About the Journal
IJSIR is a quarterly specialized periodical dedicated to publishing original papers, letters and reviews in: Agricultural Sciences, Alternative & Renewable Energy, Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Environment & Pollution, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science & Technology, Mathematics & Numerical Analysis, Microbiology & Immunity, Modeling & Simulation, Nanostructures & Nanotechnology, Nondestructive Tests & Inspections, Radiology & Radiation Physics, Semiconductors & Applications, Sensorics & Sensor Applications, Signal & Data Processing, Statistics & Optimization, Structure & Properties of Matter, Superconductivity & Applications, and Vacuum Science & Technology.
AIMS AND SCOPE
The Iraqi Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (IJSIR) carries comprehensive reviews in different fields of science and technology, including industry, original articles, short communications and case studies, on various facets of industrial development, industrial research, technology management, technology forecasting, instrumentation and analytical techniques, specially of direct relevance to industrial entrepreneurs, debates on key industrial issues, editorials/technical commentaries, and various industry related announcements. It covers all facets of industrial development.
IJSIR welcomes original or extended version of previously published papers in conferences and/or journals.
IJSTR is an international peer-reviewed, electronic, online journal published monthly. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of engineering, science and technology. Original theoretical work and application-based studies, which contributes to a better understanding of engineering, science and technological challenges, are encouraged.
A broad outline of the journal's scope includes; peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in science and technology, both natural and manmade.
PEER REVIEW PROCESS
Review Policy: All submissions in JSIR undergo a rigorous review process to maintain a high-quality publication. All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents and are reviewed by single blind peer review process which may take minimum 04 to 06 weeks from the date of submission. Submitted manuscripts are refereed by at least 3 or 4 experts (reviewers) as suggested by the editorial board. Manuscripts with negative feedback from any of the reviewers are declined. Manuscripts with positive feedback and that too from minimum two reviewers are accepted for publication.
All publication decisions are made by the journal’s Editor on the basis of the referees’ reports (reviewers report). In addition, Editor will have the option of seeking additional reviews when needed.
POLICY ON PLAGIARISM
The system of formal communication in science through publication in primary journals is based on originality and quality of information, being the only criteria for publication. However, there have been tendencies to misuse the system and vitiate the process of science communication for personal benefits. One of the ills, afflicting science communication, is plagiarism. Attempts at plagiarism may range from verbatim copying of extensive material of other authors, misappropriating results/data of others with minor changes in language/presentation without giving credit to original source, and to publishing essentially the same information more than once.
As the premier institution of publishing primary scientific journals in various disciplines of science and technology in India, CSIR-NISCAIR strongly reiterates its policy of discouraging plagiarism of all kinds. All efforts are made to detect and frustrate attempts at plagiarism through editorial screening and rigorous peer review in respect of communications received for publication in the CSIR-NISCAIR publications. Cooperation of the scientific community is sought in our efforts to frustrate all attempts at plagiarism.
In case, any attempt of plagiarism is brought to our attention accompanied with convincing evidence, following steps would be taken:
(a) After consulting the respective Editorial Board Members, authors guilty of plagiarism will be debarred from publishing their papers in CSIR-NISCAIR journals.
(b) Heads of the Departments/Institutes of the offending authors will be intimated of such incidences of plagiarism.
(c) Such incidents of plagiarism will be publicized through the concerned CSIR-NISCAIR journals in consultation with the respective Editorial Board Members.
