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Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

Privacy Policy

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars (JJES)
Published by Jesselton University College Sdn. Bhd.
E-ISSN: 3009-0881
Updated: 1 August 2025

1. Introduction

The data collected from registered users of this journal falls within the scope of the standard functioning of peer -reviewed journals. It includes information that makes communication possible for the editorial process; it enables collecting aggregated data on submissions and publications, as well as tracking geopolitical and social elements of scholarly communication. This journal’s editorial team uses this data to guide its work in publishing and improving this journal.

The data will not be sold by this journal nor will it be used for purposes other than those stated here.

This policy applies to all individuals who:

  • Submit manuscripts to JJES
  • Participate in the peer-review process
  • Visit the JJES website
  • Communicate with the editorial office

2. Type of Data We Collect

Data Collected From Authors (including but not limited to):

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Country of residence
  • ORCID iD (optional)
  • Manuscript details and submission history

By submitting a manuscript, authors consent to the collection and processing of this data for editorial, review, publication, and indexing purposes. This includes metadata display on the journal website and submission to indexing and archiving platforms. Authors also grant JJES the right to use this data for legitimate academic and editorial purposes.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

3. How We Use Your Data

Personal data collected from authors, reviewers, and editors is used exclusively for the management of the journal’s editorial and publication processes. Specifically, your data may be used for the following purposes:

  • To manage and process manuscript submissions through the journal’s submission system and workflow tools
  • To facilitate peer review and editorial decision-making, including communication with reviewers and authors throughout the review cycle
  • To publish accepted articles, including the assignment of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and the display of metadata on the JJES website
  • To maintain records of author and reviewer contributions for transparency, accountability, and future editorial reference
  • To generate article-level metrics, such as download statistics, citation tracking, and engagement data via platforms like PlumX, Altmetric, or Google Analytics
  • To meet indexing, archiving, and legal compliance requirements, including submission of metadata to platforms such as MyCite, DOAJ, and Google Scholar etc.

4. Use of Cookies

The JJES website uses cookies to improve user experience and collect usage data. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily submitted.

Users can disable cookies through their browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain submission records, published articles, reviewer reports, and related metadata as part of JJES’s academic archive. Personal data may be retained as long as necessary for academic, legal, or record-keeping purposes.