About the Journal

Discover Engineering: An International Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing. Our editorial policies are designed to ensure integrity, quality, transparency, and fairness throughout the publication process. These policies apply to all authors, reviewers, and editors associated with the journal.

 1. Peer Review Policy

The journal follows a comprehensive double-blind peer review process. This means that both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other during the evaluation process. Each submitted manuscript is initially screened by the editorial office for scope, formatting, and plagiarism. Only manuscripts that meet the basic criteria are sent for external review.

Each paper is typically reviewed by Two to three independent experts with relevant subject expertise.

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, technical quality, clarity, ethical standards, and significance to the field of engineering.

Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments before final acceptance.

The Editor-in-Chief, together with Associate Editors, makes the final decision on acceptance or rejection.

This structured process ensures that only high-quality and ethically sound research is published.

2. Open Access Policy

We firmly believe in the free dissemination of knowledge. All articles published in this journal are open access, meaning they are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or paywall restrictions. Authors retain the copyright of their articles, which are published under the https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.

This policy:

Promotes wider visibility and citation of published work.Allows researchers, practitioners, students, and policy-makers worldwide to benefit from published content without barriers.Enables unrestricted sharing, distribution, and reproduction, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

3. Publication Frequency

The journal publishes Two issues per year (Quarterly): January-June, July-December. This frequency ensures timely dissemination of cutting-edge research across all domains of engineering. Special issues may also be announced on emerging and interdisciplinary topics.

4. Authorship and Contribution Guidelines

The journal follows international guidelines for authorship:Only individuals who have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors.Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria but have assisted in the research (e.g., funding, data collection, or technical support) should be acknowledged.All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.Any addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors after submission requires the approval of all authors and the Editorial Office.This policy ensures fairness and prevents disputes over authorship.

5. Plagiarism and Research Integrity

The journal has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software before being sent for review. Any manuscript found to contain:

High levels of similarity, Duplicate publication, or Unacknowledged sources will be rejected immediately. Authors are expected to follow ethical standards of research, including proper citation, data transparency, and avoidance of fabricated or falsified results.Cases of suspected research misconduct are investigated in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) https://publicationethics.org/ guidelines.

 6. Conflict of Interest Policy

Transparency in research is crucial. Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. Similarly, reviewers and editors must declare conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if necessary.

7. Data Availability and Transparency

The journal encourages authors to provide access to the data underlying their research findings. A data availability statement should be included in the manuscript. This enhances transparency, reproducibility, and accountability in published research.

 8. Copyright and Licensing Authors retain copyright of their work.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ .This allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, as long as appropriate credit is given.This policy fosters innovation and collaboration in engineering research.

9. Article Withdrawal and Retraction Policy

Withdrawal: Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscript before acceptance. However, once a manuscript is accepted and moved into production, withdrawal is not permitted.

Retraction: Published articles may be retracted in cases of serious ethical misconduct, plagiarism, fraudulent data, or major errors that invalidate the findings. Retractions will follow COPE guidelines and be clearly marked in the journal.

10. Reviewer Responsibilities

Peer reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of published content. Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide constructive, unbiased, and timely evaluations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Refrain from using any data or information from the manuscript for personal research.
• Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review invitation.

11. Editorial Independence

The journal guarantees editorial independence. Decisions on manuscripts are made solely based on scholarly merit, free from influence of publishers, sponsors, or political considerations.

12. Ethical Guidelines for Human and Animal Studies

Ethics and Research Integrity

Discover Engineering: An International Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and research integrity in scholarly publishing. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must adhere to internationally accepted principles of academic honesty, transparency, and responsible conduct of research.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that their work is original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data.

simulations, prototypes, or field studies should be conducted with full responsibility towards safety, compliance with technical regulations, and professional codes of practice.

In cases where research involves collaborations with industries, organizations, or government bodies, authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

All data, methods, and experimental procedures should be described clearly to allow reproducibility and verification of results.

Compliance with Standards

Authors must comply with national and international engineering standards, codes, and regulations relevant to their research (e.g., IEEE standards, ISO norms, BIS codes, or equivalent).

Submissions that involve computational modeling, AI applications, or big data analysis should ensure transparency, fairness, and respect for data privacy.

Research in areas with potential societal, industrial, or environmental impact (e.g., structural safety, energy systems, robotics, chemical processes, etc.) should follow ethical responsibility towards public safety and sustainability.

Editorial and Review Integrity

All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and ethical compliance.

Editors and reviewers are expected to evaluate submissions fairly, maintain confidentiality, and avoid conflicts of interest.

By submitting to Discover Engineering, authors acknowledge that their work complies with these ethical guidelines. Any violation, including plagiarism or data manipulation, will lead to rejection or retraction of the paper in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) recommendations.

13. Appeals and Complaints

Authors who disagree with editorial decisions may submit an appeal with detailed justification. Complaints regarding editorial handling, review delays, or ethical concerns can be addressed to the Editorial Office. All appeals and complaints will be handled transparently and fairly.

14. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The journal values diversity in authorship, review, and editorial participation. We welcome contributions from researchers worldwide, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or institutional affiliation, and aim to provide an inclusive platform for global engineering research.