Editorial Policies

IJRRS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing, scientific integrity, transparency, and ethical research.

Publication Ethics

The journal follows international publishing guidelines established by:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)

Peer Review Policy

IJRRS follows a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process.

Every eligible manuscript is independently evaluated by qualified national and international reviewers to ensure:

• Scientific validity
• Originality
• Clinical relevance
• Ethical compliance

Open Access Policy

All published articles are freely accessible immediately after publication.

Readers may:

• Read
• Download
• Print
• Share
• Cite

the published content in accordance with the journal’s licensing terms.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJRRS the right to publish and archive accepted manuscripts.

Proper citation is required for all reused content.

Plagiarism Policy

IJRRS has zero tolerance for plagiarism.

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.

Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, falsified data, or unethical research practices will be rejected.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the publication process.

Research Ethics

Research involving human participants or animals must:

• Receive appropriate ethical approval
• Follow recognized ethical guidelines
• Include informed consent where required

Data Availability Policy

Authors are encouraged to make research data available whenever appropriate to promote transparency, reproducibility, and scientific collaboration.

Corrections and Retractions

IJRRS will publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions whenever significant errors, misconduct, or ethical issues are identified.

Archiving Policy

Published articles are permanently archived to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility through recognized archiving and indexing systems whenever applicable.

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board, Government Radiography Association, Nepal (Go-RAN), or the publisher.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of published information, the journal assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of published material.