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1. Data Collection and Usage The data collected from users (authors, reviewers, and readers) is limited to the information necessary for the functioning of this journal. This includes names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID iDs. This information is used exclusively to:

Process, review, and publish manuscripts.
Facilitate editorial communication.
Notify readers of new publications.
Ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.

2. Disclosure to Third Parties Scientific Research Journal (SCIRJ) and SRJADT do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with service providers strictly for the following academic purposes:

CrossRef: For DOI registration of published papers.
Indexing Databases: To ensure your research is discoverable in global repositories (Google Scholar, ISSN Portal, etc.).
Plagiarism Detection: Manuscripts are processed through Turnitin/iThenticate to ensure originality.

3. Open Access and Author Identity As an Open Access publisher, the names and affiliations of authors are published alongside their research articles. This is a permanent part of the scholarly record and cannot be removed after publication to maintain the transparency and accountability of scientific research.

4. Peer Review Confidentiality In accordance with our Double-Blind Peer Review policy, the identities of reviewers are kept strictly confidential and are never disclosed to authors or the public. Reviewer comments are used solely for editorial decision-making.

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