Journal policies

Complaints & Appeals

Every complaint is taken seriously, handled confidentially and answered.

Last reviewed: October 2026 · AIJAMAY · ISSN 3048-9822 (Online)

What you can raise

Complaints about the journal’s processes – for example delays, communication or the handling of a manuscript.
Appeals against an editorial decision you believe was based on an error (within 30 days of the decision).
Concerns about published work – suspected plagiarism, data problems, undisclosed conflicts of interest or other misconduct.
Complaints about an editor or reviewer, including the Editor-in-Chief.

Step	What to expect
Acknowledgement	Within five working days
Handled by	An editor not involved in the matter; complaints about the Editor-in-Chief go to the publisher, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College
Guidance followed	The COPE flowcharts and the journal’s ethics statement
Outcome	A written reply with the reasons; for published work, a correction, expression of concern or retraction where needed
Appeals	Considered once by an editor not involved in the original decision; that outcome is final

If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may contact the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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