Policies

1. Archiving Policy

RIHRM is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and permanent accessibility of all published research. The journal maintains secure digital storage systems, routine backups, and archiving through institutional repositories. These measures protect scholarly content from data loss, technical failure, and unauthorized access. Authors are encouraged to archive their published work in recognized repositories with proper citation.

Digital Preservation Services:
RIHRM ensures long-term preservation of published content through digital archiving services including PKP Preservation Network (PN), LOCKSS, and CLOCKSS.

LOCKSS: https://crcltd.org/index.php/RIHRM/gateway/lockss
CLOCKSS: https://crcltd.org/index.php/RIHRM/gateway/clockss

2. Peer Review Policy

RIHRM follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to maintain academic quality and integrity. Submitted manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial team and then reviewed by at least two independent experts. Reviewers evaluate originality, research methodology, clarity, ethical compliance, and relevance. Editorial decisions are based on reviewers’ reports and academic merit. 

The average peer review and publication process takes approximately 8 weeks from submission to publication, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity. The journal ensures a fair, transparent, and unbiased review process for all submitted manuscripts.

3. Paper Prints Policy

RIHRM primarily publishes content online to promote global accessibility and environmental sustainability. However, printed copies may be provided upon special request. Authors and institutions requesting printed versions are responsible for printing and delivery charges. Availability depends on editorial approval and production schedules.

4. Withdrawal Policy

Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscripts before peer review without penalty. During the review process, withdrawal requests must be supported by valid reasons. After acceptance, withdrawal is only permitted in exceptional circumstances. Unethical withdrawal practices may result in restrictions on future submissions.

5. Refund Policy

Publication fees paid to RIHRM are generally non-refundable once editorial processing has begun. Refunds are only considered in cases of duplicate payments, technical system failures, or administrative errors. All refund requests must be submitted formally to the editorial office within the prescribed time.

6. Publication Ethics

RIHRM strictly follows the ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold honesty, transparency, and professional conduct. Any form of research misconduct, data manipulation, or unethical behavior is strictly prohibited.

7. Plagiarism Policy

RIHRM maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All submissions are screened using advanced plagiarism detection tools. Authors must ensure originality and proper citation of sources.

RIHRM screens all submissions using plagiarism detection software (iThenticate/Turnitin). Manuscripts with high similarity may be returned for revision or rejected.

• Up to 10% similarity: Acceptable
• 11% – 20% similarity: Minor Revision Required
• 21% – 30% similarity: Major Revision Required
• Above 30% similarity: Automatic Rejection

8. Copyright Policy

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. By publishing in RIHRM, authors grant the journal non-exclusive rights to publish, distribute, archive, and promote the article. Proper attribution to authors is maintained at all times.

9. License Policy

RIHRM publishes all articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

This license allows users to read, download, copy, distribute, reuse, and adapt published articles for any purpose, provided that proper credit is given to the original author(s) and the source of publication.

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0):
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

All articles published by RIHRM are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

10. APC &Waivers policy

RIHRM charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 100 for accepted manuscripts to support editorial processing, publication, and preservation costs. Authors are informed about the APC before final acceptance.

RIHRM considers APC waivers or discounts for authors with financial constraints. Waiver requests are reviewed by the editorial team and do not affect the peer review or publication decision.

11. Repository Policy

RIHRM allows authors to deposit and share their published articles in institutional repositories, subject repositories, and other recognized academic platforms. Authors may archive their work according to the journal’s copyright and licensing terms while ensuring proper citation of the original publication.

12. Open Access Policy

RIHRM is a fully open-access journal. All published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription fees. Users may read, download, distribute, and share articles for academic purposes with appropriate citation.

13. Conflict of Interest

"All contributors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence their research. Authors are required to declare any potential conflicts during submission. Reviewers and editors must also disclose conflicts of interest and avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts exist. RIHRM ensures that conflicts are managed transparently to maintain the integrity and objectivity of the publication process."

14. Data Sharing Policy

Authors are encouraged to share research data through trusted repositories whenever possible. Authors should provide data availability statements indicating where supporting data can be accessed. Data sharing is subject to ethical, legal, and privacy restrictions.

15. AI Use Policy

RIHRM recognizes the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research and manuscript preparation. Authors must disclose any use of AI tools during manuscript submission. AI tools cannot be listed as authors and authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of their work. The use of AI-generated content must comply with publication ethics standards.

16. Retraction Policy

RIHRM reserves the right to retract published articles in cases of confirmed plagiarism, ethical violations, falsified data, or legal disputes. Retraction notices are clearly published to maintain academic record integrity.

RIHRM follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Retraction Guidelines. Retraction decisions are made after proper investigation, and retraction notices clearly state the reasons to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.