Journal Policies

The International Journal of Engineering Research in Big Data Systems (IJERBDS) establishes the following policies to ensure efficient journal management, transparent publication procedures, author services, and long-term accessibility of published scholarly content.

1. Aims and Scope Policy

IJERBDS publishes high-quality scholarly contributions in the fields of Big Data Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Engineering Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Computational Intelligence, and emerging digital technologies.

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that advances theoretical knowledge, practical applications, industrial innovation, and technological development.

2. Open Access Policy

IJERBDS operates under a fully open-access model. All published articles are made freely available online immediately after publication, allowing unrestricted access to researchers, educators, students, professionals, and policymakers worldwide.

No registration or subscription is required to access published content.

3. Manuscript Categories Policy

The journal accepts the following categories of scholarly submissions:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Survey Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Technical Notes
  • Industrial Research Reports
  • Short Communications
  • Conceptual Papers
  • Conference Extended Papers
  • Emerging Technology Reviews

4. Language Policy

All manuscripts must be submitted in clear and professional English.

Authors are encouraged to ensure grammatical accuracy, technical clarity, and consistency before submission. The editorial office may recommend language improvements where necessary.

5. Submission Policy

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's designated submission system or official editorial channels.

Authors should ensure that submitted files include:

  • Complete manuscript
  • Author information
  • Abstract and keywords
  • References
  • Figures and tables (if applicable)
  • Supplementary materials (if applicable)

Incomplete submissions may be returned prior to editorial processing.

6. Publication Frequency Policy

IJERBDS publishes regular issues according to its annual publication schedule.

The journal may also publish:

  • Special Issues
  • Thematic Issues
  • Conference Proceedings
  • Edited Collections
  • Supplementary Issues

based on editorial approval and scholarly demand.

7. Article Processing and Publication Policy

Each manuscript undergoes editorial assessment, technical verification, peer-review coordination, copyediting, typesetting, and final publication procedures before being released online.

Publication is subject to successful completion of all journal requirements and editorial approval.

8. Digital Archiving and Preservation Policy

IJERBDS is committed to preserving published scholarly content for future accessibility.

Published articles may be maintained through:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Digital journal archives
  • Publisher repositories
  • Academic preservation systems
  • Long-term electronic storage mechanisms

to ensure continued scholarly availability.

9. Metadata and Discoverability Policy

The journal promotes global visibility of published research through standardized metadata practices.

Published articles may include:

  • DOI information (where assigned)
  • Author identifiers
  • Keywords
  • Abstract indexing metadata
  • Citation information
  • Persistent article records

to enhance discoverability and scholarly communication.

10. Author Rights Policy

Authors retain appropriate rights over their scholarly work while granting the journal permission to publish, archive, display, distribute, and preserve the published version of record.

Authors may use their published articles for:

  • Academic teaching
  • Institutional repositories
  • Research dissemination
  • Professional portfolios
  • Scholarly presentations

subject to applicable publication terms.

11. Withdrawal Policy

Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before publication by providing written notification to the editorial office.

Once an article has been formally published, post-publication changes shall follow the journal's established correction, update, or removal procedures.

12. Special Issue Policy

Special issues may be organized on emerging topics of scientific and technological significance.

Special issues may be managed by:

  • Guest Editors
  • Conference Organizers
  • Research Consortia
  • Academic Institutions

under the supervision and approval of the IJERBDS Editorial Board.

13. Indexing and Visibility Policy

IJERBDS continuously seeks to enhance the accessibility, visibility, and impact of published research through inclusion in relevant scholarly databases, academic search engines, library discovery services, and research information platforms.

The journal regularly works toward expanding its academic reach and international readership.

14. Website and Content Management Policy

The journal website serves as the official platform for:

  • Article publication
  • Author guidelines
  • Editorial announcements
  • Issue releases
  • Journal updates
  • Policy documentation

The publisher reserves the right to update website content, design, and functionality to improve user experience and scholarly communication.

15. Policy Revision Statement

IJERBDS reserves the right to revise, update, expand, or modify journal policies whenever necessary to improve publication quality, operational efficiency, compliance requirements, and scholarly service standards.

Updated policies become effective upon publication on the official journal website.

Journal: International Journal of Engineering Research in Big Data Systems (IJERBDS)

Publisher: Wissira Research Lab

Established: 2025

Publication Model: International Open Access Scholarly Journal

Primary Specialization: Big Data Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Research and Emerging Digital Technologies