1. Introduction

Resonet: An International Multidisciplinary Open Access Journal is committed to fostering high-quality scholarly communication grounded in integrity, transparency, and ethical research practices. Our publication policy ensures that all submissions undergo rigorous review, are evaluated fairly, and contribute meaningfully to the global body of knowledge across disciplines.

This policy outlines our core principles and operational standards for authors, reviewers, and editors.

2. Open Access Commitment

Resonet follows a Gold Open Access publishing model. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, without subscription or paywall barriers.

• Readers can access, read, download, and share articles without restriction.

• Authors retain ownership of their work while granting publishing rights to the journal.

This approach aligns with our belief that knowledge must be freely accessible to support academic growth, innovation, and equitable learning.

3. Article Types Accepted

We welcome high-quality and original manuscripts including:

• Research Articles

• Review Papers

• Case Studies

• Conceptual Papers

• Book Reviews

• Short Communications

• Educational & Practice-based Papers

• Interdisciplinary and Cross-domain Studies

4. Manuscript Evaluation & Peer Review

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring unbiased evaluation.

Review Stages

1. Initial Screening

   • Scope relevance

   • Plagiarism check

   • Structural and quality assessment

2. Double Blind Peer Review

   • Two independent expert reviewers

   • Confidential, anonymous review system

3. Revision & Resubmission

   • Authors address feedback and submit revised manuscript

4. Final Editorial Decision

   • Accepted | Minor Revision | Major Revision | Rejected

We prioritize fairness, academic merit, originality, and clarity in evaluation.

5. Plagiarism & Originality Policy

• Only original and unpublished work is considered.

• Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere.

• Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and unethical citation practices are strictly prohibited.

• All manuscripts undergo similarity checks using plagiarism detection tools.

If plagiarism is detected at any stage, the manuscript may be rejected, and future submissions may be restricted.

6. Publication Frequency

Resonet is a biannual journal, publishing two issues annually:

• January – June Issue

• July – December Issue

Special issues may be released as per editorial decision.

7. Author Responsibilities

• Submit original work and properly acknowledge sources.

• Disclose conflicts of interest and funding information (if applicable).

• Ensure ethical research compliance (including human/animal research approvals where required).

• Respond to peer review comments professionally and promptly.

• Accept responsibility for content accuracy and data authenticity.

Authors must ensure that all listed contributors have significantly participated in the research and writing process.

8. Ethical Standards

Resonet adheres to international ethical standards for scholarly publishing, aligned with guidelines from:

• COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)

• ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)

• Open Access Best Practices

Misconduct such as fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate submission, or unethical experimentation will result in rejection or retraction.

9. Copyright & Licensing

Authors retain copyright while granting publication rights to the journal.

Resonet may adopt a Creative Commons License (CC-BY or CC-BY-NC), allowing use and distribution with proper attribution.

10. Archiving & Indexing

• Published articles are preserved in digital archive systems.

• The journal aims to index articles in major scholarly databases and repositories

11. Plagiarism Policy & AI Usage Policy

1. Plagiarism Policy

Resonet maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism in any form. Authors must ensure that all submitted work is original, properly referenced, and free from academic misconduct.

Forms of Plagiarism Prohibited

• Direct Plagiarism — copying text or ideas without citation

• Self-Plagiarism / Duplicate Submission — reusing one’s own previously published work without proper acknowledgment

• Mosaic / Patchwork Plagiarism — mixing copied phrases or ideas into original text

• Improper Paraphrasing — changing a few words while retaining original meaning and structure

• Data Fabrication / Falsification — presenting invented or manipulated data

• Uncredited Translation — translating text from another language without citation

Similarity Check

• All submissions undergo similarity screening using plagiarism detection tools.

• A similarity score above the journal’s allowable threshold (typically ≤ 15% excluding references) may lead to revision request or rejection.

• Authors may be asked to submit originality reports if required.

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage — pre-review, during review, or post-publication — the journal may:

• Reject the manuscript

• Retract the published article

• Notify author’s institution or funding agency

• Restrict the authors from future submissions

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and originality of their submissions.

2. AI Usage Policy

Resonet acknowledges the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in modern research and writing. However, their use must be ethical, transparent, and academically appropriate.

Permitted AI Usage

AI tools may be used for:

• Grammar correction

• Language refinement

• Data analysis assistance (with proper oversight)

• Formatting help (citations, bibliography, etc.)

Prohibited AI Usage

The following are not allowed:

• Using AI to generate full manuscripts or large portions of content

• Using AI to fabricate data, experiments, literature, or references

• Submitting AI-generated text without human academic contribution

• Using generative AI models as primary authors or co-authors

Human scholarly contribution must remain central.