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About the Journal & Policies

Discover the publication guidelines, scopes, fee structures, and policies governing the Rank International Journal of Computer Science & Multidisciplinary Research.

Publication Policy

The Rank International Journal of Computer Science & Multidisciplinary Research (RAINCOMES-PAK)

RAINCOMES-PAK is committed to publishing high-quality, original, ethical, and impactful scholarly research. The journal follows internationally accepted standards of academic publishing to ensure integrity, transparency, fairness, and excellence throughout the publication process.

This Publication Policy outlines the principles and requirements governing the submission, review, acceptance, publication, and dissemination of manuscripts submitted to RAINCOMES-PAK.

1.Originality of Manuscripts

All manuscripts submitted to RAINCOMES-PAK must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions represent their own work and appropriately acknowledge the contributions of others through proper citation and referencing.

2.Scope of Publication

The journal publishes high-quality scholarly work in computer science and multidisciplinary fields. Manuscripts must fall within the aims and scope of the journal and demonstrate scientific rigor, originality, innovation, and relevance.

The journal accepts:
  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Meta-Analyses
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Notes
  • Case Studies
  • Conceptual Papers
  • Survey Papers
  • Book Reviews
  • Letters to the Editor (subject to editorial approval)

3.Peer Review Policy

All eligible submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their suitability for the journal. Manuscripts that meet the journal's requirements are evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential.

Editorial decisions are based on:
  • Originality and novelty
  • Scientific quality
  • Methodological soundness
  • Ethical compliance
  • Relevance to the journal
  • Clarity and quality of presentation

The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to accept, request revisions, or reject any manuscript based on reviewers' recommendations and editorial evaluation.

4.Publication Ethics

RAINCOMES-PAK expects all authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members to adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics.

The journal does not tolerate:
  • Plagiarism
  • Self-plagiarism
  • Data fabrication
  • Data falsification
  • Image manipulation intended to mislead
  • Duplicate publication
  • Simultaneous submission to multiple journals
  • Citation manipulation
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

Any confirmed ethical violation may result in rejection, correction, retraction, or other appropriate editorial action.

5.Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software before entering peer review. Authors should ensure that their work is properly cited and free from unethical text duplication. Manuscripts containing unacceptable levels of plagiarism or evidence of academic misconduct will be rejected.

6.Authorship Policy

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission and agree to its publication if accepted. Changes in authorship after submission require the approval of the editorial office and the written consent of all authors involved.

7.Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional relationships that could influence or appear to influence the publication process. Where conflicts of interest exist, appropriate editorial measures will be taken to ensure an impartial review process.

8.Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their published work unless otherwise specified by the journal's licensing policy. Upon acceptance, authors grant RAINCOMES-PAK the right to publish, archive, index, and distribute the article in electronic formats. Licensing terms applicable to published articles are described on the journal's Copyright and Licensing Policy page.

9.Open Access Policy

RAINCOMES-PAK operates as an open-access journal. Published articles are made freely available online without subscription barriers, promoting the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge and increasing the visibility and impact of published research.

10.Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy of the scholarly record.

Where necessary, the editorial office may publish:
  • Corrections (Errata)
  • Corrigenda
  • Expressions of Concern
  • Retractions

These actions will be taken in accordance with established ethical publishing practices when significant errors or research misconduct are identified.

11.Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on the academic merit, originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. Decisions are made without discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, gender, institutional affiliation, religion, or political beliefs.

12.Archiving and Preservation

The journal is committed to preserving published scholarly content through appropriate digital archiving and long-term preservation practices. Information regarding archiving services and preservation mechanisms will be updated as the journal expands its indexing and preservation arrangements.

13.Disclaimer

The opinions, findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in published articles are solely those of the respective authors. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, publisher, or affiliated institutions. Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the content they submit.

14.Policy Updates

RAINCOMES-PAK reserves the right to revise or update this Publication Policy at any time to reflect developments in scholarly publishing, ethical standards, and journal operations. The most recent version published on the journal's website shall be considered the authoritative version.

Pictorial View of Publication Policy

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