Terms and Conditions
Last updated: January 23, 2026
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern the access to and use of the Global Edge Printers and Publishers (GEPP) website, its content, and all associated editorial and publishing services. By accessing the website, submitting a manuscript, participating in the peer-review process, or using any journal-related services, authors, reviewers, editors, and readers acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. Copyright and Licensing
2.1 Authors retain the copyright of their published work unless explicitly stated otherwise.
2.2 All articles published in GJESR are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license permits unrestricted use, sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
2.3 By submitting a manuscript, authors grant GJESR a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, archive, index, and distribute their work in all formats and media, including digital repositories and third-party indexing platforms.
3. Submission Policy
3.1 Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or publisher at the time of submission.
3.2 Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, data duplication, or improper attribution, is strictly prohibited. All submissions are subject to plagiarism detection software prior to and during the review process.
3.3 Authors are solely responsible for obtaining written permission for the use of any copyrighted material, including figures, tables, images, or datasets belonging to third parties.
4. Peer Review Process
4.1 All manuscripts submitted to GEPP undergo a structured peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance.
4.2 The editorial board reserves the right to accept, request revisions, or reject manuscripts based on reviewer recommendations, editorial evaluation, or ethical considerations.
4.3 Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content and must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their assessment.
5. Publication Ethics
5.1 GJESR follows the ethical standards and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
5.2 All participants in the publication process—including authors, editors, and reviewers—are expected to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, accountability, and academic integrity.
5.3 Any form of misconduct, including data fabrication, data falsification, plagiarism, or unethical authorship practices, will result in immediate rejection or post-publication retraction, along with possible notification to affiliated institutions.
6. Author Responsibilities
6.1 Authors must ensure that all listed co-authors have made significant intellectual contributions to the work and have approved the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.
6.2 Any conflicts of interest, financial support, or funding sources related to the research must be clearly disclosed during submission.
6.3 Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the data, results, and conclusions presented in their manuscripts.
7. Open Access Policy
GEPP is an open-access journal, providing free, immediate, and unrestricted access to all published content. This policy supports the global dissemination of knowledge and promotes academic collaboration and innovation.
8. Fees and Charges
8.1GEPP may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts to cover editorial handling, peer review, production, and hosting costs.
8.2 All applicable fees, including APC amounts and payment terms, are transparently displayed on the journal’s official website prior to submission.
9. Disclaimer
9.1 The views, opinions, and conclusions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of GEPP, its editorial board, or publisher.
9.2GEPP shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from the use or interpretation of information published in the journal.
10. Privacy Policy
10.1 Personal information collected during manuscript submission, peer review, and publication will be used exclusively for editorial, administrative, and communication purposes.
10.2GEPP does not share personal data with third parties without explicit consent, except where required by law or for essential publishing operations such as indexing and archiving.
11. Modifications
GEPP reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any revisions will be published on the journal’s official website and will take effect immediately upon posting.
12. Contact Information
For questions, clarifications, or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, users are encouraged to contact the editorial office through the official communication channels provided on the GEPP website.