Terms and conditions

Science Transactions and Aligned Journals

Terms and conditions

Welcome to Science Transactions and its aligned websites, journals ("Science Transactions", “we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our all Science Transactions website, journals, applications, and related services and products (“Services” or individually a “Service”).

By accessing, submitting, or using any part of our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use our services.

Definitions

  • Platform: All Science Transactions website and associated journal portals
  • User: Any individual accessing or using the platform
  • Author: A user submitting a manuscript
  • Reviewer: A user evaluating submitted manuscripts
  • Editor: A person responsible for editorial decisions

Eligibility

Users must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Use the platform for lawful academic and research purposes only

Account Registration

  • Users may be required to register for submission or review
  • Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials
  • Any unauthorized use of accounts must be reported immediately

Manuscript Submission

Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is original and unpublished
  • It is not under consideration elsewhere
  • All authors have approved the submission
  • Proper citations and acknowledgments are provided
  • The manuscript complies with ethical guidelines

Prohibited Content

Submissions must not include:

  • Plagiarized material
  • Fabricated or falsified data
  • Offensive, illegal, or unethical content

Peer Review Process

  • All manuscripts undergo a peer-review process
  • Editors have full authority over acceptance or rejection
  • Decisions of the editorial board are final
  • Authors must respond to reviewer comments in a timely manner

Publication Policy

  • Accepted articles may be published in open-access format
  • Authors grant publishing rights to Science Transactions
  • Published content may be archived, indexed, and distributed

Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright unless otherwise stated
  • Authors grant a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their work
  • Content may be shared under applicable open-access licenses

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers agree to:

  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Provide unbiased and constructive feedback
  • Declare conflicts of interest
  • Complete reviews within the specified timeline

Ethical Standards

All users must adhere to:

  • Academic integrity and honesty
  • Ethical research practices
  • Confidentiality of submitted materials

Violations may result in rejection, retraction, or banning from the platform.

Fees and Charges

  • Publication fees (if applicable) will be clearly stated
  • Science Transactions reserves the right to modify fees
  • No hidden charges will be imposed

Limitation of Liability

Science Transactions is not liable for:

  • Errors in published content
  • Loss of data or delays in publication
  • Any indirect or consequential damages arising from use of the platform

Disclaimer

  • Content is published for academic purposes only
  • Views expressed in articles are those of the authors
  • We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness of published materials

Privacy

Use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our platform, you consent to data practices described therein.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate user access
  • Remove content violating these Terms
  • Take necessary legal action if required

Amendments

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts.

Contact Information

For any queries regarding these Terms, please contact:

Science Transactions
Email: info@sciencetransactions.com; sciencetransactions@gmail.com
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Acceptance of Terms

By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.