Privacy Statement

1. Privacy Statement

The Al-Zahrawi Journal of Engineering Sciences (ZJES) is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and users. Personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and other contact details entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any third party.

All data collected through the journal's website is handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations and is used solely for editorial, administrative, and communication purposes.

2. Open Access Policy

ZJES provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All published articles are freely accessible online without subscription or access fees.

3. Copyright and Licensing Policy

Retention of Copyright: Authors retain full copyright of their published work without restrictions.

Creative Commons License: All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits users to read, download, copy, distribute, and use the material for any lawful purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source.

4. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Al-Zahrawi Journal of Engineering Sciences (ZJES) adheres to the principles and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

All participants in the publication process — authors, reviewers, editors, and publisher — are required to maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism.

5. Editorial Responsibilities
Impartiality and Independence: Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, without discrimination based on authors' identity, affiliation, or background. All editorial decisions are made independently.
Confidentiality: All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Information about manuscripts is not shared with unauthorized individuals.
Conflicts of Interest: Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished material for personal research.
Publication Decisions: Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers' reports and journal policies.
Ethical Investigations: All ethical concerns are handled according to COPE guidelines, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.
6. Reviewer Responsibilities
Editorial Contribution: Reviewers assist editors in decision-making and help improve manuscript quality.
Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential and not share them without permission.
Objectivity & Timeliness: Reviews must be objective, constructive, evidence-based, and completed within the requested timeframe.
Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts and avoid reviewing if such conflicts exist.
7. Author & Publisher Responsibilities
Originality & Reporting Standards: Authors must submit original work, cite all sources properly, present research accurately, and avoid simultaneous submission to multiple journals.
Ethical Compliance & Disclosure: Research involving humans or animals must include ethical approvals and informed consent, and all financial or institutional support must be disclosed.
Content Preservation & Data Privacy: The publisher investigates misconduct, ensures long-term digital archiving of published content, and guarantees that all personal data is handled securely and used only for academic and publishing purposes.