Paper Prints Policy

1. Purpose This policy outlines the guidelines for obtaining scholarly paper prints from the Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science (RCJES). The purpose is to provide a standardized process for authors to request and receive physical copies of their published papers.

2. Eligibility

  • Authors: Only the corresponding author of a published paper in RCJES is eligible to request prints.
  • Institutional Affiliation: The corresponding author must be affiliated with an academic or research institution to be eligible for print requests.

3. Print Options

  • Single Copies: Authors can request single copies of their published papers for personal or institutional use.
  • Multiple Copies: Requests for multiple copies may be considered for specific purposes, such as course materials or presentations, but are subject to approval.

4. Request Procedure

  1. Submission: Authors should submit their print requests to the RCJES editorial office via email, providing the following information:
    • Full name of the corresponding author
    • Paper title
    • Volume and issue number of the journal
    • Number of copies requested
    • Mailing address for delivery
  2. Approval: The editorial office will review the request and provide confirmation of approval or denial.
  3. Payment: If approved, authors will be informed of any associated fees for printing and shipping. Payment must be made in full before the prints are processed.

5. Fees

  • Printing Costs: The journal will cover the basic printing costs for a single copy per paper.
  • Shipping Costs: Authors will be responsible for covering the shipping costs for their prints.
  • Additional Copies: Fees may be charged for additional copies, depending on the quantity requested.

6. Delivery

  • Timeframe: The journal will strive to process and deliver print requests within [number] business days of receiving the approved request and payment.
  • Shipping Method: Prints will be shipped via [shipping method] to the provided mailing address.

7. Revisions and Corrections

  • Post-Publication Corrections: If significant errors are discovered in a published paper, the journal will make appropriate corrections and provide updated prints upon request.
  • Author Revisions: Requests for author revisions to published papers will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may involve additional fees.

8. Copyright and Permissions

  • Copyright: The copyright for published papers remains with the authors.
  • Permissions: Authors who wish to reproduce or distribute their papers in other formats or contexts must obtain appropriate permissions from the journal or copyright holder.