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Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
- This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
- All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
- All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
- Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
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Submission declaration
Authors retain the copyright to their work and grant the Journal of Sustainable Earth Management (JSEM), the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows others to share, adapt, and reuse the work for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work has not been published previously (except as an abstract, lecture, or academic thesis), is not under review elsewhere, and has been approved by all authors and relevant authorities. Once accepted, the article will be openly accessible under the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring wide dissemination and reuse with proper attribution.
Privacy Statement
At Journal of Sustainable Earth Management: Marine, Botanical, and Coastal Studies, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with international data protection regulations.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal data:
✅ Authors: Names, affiliations, email addresses, ORCID iDs, and contact details provided during manuscript submission.
✅ Reviewers: Names, affiliations, contact details, and areas of expertise.
✅ Readers: Email addresses for newsletter subscriptions and updates.
We collect this data solely for academic publishing, peer review, and communication purposes.
2. Use of Information
The collected information is used for:
✅ Managing manuscript submissions and peer review processes.
✅ Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
✅ Publishing accepted research articles with proper author attribution.
✅ Notifying users about journal updates, calls for papers, and events.
✅ Ensuring compliance with ethical publishing practices.
We do not use personal data for commercial purposes or share it with third parties without consent.
3. Data Protection & Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes:
✅ Secure storage of submission data.
✅ Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only.
✅ Regular updates to our data security protocols.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or distribute personal data. However, we may share information in the following cases:
✅ With indexing and abstracting services to enhance research visibility.
✅ When required by law or regulatory authorities.
✅ In case of ethical investigations (e.g., plagiarism, conflict of interest).
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6. Retention of Data
We retain personal data for as long as necessary for publishing, academic communication, and record-keeping purposes. Users may request data deletion upon journal withdrawal or retirement.
7. User Rights
Users have the right to:
✅ Request access to their personal data.
✅ Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
✅ Opt-out of newsletters or promotional emails.
For any requests, please contact info@researchdraft.org
8. Updates to Privacy Policy
This privacy statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in policies or regulations. Users will be notified of any significant updates.
9. Contact Information
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By submitting to or interacting with the Journal of Sustainable Earth Management (JSEM), you acknowledge and agree to this privacy policy.