GRAP follows clear, ethical, and transparent publishing standards across all journals. Below is the complete policy framework used by all GRAP journals.
Editorial & Peer Review Policy
All submissions are screened by the editorial office and handled by qualified editors.
Double-blind or single-blind peer review is used depending on the journal’s policy.
Decisions are based on scientific quality, originality, ethics, and relevance.
Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and act transparently.
Ethics & COPE Compliance
All GRAP journals follow COPE guidelines for editors, authors, and reviewers.
Misconduct (plagiarism, fabrication, manipulation) is investigated per COPE flowcharts.
Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern are issued when needed.
Plagiarism & Similarity
All submissions undergo similarity checking before review.
Authors must cite properly and avoid self-plagiarism or image/data reuse.
High similarity or unethical reuse may lead to rejection or retraction.
Open Access & Licensing
All GRAP journals follow full open access publishing.
Standard license used is CC BY 4.0 unless otherwise stated.
Authors retain copyright while granting GRAP publication rights.
Data Protection & Privacy
Personal data of authors, reviewers, and editors is kept confidential.
All manuscript files are stored securely within the OJS system.
Data is used only for editorial and publishing purposes.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
All GRAP journals currently charge no APC or submission fees.
Any future fees will be announced transparently and before submission.
No hidden charges or optional paid services are used.
Corrections & Retractions
Minor errors are addressed with corrections or errata.
Major ethical issues can lead to formal retraction.
Retraction notices remain permanently accessible.
Manuscript Withdrawal Policy
Authors may request withdrawal before final decision.
Accepted papers cannot be withdrawn except for justified reasons.
Any financial implications (if fees added in future) will be transparent.
Archiving & Digital Preservation
GRAP aims to preserve all published content long-term.
LOCKSS/CLOCKSS or institutional repositories may be used.
Authors may deposit the final published version in repositories.
Complaints & Appeals
Complaints are handled confidentially and fairly.
Appeals must provide clear justification and evidence.
Cases may be reviewed by a different editor for neutrality.