About Journal

 Peer Review Policy

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process:

 The  International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement  follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout the evaluation. Each submitted manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the editorial team to check for originality, scope, and adherence to journal guidelines, followed by plagiarism assessment. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are then assigned to a minimum of two independent subject experts for detailed evaluation. Reviewers assess the work on parameters such as significance, originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution to the field. Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editorial team makes a final decision—Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject. The journal is committed to providing a constructive, fair, and timely review process, with an average turnaround time of 3–4 weeks from submission to first decision. 

Open Access Policy

• Immediate Open Access : All articles are freely available online upon publication
• No Subscription Barriers : Readers can access, download, and share content without fees
• Author Retention of Copyright : Authors retain ownership of their work under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC 4.0)
• APC (Article Processing Charges) : No Fees

Contribution to Society

• Bridging Disciplines : Encouraging cross-disciplinary dialogue to solve real-world problems
• Empowering Researchers : Providing a platform for early-career and established scholars from developing and developed nations
• Informing Policy & Practice : Publishing research that can guide decision-making in education, technology, environment, governance, and social development
• Promoting Equity in Knowledge : Open access model ensures free knowledge dissemination to under-resourced institutions and communities
• Fostering Innovation : Spotlighting emerging fields like AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and ERP to drive technological and social progress

 International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement  prioritizes deeply interpretive and original critiques, ensuring the publication of the highest quality research in higher education.

• Starting Year : May 2026
• Frequency : Quarterly 
• Format : Online
• Language : English

Editorial and Privacy Policy

The content of any submissions made to the journal will not be used for anything other than the review process. Any additional personally identifiable information regarding the authors will not be distributed to any third parties. Confidentiality shall be respected with regard to any and all content supplied.

Call for Papers

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement (eISSN:  3143-0899 ) invites original, high-quality research papers, conceptual articles, and scholarly critiques for its upcoming monthly issues. We welcome contributions from across a wide spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Pure and Applied Sciences, Computer Science & AI/ML, Engineering, Technology, Law, and Environmental Studies. Both conceptual and empirical papers that engage with contemporary academic conversations are given equal importance. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, and accepted articles are published online with immediate open access. Authors are encouraged to submit original, unpublished work that demonstrates deep interpretation and scholarly rigor. For submission guidelines and manuscript templates, please contact the editorial office office@mcstemeduversity.us 

Deadline for submissions is ongoing throughout the year :  fist week of January, April, July, and October of an academic year. 

Editorial guidelines

Publication Ethics: 

We adhere to the Editors' and Publishers' Codes of Conduct for Journals. At every step of the publication process, ethical behavior is closely observed to fulfill the requirements of the journal. Stakeholders, authors, editors, and reviewers should consult the original guidelines paper if they have any questions concerning the statement below.

Roles and responsibilities of the editorial board:

The Editorial Board ought to support the journal's management in a number of ways. They may be in charge of, but are not restricted to:

· Providing the journal with scientific competence

· Encouraging researchers to submit their original articles

· Executing peer review or participating in peer review

· Giving comments and making suggestions for the journal's improvements

· Recommending subjects and writers for reviews and commentaries that have been ordered

Publication guidelines

Author’s and Publication Submission Guidelines

All disciplinary research articles are welcome to submit to the journal for publication. Submissions in Word documents alone will be accepted. Use Times New Roman font in size 12 for all submissions to the journal, which accepts educational, scientific, quantitative, and qualitative research as well as academic, thematic, case study, action, historical, and other research linked to academia. Works Cited and References can be formatted in accordance with APA, MLA, or any other widely accepted documentation style. The following information needs to be included in the submission file:

1. The paper's title

2. The author(s)' names

3. Designation with name of the organization 

4. The Address 

5. Cell number and email address

6. A 250 word abstract

7. min 5 keywords

8. Study's Purpose and Scope

9. Suggestions and Conclusion 

The full list of references or works cited

Each submitted article must be accompanied by the completed copyright form that has been uploaded to our journal's website. The submitted article won't be sent for peer review if the copyright form isn't filled out. Before receiving notification of the article's acceptance or rejection for publication, the author should not submit it elsewhere. The Journal's editor will decide on the publication's final course of action based on the reviewers' comments.

Send your article exclusively electronically to office@mcstemeduversity.us 

Journal Policies

1. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2026

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement (hereinafter referred to as "the Journal") is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. We collect personal information such as name, email address, institutional affiliation, postal address, phone number, and ORCID ID, along with submission data including manuscript files, author biographies, declarations, and funding information, as well as reviewer data including review reports, recommendations, and reviewer identities which are kept confidential under double-blind peer review. We use your information to process and manage manuscript submissions and peer review, to communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding the publication process, to maintain editorial records and comply with legal obligations, and to promote published articles with author consent. Your information is stored on secure servers and accessed only by authorized editorial staff. We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except as required for the publication process such as plagiarism checking tools or by law. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting the editorial office, and you may withdraw your submission at any time before publication. 

2 & 3. Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and academic misconduct. All submitted manuscripts are screened for similarity using reputable plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate before entering the peer review process. An acceptable similarity index is below fifteen percent, excluding references, common knowledge, and direct quotations with proper attribution. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized content, whether verbatim copying, paraphrasing without credit, or self-plagiarism which means the reuse of the author's own previously published work without citation, will be immediately rejected. In cases of severe or repeated plagiarism, the journal reserves the right to ban the author from future submissions and notify the author's institution or funding body. All authors are required to sign a declaration of originality at the time of submission.

4. Correction and Retraction Policy

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record. For minor errors such as typos, formatting issues, or author affiliations, a Corrigendum or Erratum is published clearly describing the correction. For significant errors such as methodological flaws or data misinterpretation, a Correction notice is published and the original article is updated with a watermark. For honest errors affecting conclusions, authors may request a Retraction, and a retraction notice is published while the original article is marked "Retracted." In cases of misconduct including plagiarism, fake data, or unethical research, the journal issues an immediate Retraction without author consent, along with a ban on future submissions and notification to the author's institution. For duplicate publication, the duplicate is Retracted and the original publication is cited. If an author requests removal, retraction is the only option as removal is not permitted due to archival integrity. All corrections and retractions are published promptly and linked to the original article.

5. Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement is a diamond open access journal, meaning that all published articles are immediately and permanently free for anyone to read, download, print, and share. There are no subscription fees or paywalls for readers. Authors retain full copyright of their work under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which allows others to share and adapt the work non-commercially with proper attribution. There are no article processing charges (APCs) for authors, as publication is completely free. Articles are archived in multiple digital repositories to ensure long-term preservation. This open access model promotes equitable knowledge dissemination, especially for researchers and institutions with limited resources.

6. Copyright and Licensing Policy

Authors submitting to the International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement agree that they retain the copyright of their work, while the journal obtains a non-exclusive license to publish the article. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. Under this license, readers may share, copy, distribute, and transmit the work non-commercially, provided they give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the journal. Authors may deposit their work in institutional repositories, personal websites, or preprint servers after publication, provided they acknowledge the journal as the original publisher.

7. Ethical Guidelines for Authors

Authors submitting to the journal must adhere to the following ethical standards. The work must be original and not published elsewhere in whole or in part. The manuscript must not be under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission. All sources, data, and prior works must be properly cited. Only individuals who made significant intellectual contributions should be listed as authors, and all listed authors must approve the final version. Any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work must be disclosed as a conflict of interest. Authors should be prepared to provide raw data for verification upon request. Violation of these guidelines will result in rejection or retraction.

8. Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or the review process. A conflict of interest may be financial, such as funding from a company related to the research, personal such as a close relationship with an author, or professional such as competition with an author. If a reviewer declares a conflict, they are recused from handling the manuscript. If an editor has a conflict, the manuscript is assigned to another editor. Authors must include a Conflict of Interest Statement in their manuscript, or state "None declared" if no conflict exists.

9. Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement is committed to the long-term preservation of its published content. We ensure archiving through the PKP Preservation Network (PN) for the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system, as well as through CLOCKSS where applicable to ensure survival of content. We also partner with institutional repositories and maintain regular backups on secure cloud servers. This guarantees that all articles remain accessible even in the event of technical failure or journal closure.

10. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement follows the guidelines and best practices set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to preventing unethical practices such as plagiarism, falsification, and fabrication. We investigate any allegations of misconduct promptly and transparently. We allow corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary. We protect the anonymity of reviewers and the confidentiality of authors. We ensure that editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, not on race, gender, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

11. Article Processing Charges (APC) Policy

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement does not charge any article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees. There are no fees for color figures or additional pages. A hard copy print may be requested at an optional nominal cost, but there are no hidden costs for authors or readers. The journal is funded through institutional support, grants, or nominal voluntary contributions.

12. Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Policy

Each article published in the International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through a registered DOI agency such as Crossref / Zenoho. The DOI is a permanent identifier that allows readers to reliably locate and cite the article. The journal ensures that all metadata associated with the DOI, including title, authors, abstract, and references, is accurate and submitted promptly upon publication. Broken DOI links will be corrected within 48 hours.

13. Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: May 2026

Use of Website: 

The Journal's website is provided for informational and scholarly purposes only. You may browse, read, and download open access articles for personal, non-commercial use, provided you give proper attribution to the authors and the Journal. You may not reproduce, republish, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

Submissions: By submitting a manuscript to the Journal, you confirm that the work is original, has not been published previously in whole or in part, is not under consideration elsewhere, and all authors have approved the submission. You agree to abide by the Journal's Peer Review Policy, Plagiarism Policy, and Ethical Guidelines for Authors. You acknowledge that the Journal reserves the right to reject, retract, or correct any submission that violates these policies.

Disclaimer of Warranties: The Journal strives for accuracy but does not warrant that the website, content, or articles are error-free, complete, or current. Articles are published "as is" without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Journal is not liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the website or published content.

Liability Limitation: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Journal, its editors, reviewers, publishers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, profits, or reputation, arising out of or related to your use of the Journal's services.

Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Journal, its editorial board, reviewers, and publishers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your submission of fraudulent or plagiarized content, or your violation of any third-party rights.

Modifications to Terms: The Journal reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law: These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in [USA].

14. Indexing

The International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement is committed to achieving broad visibility and discoverability for all published articles. To this end, the Journal actively pursues inclusion in major national and international indexing databases, abstracting services, and digital repositories. Below is the current indexing status of the Journal.

Current Indexing: The Journal is in the process of being indexed in the following databases: Google Scholar, Crossref, ROAD, ISSN Portal, etc. For the most up-to-date list of active indexings, please visit our website or contact the editorial office.

Targeted Indexing: The Journal is actively working towards inclusion in prestigious indexing services such as Scopus, Web of Science (ESCI), DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), and Cabell's Scholarly Analytics. We are also pursuing indexing in regionally recognized databases including Index Copernicus, CiteFactor, and ResearchBib.

DOI and Metadata: Each article published in the Journal is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Crossref or Zenoho. All metadata, including titles, authors, abstracts, references, and affiliations, is deposited with Crossref to ensure permanent discoverability and citation tracking.

Archiving and Preservation: The Journal participates in the PKP Preservation Network (PN) and the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) initiative to ensure long-term digital preservation. This means that even if the Journal ceases operations, the published articles will remain accessible through participating libraries and archives.

Google Scholar: All articles will be indexed by Google Scholar, ensuring that authors' work appears in search results and is discoverable by the global research community.

Benefits of Indexing for Authors: Inclusion in major databases increases the visibility, readership, and citation impact of published articles. It also helps authors meet institutional and funding body requirements for publication in indexed journals. The Journal regularly updates its indexing status and notifies authors upon acceptance into new databases.

Application Status Updates: Authors and readers are encouraged to check the Journal's website for periodic updates regarding newly secured indexing partnerships. The editorial office also welcomes inquiries regarding current indexing status at: [office@mcstemeduversity.us]

Publication Schedule : January, April, July, and October of an academic year