Privacy Statement

RESEARCH INQUIRY The dissemination of any information about the authors, reviewers, editors and readers of RESEARCH INQUIRY is protected. Personal information gathered through the journal's website and editorial process is used only for handling manuscript submissions, peer review, publication, and journal administration.

Information We Collect

The following information can be collected by the journal:

  • Name and professional affiliation
  • Email address and contact details
  • Author and reviewer account information
  • Manuscript submission and publication-related information
  • Correspondence related to editorial and publishing activities

This information is gathered solely to aid in the editorial and publication of the Journal.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information is used for the following purposes:

  • Processing manuscript submissions
  • Managing peer review and editorial decisions
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
  • Publishing accepted articles and maintaining publication records
  • Administering journal operations and services

The journal is not used for any commercial purposes beyond its scope.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

Any information sent to the journal is kept confidential and is only given to those who are directly involved in editorial, peer review, publication or administrative processes. The journal makes reasonable efforts to ensure the security of the personal data and its use from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Disclosure of Information

RESEARCH INQUIRY does not collect, sell, or give out personal information to third parties. Information can only be disclosed when needed for the publication-related services, legal obligations, or operation of the editorial systems of the journal.

Data Retention

Private data can be held in the editorial, publication and archive texts of the journal. Retention helps to keep an accurate and reliable scholarly record.

Contact Information

Any questions about this Privacy Statement or the use of personal information should be addressed to the editorial office of the journal. This Policy is recommended for authors, reviewers and readers before using the journal's services.