Privacy Statement

The Multidisciplinary Academic Research and Advanced Methodologies (MARAM) maintains confidentiality of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other persons dealing with the journal.

Any personal data obtained while submitting manuscripts, reviewing manuscripts, publishing papers, or communicating with the journal is used appropriately and for proper journal-related purposes only.

MARAM recognizes that personal and professional data may be supplied by authors and reviewers during the publication process. It is for this reason that MARAM seeks to safeguard all such data at all times.

Information We May Collect

Depending on the nature of the interaction with the journal, information may include:

  • Author names and institutional affiliations
  • Email addresses and contact details
  • ORCID information, where provided
  • Manuscript titles and submission details
  • Publication and author records
  • Editorial and reviewer correspondence
  • Information provided during the revision process
  • Other information necessary for managing journal activities

The journal strives to gather only the information that is necessary for conducting its editorial, publishing, and administrative operations.

How Information May Be Used

Personal information may be used to:

  • Manuscript submission handling and management.
  • Communication with the author and correspondent authors.
  • Coordination of the process of peer-review.
  • Communication with reviewers and editors.
  • Revisions management and decision making.
  • Preparation of the accepted manuscript for publication.
  • Maintenance of publication and journal related information.
  • Answering legitimate inquiries about published or submitted work.
  • Assist with the administrative aspect of the journal operation.

Information provided is not meant to be used for any other purpose without proper justification.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

The MARAM policy strives to keep personal information safe from any form of unauthorized access, usage, modification, disclosure, and loss.

Confidentiality is maintained by the journal throughout the process of editing and reviewing, and the information regarding the submission is only accessible to people who take part in the corresponding publishing activities.

Personal information is managed according to the appropriate privacy and data-protection standards where applicable.

Responsible Handling of Information

MARAM aims to:

  • Manage information about authors and reviewers properly.
  • Confidentiality of manuscripts not yet published must be ensured.
  • Restrict the use of personal information when necessary.
  • Utilize information only for proper journal purposes.
  • Protect information that is stored properly.
  • Keep proper records regarding editing and publication processes.

With adherence to these principles, the MARAM journal aims to offer authors, reviewers, and readers a conducive environment when it comes to handling personal information in the publication process.