Refund Policy

Refund Policy for the “International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Engineering” (IJAIMLE)

Thank you for choosing the “International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Engineering” for disseminating your research findings. We aim to ensure a smooth and rewarding publication process for our authors. Upon acceptance of a manuscript for publication in IJAIMLE, the paper enters the registration phase where authors are required to pay the publication fee as per their category. It is mandatory for at least one author of the accepted paper to complete the registration for the paper to be published in the journal.

The publication fee includes:

  • Publication of a complete Research Paper Online (up to 5 authors allowed)
  • A digital copy of the publication certificate (a single copy listing all authors)
  • A digital copy of the confirmation letter regarding the paper’s publication in IJAIMLE
  • Handling of paper and authors' details
  • Basic formatting, DOI assignment, typesetting, publishing, and inclusion in the IJAIMLE Digital Library
  • Indexation in prominent databases and services such as Google Scholar and others
  • Access to an automatic citation generator for published papers

Maximum Authors per Paper

A maximum of 5 authors is permitted for a single paper publication.

Terms and Conditions for Hardcopy Requests

A single hard copy of the certificates will be sent upon the request of the corresponding author. Please verify all details in the digital certificate to prevent any future discrepancies. Notify us within 3 days of certificate receipt if corrections are needed. Once the hard copy is dispatched, further corrections are not possible.

For the hard copy, accurate address details are required. An incorrect address resulting in the return of the shipment will halt further processing. A re-dispatch fee of ₹600 (for Indian Residents) applies for another hard copy request.

Hard copies are dispatched within 1 to 2 months, especially during peak times, with all certificates sent between the 25th and 31st of each month.

Refund Guidelines

Situations may arise where a refund is sought. Below are the terms for requesting a refund:

Eligibility for Refund:

  • Refunds are considered for payments made to the “International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Engineering” only.
  • Only the original payer is eligible for a refund.

Valid Reasons for Refund:

A full refund will be issued for any accidental additional payments.

Refund Request Procedure:

  • Submit a written refund request within 30 days of the payment date.
  • Include the payer’s full name, contact details, payment date, transaction ID, the reason for the refund, and any relevant evidence.
  • Service Unavailability: If we cannot deliver promised services (e.g., publication processing, indexing, archiving), a refund may be granted.
  • Payment Errors: Overpayments or incorrect billing amounts may warrant a refund.

Refund Processing:

Requests are reviewed within 14 business days. Approval will result in a refund via the original payment method or a mutually agreed-upon method.

Refund Amount:

  • Full refunds for duplicate payments and payment errors.
  • Pro-rated refunds may be offered for service unavailability, based on undelivered services.

Non-Refundable Situations:

  • Manuscript Processing Fee: Non-refundable once the editorial process begins.
  • Publication Charges: Non-refundable after publication.

Policy Modification

This refund policy may be updated; please review periodically for changes.

Contact Information

For refunds or inquiries, please email us at editor@ijaiml.com.

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