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    Terms and Conditions

    1. Submission Limitations:

    • Each author is permitted to publish only one paper per year in the journal.
    • An author may submit no more than two papers annually to ensure equitable opportunities for all contributors.
    • This policy aims to manage the high volume of submissions and limited publication capacity.

    2. Article Length and Format:

    • Articles must be within 3,500-4,500 words in length.
    • A maximum of two figures or images are allowed per article.
    • Articles exceeding these limits may be requested to undergo revision to meet the specified length criteria.
    • This policy ensures consistency and quality across all published work.

    3. Publication Timeline:

    • The journal does not entertain requests for fast-track publication.
    • This policy applies universally, regardless of membership in any society, including APTI.
    • The standard publication timeline is as follows:
      • Initial screening: 7-10 days.
      • Peer-review process: 60-90 days.
      • Overall publication time: 180-210 days.
    • Adhering to the established peer-review timelines is critical to maintaining rigorous academic standards.

    4. APTI Membership Discounts:

    • APTI discounts will be granted only to the corresponding or first author.
    • Authors must include their APTI membership ID in the cover letter when submitting their paper.

    5. Article Processing Charge (APC) Rates:

    • The Indian rates of the APC apply to authors whose affiliations are within India.
    • Indian Authors with foreign affiliations will be considered foreign authors, and the APC will be charged according to international rates.
    • Waiver of the APC is not possible.

    6. Ineligible Submissions:

    • Conference papers, proceedings, or seminar papers are not considered for publication.
    • Bulk paper submissions are not accepted, and inquiries regarding these types of submissions will not be entertained or responded.

    7. Rejection or Withdrawal due to Pressurizing:

    • Pressurizing for publication due to Ph.D. Viva or any other project deadlines will lead to the rejection or withdrawal of manuscripts.

    8. Communications

    • All communications related to manuscripts and their status should be addressed via email to editor@ijper.org.