Copyright Claims Policy

International Journal of Research in Political Science and Public Administration (IJRPSPA)
P-ISSN: 3117-5902 | E-ISSN: 3117-5910

The International Journal of Research in Political Science and Public Administration (IJRPSPA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and respecting the intellectual property rights of authors, researchers, and publishers.

Any claim regarding copyright infringement related to content published in IJRPSPA should be formally submitted to the Editorial Office at editor@ijrpspa.com with the subject line “Copyright Infringement Claim – IJRPSPA”. 

Submission of Claims

The complaint must include clear and documented evidence supporting the claim that the material has been previously published, copyrighted, or patented by the aggrieved party prior to the publication of the concerned article in IJRPSPA. The evidence may include, but is not limited to:

• Original publication details
• Copyright registration documents
• Patent documentation (if applicable)
• Official links or records proving prior publication
• Any other relevant supporting materials 

Review and Investigation

Upon receipt of a copyright infringement claim, the Editorial Board of IJRPSPA will carefully review the submitted evidence. If the claim is considered valid for investigation, the corresponding author of the concerned article will be notified and requested to provide a detailed explanation.

The evaluation and discussion process will be conducted transparently, ensuring fair consideration of the perspectives of both the claimant and the author(s). 

Editorial Decision

The Editorial Board of IJRPSPA reserves the full authority to determine the validity of any copyright claim after thorough examination. Based on the findings:

• If the claim is confirmed and justified, the concerned manuscript may be removed from the journal’s website, archives, indexing records, and online servers
• If the issue involves minor corrections, such as missing citations, references, or acknowledgements, the author(s) may be requested to submit a revised version incorporating the necessary amendments
• The corrected or revised manuscript may be subject to editorial or peer review, consistent with the journal’s standard review procedures 

Response Time

IJRPSPA treats all copyright-related concerns with the highest priority. A formal acknowledgement or response will normally be issued within three (3) working days, provided the claim includes adequate documented evidence. 

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The International Journal of Research in Political Science and Public Administration (IJRPSPA) strictly adheres to international publishing ethics and is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of authors, reviewers, and copyright holders. Any misuse of intellectual property is treated seriously and addressed promptly according to established academic and publishing standards. 

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