These policies apply to all users of IDRP Ltd Co (publisher) journals and its website (idrjournal.com). By submitting a manuscript, accessing published content, or otherwise using the website and related services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the following terms, policies, and disclaimers.
General Terms and Conditions
- The website and its contents are provided solely for scholarly, educational, and informational purposes. Users agree not to misuse the website, attempt to interfere with its functionality, or use it for unlawful purposes.
- Submission of a manuscript constitutes a declaration that the work is original, not under review elsewhere, and that all listed authors approve the submission. Authors agree to abide by the publisher's editorial policies, peer-review procedures, ethical guidelines, and publication requirements, including payment of applicable fees posted or disclosed at the time of submission or acceptance.
- Authors retain copyright of their work but grant the publisher a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive their article. Content on the website, unless otherwise indicated , is the property of IDRP Ltd Co and may not be reproduced without prior written permission.
- The publisher reserves the right to update or modify these terms and its Article Processing Charges or other fees at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website or services following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Publisher Location and Governing Law
IDRP Ltd Co is based in Texas, USA. By using the publisher's website or submitting a manuscript, authors and users agree that all matters relating to the use of the site, publication, or these policies are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Privacy and Data Protection
- Personal data collected during submission (such as name, email address, and institutional affiliation) is used solely for editorial and communication purposes.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Information will only be shared with service providers essential to the editorial and publication process, and only to the extent necessary.
- Personal data is stored securely and accessible only to authorized editorial staff, and will be retained only as long as necessary for publication and archival purposes.
- The website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings if they choose.
- Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by contacting the editorial office.
Disclaimers and Liability
- All content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not professional, legal, medical, or clinical advice.
- Views expressed in articles are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect the publisher, journals, editor, reviewer, staff, or other affiliated party's stance.
- The journals and website are provided “as is,” without warranty. The publisher and associated entities assume no liability for reliance on published content.
- External links are not under the publisher's responsibility.
- Authors are responsible for securing permissions for copyrighted material included in their work.
- By submitting authors declare their work is not plagiarized and they have the rights to publish the work.
Conflict of Interest Policy
- Authors must disclose any potential conflicts. Editors and reviewers must also declare conflicts before handling manuscripts.
Corrections and Retractions Policy
- Significant errors in published work will be corrected via errata.
- Findings of misconduct may result in retraction of articles.
- No APC or other fee refunds are given for withdrawn or retracted articles.
Open Access and Licensing
- Journal articles published by IDRP Ltd Co are open access for non-commercial educational and scholarly use with proper attribution (CC BY 4.0).
- Reuse beyond these purposes requires prior written permission from the publisher unless otherwise specified by an applicable license.
Contact Information
Questions regarding use of the website and these terms and policies can be directed to: admin@idrjournal.com.
Original: January 1, 2003
Last updated: July 1, 2026