Jana Nexus: Journal of Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences
Jana Nexus is committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in its editorial and publication processes. The journal provides a formal mechanism for authors and stakeholders to submit appeals or complaints regarding editorial decisions or publication practices.
1. Appeals Against Editorial Decisions
Authors who wish to appeal a decision (such as rejection) must:
- Submit a formal appeal request via the journal’s official email
- Clearly state the grounds for appeal with supporting justification
- Provide a point-by-point response addressing reviewer and editorial comments (if applicable)
Process:
- The appeal will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent editorial member
- Additional expert opinion may be sought if necessary
- The decision after appeal review will be final
2. Complaints Handling
The journal considers complaints related to:
- Editorial processes or delays
- Peer review concerns
- Ethical issues or publication misconduct
- Authorship disputes
Procedure:
- Complaints must be submitted in writing with clear details and supporting evidence
- The journal will acknowledge receipt of the complaint
- A thorough and impartial investigation will be conducted
3. Resolution Process
- All appeals and complaints are handled in a fair, unbiased, and confidential manner
- The journal may request additional information from involved parties
- Appropriate actions will be taken based on findings
4. Timeframe
- Initial acknowledgment: within a reasonable timeframe
- Resolution: depends on the complexity of the case
5. Ethical Alignment
The journal follows best practices in handling disputes and complaints in line with the Committee on Publication Ethics.