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Copyright Infringement & Dispute Policy

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High Priority Ethics Commitment: IJENGT takes intellectual property protection and academic integrity seriously. All formally submitted allegations of copyright infringement, unauthorized replication, or patent violation are reviewed as top-priority matters.

1. Filing a Formal Notice

If an individual or entity believes that an article published in IJENGT violates their pre-existing copyright, patent, or intellectual property rights, a formal notice must be sent to the Chief Editor at:

email Email: editor.ijengt@gmail.com
Subject Line: Copyright Infringement Claim - [Article Title / ID]

To process your notice efficiently, claims must be accompanied by verifiable documentary evidence demonstrating prior publication, patent ownership, or copyright registration dated prior to the publication date of the disputed IJENGT article.

2. Investigation & Resolution Workflow

schedule Step 1: Initial Response & Intake

Upon receiving a claim supported by documented evidence, an acknowledgment confirmation will be dispatched within 3 working days.

find_in_page Step 2: Transparent Inquiry

The Editorial Board will notify the author(s) of the questioned paper and request an official explanation. All written communications will be shared transparently with both the complainant and the author(s).

verified_user Step 3: Executive Decision

The IJENGT Editorial Board retains sole authority to determine the validity of the claim following thorough deliberation and evidence analysis.

3. Corrective Actions & Outcomes

Depending on the investigation's findings, the board will execute one of the following determinations:

  • Full Article Retraction: If a violation is substantiated, the article will be permanently removed from all IJENGT digital servers, online databases, and future print compilations.
  • Minor Editorial Corrections: If the dispute pertains to minor oversights (such as missing citations or bibliographic references), the authors will be instructed to submit a revised version in line with IJENGT Correction Guidelines.
  • Peer Review for Revised Submissions: Any substantially altered or corrected manuscript must undergo standard peer review before re-publication in the corresponding volume and issue.