Terms & Conditions
1. Originality of Submission
Authors must ensure that all submitted manuscripts are original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.
2. Plagiarism Policy
Manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection tools. Submissions with unacceptable similarity levels will be rejected immediately.
3. Copyright and Licensing
Upon acceptance, authors grant AFC Journal the right to publish and distribute their work. Authors retain moral rights over their content.
4. Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process. The editorial team reserves the right to select reviewers and make the final publication decision.
5. Editorial Authority
The editorial board may edit or format the manuscript for clarity, style, and publication requirements without altering the core content.
6. Author Responsibilities
Authors must declare that the research complies with ethical standards, including approval for human/animal studies where applicable.
7. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose any financial, academic, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research.
8. Data Accuracy and Integrity
Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data, results, references, and all claims made in the manuscript.
9. Retraction and Corrections
The journal reserves the right to retract published articles found to contain false data, plagiarism, or ethical violations. Corrections may also be issued when necessary.
10. Publication Fees
If applicable, authors must pay the article processing charges (APC) as per the journal’s policy. Payment does not guarantee acceptance.
11. Open Access Policy
Published articles may be made freely accessible to readers under the journal’s open-access policy, depending on the journal’s model.
12. Author Identification
Authors must provide accurate affiliations, ORCID ID (where applicable), and valid contact information during submission.
13. Archiving and Indexing Rights
The journal reserves the right to archive, index, or deposit the published article in databases, repositories, or digital libraries.
14. Withdrawal Policy
Authors cannot withdraw a manuscript once accepted for publication. Pre-acceptance withdrawal requests must be justified in writing.
15. Legal Jurisdiction
Any legal dispute arising from publication in AFC Journal will be governed by the laws applicable in the journal’s registered location.