Anti-Discrimination Policy

1. Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Boston Research Journals is a renowned name in publishing, providing researchers and scholars of all domains an international platform to publish their work. Our mission is to advance knowledge and foster a global scholarly community. This mission is fundamentally rooted in the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We believe that academic excellence thrives in an environment that is welcoming and respectful to all. We are unequivocally committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Our commitment extends to all aspects of our publishing operations, from manuscript submission and peer review to editorial decisions and staff interactions.

2. Policy Statement

Boston Research Journals does not and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all participants in our community, regardless of their background.

3. Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to all individuals involved with Boston Research Journals, including, but not limited to:

  • Authors and co-authors

  • Peer reviewers

  • Editors (Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Guest Editors, etc.)

  • Advisory and Editorial Board members

  • Staff and employees

  • Readers and subscribers

  • Participants in any journal-sponsored events (e.g., conferences, webinars)

4. Prohibited Conduct

Discrimination is defined as unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group. Boston Research Journals prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any of the following characteristics:

  • Race or color

  • Ethnicity or national origin

  • Religion or creed

  • Sex or gender

  • Gender identity or expression

  • Sexual orientation

  • Age

  • Disability (physical or mental)

  • Marital status

  • Socioeconomic status

  • Political affiliation

  • Veteran status

  • Any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This policy includes a prohibition against all forms of harassment, including verbal, written, or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility toward an individual because of their protected characteristic.

5. Application in Our Processes

We integrate our commitment to non-discrimination into our core activities:

  • Author Submissions: We welcome submissions from researchers worldwide. All manuscripts submitted to our journals, which cover diverse streams like computer technology, science, engineering, management, business, humanities, and social sciences, are given full and fair consideration.

  • Peer Review Process: Reviewers are selected based on their subject matter expertise and are expected to evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, originality, rigor, and significance. The identity or background of the author(s) must not influence a reviewer’s assessment.

  • Editorial Decisions: All editorial decisions, including acceptance, rejection, or requests for revision, are based exclusively on the quality of the research paper and its relevance to the journal’s scope. Editors are trained to conduct their duties without bias.

  • Employment and Appointments: All employment and appointment decisions for staff, editors, and board members are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and performance.

6. Reporting Violations

We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed a violation of this policy to report it. A robust and fair process is essential for maintaining the integrity of our scholarly community.

To file a report, please contact our support team via email at:
support@bostonresearch.org

Please include the following information in your report, if possible:

  • Your name and contact information.

  • The name(s) of the individual(s) involved.

  • A detailed description of the incident(s), including dates, times, and locations.

  • Any supporting evidence (e.g., emails, screenshots).

7. Confidentiality and Non-Retaliation

All reports will be handled with the utmost seriousness and confidentiality, to the extent possible while allowing for a thorough investigation.

Boston Research Journals strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who, in good faith, reports a concern or participates in an investigation. Any instance of retaliation is a serious violation of this policy and will result in disciplinary action.

8. Investigation and Enforcement

Upon receiving a report, Boston Research Journals will conduct a prompt, impartial, and thorough investigation. If a violation of this policy is found to have occurred, we will take appropriate corrective and disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to:

  • A formal warning.

  • Removal from a peer review assignment.

  • Rejection of a manuscript.

  • Termination of an editorial or board position.

  • A ban from future submissions or participation with Boston Research Journals.

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Anti-Discrimination Policy, please contact us at support@bostonresearch.org.