Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology

A peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality research in applied sciences and technology

ISSN 2958-9568 (Online) Monthly Publication Established 2023 Cite Score (2024-2025) = 2

SUJAST

Editorial Independence Policy

Transparency and integrity in editorial decisions

Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology (SUJAST) is fully committed to maintaining complete editorial independence at all stages of the editorial process. The journal ensures that decisions regarding the acceptance, rejection, revision, or withdrawal of any scholarly work are made solely on the basis of academic quality, originality, and adherence to ethical standards, without any external influence.

Upholding editorial autonomy and academic freedom

General Principle

The Sana'a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology (SUJAST) is fully committed to maintaining complete editorial independence at all stages of the editorial process. The journal ensures that decisions regarding the acceptance, rejection, revision, or withdrawal of any scholarly work are made solely on the basis of academic quality, originality, and adherence to ethical standards, without any external influence.

Independence of the Editorial Board

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial board members have full authority to make final editorial decisions.
The publisher (Sana'a University) or any owner, funder, or sponsor has no right to interfere in individual publication decisions.
Editorial authority is exercised according to objective scientific criteria and in alignment with international best practices in academic publishing.

Separation of Administration

The journal maintains a clear separation between:

Administrative or financial aspects (including any article processing charges, if applicable)
Academic editorial decisions

No financial or administrative consideration influences the acceptance or rejection of any manuscript.

Integrity of Peer Review

The journal relies on an independent peer review system (double-blind or as publicly stated)
Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and disciplinary knowledge
Editorial decisions are made exclusively based on objective peer review reports
No external party is allowed to influence the peer review process or its outcomes

Conflict of Interest

Editorial board members and reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest
In cases of real or perceived conflict, the individual is excluded from handling the manuscript
Neither the Editor-in-Chief nor any board member may make decisions on manuscripts in which they have authorship, co-authorship, or a direct personal or professional connection

Protection of Academic Freedom

The journal supports academic freedom and responsible scholarly expression, provided that research adheres to recognized ethical and legal standards. Manuscripts are not rejected for ideological, political, or religious reasons, as long as they meet accepted standards of quality and scientific methodology.

Handling Pressures or Interference

In the event the journal or its editorial team is subjected to external pressures (political, institutional, financial, or personal) to influence editorial decisions, the following steps are taken:

The incident is documented
It is reviewed by the editorial board
A decision is made independently based solely on scientific criteria

Transparency and Accountability

This policy is published on the journal's website to ensure transparency
It is periodically reviewed to maintain alignment with international standards and indexing requirements, including DOAJ criteria
Authors or readers may contact the journal if they have concerns regarding editorial independence

Commitment to International Standards

The journal adheres to best practices in scholarly publishing and ethical principles that ensure integrity, independence, and transparency in editorial operations, strengthening trust in the published content and maintaining the journal's reputation as a reliable academic source.