Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions – International Journal of Project Management Studies and Research (IJPMSR)
Effective Date: January 2026
By accessing or using the website and services of the International Journal of Project Management Studies and Research (IJPMSR), including manuscript submission, peer review, and article access, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions. Please read carefully before using the journal website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
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By using the website, submitting manuscripts, or accessing content, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions and any applicable policies, including the Privacy Statement, Publication Ethics, and Open Access Policy.
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If you do not agree, you must not use the website or submit manuscripts.
2. Use of Journal Content
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All articles published in IJPMSR are open-access and may be freely read, downloaded, and shared for personal, educational, or research purposes.
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Users must cite the original article properly when using or referencing journal content.
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Content cannot be modified, sold, or used for commercial purposes without written permission from the journal.
3. Submission of Manuscripts
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By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
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The work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
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All authors have approved the submission.
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All ethical approvals, consents, and permissions for data, images, or experiments have been obtained.
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Authors grant IJPMSR a non-exclusive license to publish the article in any format (online, print, or digital repositories).
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Submission does not guarantee acceptance; manuscripts are subject to editorial evaluation and peer review.
4. Publication Fee
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A publication fee of USD 100 is applied only after acceptance of a manuscript.
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Payment is required before online publication.
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Submission, peer review, and editorial assessment are free of charge.
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Waivers may be requested in exceptional cases.
5. Responsibility for Content
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IJPMSR, editors, and staff make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of published content.
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However, the journal is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of content.
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Readers are advised to independently verify information and consult original sources when necessary.
6. User Conduct
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Users must not:
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Submit malicious content or files containing viruses.
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Use the website to violate any applicable laws.
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Misrepresent identity or credentials when submitting manuscripts or comments.
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7. Intellectual Property
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All articles remain the intellectual property of the authors, while IJPMSR retains the right to publish and distribute the work.
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Journal logos, website design, and branding are the property of IJPMSR and may not be reproduced without permission.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
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Personal data collected during submission or website use is handled in accordance with the journal’s Privacy Statement.
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Authors, reviewers, and readers consent to the collection, use, and storage of personal information for journal-related purposes.
9. Corrections and Retractions
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Articles may be corrected, updated, or retracted in line with IJPMSR’s Publication Ethics Policy.
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Retractions or corrections are issued to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the scholarly record.
10. Liability
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IJPMSR and its staff are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the website, articles, or associated services.
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Use of the website and content is at the user’s own risk.
11. Changes to Terms
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IJPMSR may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
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Updated terms will be posted on the website with an effective date.
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Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
12. Governing Law
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These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of [Insert Country of Journal Office].
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Any disputes arising from use of the journal website or services will be resolved in accordance with local jurisdiction laws.
13. Contact
For questions regarding Terms and Conditions, submissions, or website use, please contact:
Email: support@academicpubs.org
