript
  • Communication about your manuscript

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Securing your data

 To sentinel against the loss, unauthorized use, or modification of your personal information, PJETS Research Platform will implement appropriate organizational and technical safety.

Global data transfers

To enable the use of the information in line with this privacy policy, information that the PJETs Research Platform obtains may be processed, stored, and transmitted between any of the nations in which the PJETS Research Platform operates. Furthermore, any personal information you provide to the website for publication will be posted online and may be viewed by anybody in the world. You consent to the aforementioned Global transfers of personal data.

Updating this statement

The PJETS privacy policy may be updated with the new version on this website.

 Retraction Policy and correction policy

Following guidelines have been proposed by the publisher, Institute of Business Management  for Correction and Retraction decisions. These guidelines have been derived from the COPE Retraction Guidelines.

Editors should consider retracting a publication if:

  • They have clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of major error (eg, miscalculation or experimental error), or as a result of fabrication (eg, of data) or falsification (eg, image manipulation)
  • It constitutes plagiarism
  • The findings have previously been published elsewhere without proper attribution to previous sources or disclosure to the editor, permission to republish, or justification (ie, cases of redundant publication)
  • It contains material or data without authorization for use
  • Copyright has been infringed or there is some other serious legal issue (eg, libel, privacy)
  • It reports unethical research
  • It has been published solely on the basis of a compromised or manipulated peer review process
  • The author(s) failed to disclose a major competing interest (a.k.a. conflict of interest) that, in the view of the editor, would have unduly affected interpretations of the work or recommendations by editors and peer reviewers.

Notices of retraction should:

  • Be linked to the retracted article wherever possible (ie, in all online versions)
  • Clearly identify the retracted article (eg, by including the title and authors in the retraction heading or citing the retracted article)
  • Be clearly identified as a retraction (ie, distinct from other types of correction or comment)
  • Be published promptly to minimise harmful effects
  • Be freely available to all readers (ie, not behind access barriers or available only to subscribers)
  • State who is retracting the article
  • State the reason(s) for retraction
  • Be objective, factual and avoid inflammatory language

Retractions are not usually appropriate if:

  • The authorship is disputed but there is no reason to doubt the validity of the findings
  • The main findings of the work are still reliable and correction could sufficiently address errors or concerns
  • An editor has inconclusive evidence to support retraction, or is awaiting additional information such as from an institutional investigation
  • Author conflicts of interest have been reported to the journal after publication, but in the editor’s view these are not likely to have influenced interpretations or recommendations or the conclusions of the article.

Complaint and Appeal Policy

  1. Appeals

While evaluating a submission for their publication, editor has an extensive amount of discretion. Many submissions are rejected with a very generic explanation and without being subjected to an external evaluation. It is not possible to formally appeal these decisions.

The author may appeal the decision by sending the editor a thorough, point-by-point response to all of the reviewer and editor comments if they feel that the decision to reject the submission was made outside of the journal's policies and procedures. The peer review procedure used for the submission will be examined by the editor. The Editor's decision to reject is final if the choice was made in accordance with editorial standards.

*If the author is dissatisfied with the Editor's decision, they may contact PJETS at:  pjets@iobm.edu.pk

  1. Complaints

Please submit an in-depth email to the Editor-in-Chief or publisher (PJETS) if you have any concerns about the journal's policies, procedures, publishing process, behavior of the editorial team, or anything else. Your question will be answered promptly. The complainants will then receive an email with the resolution.

For complaints kindly email to the Editor-in-Chief

Brigadier (R.) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abbas
Dean, CCSIS
dr.abbas@iobm.edu.pk

Archiving Policy:

Preservation of IoBM Content in Digital Form Every piece of content published in an IoBM journal is permanently saved in the A portico (Digital Preservation ) database to guarantee the long-term preservation of our publications:

IoBM keeps copies of submitted manuscripts and accompanying files for record-keeping purposes.