Governance & Standards

Journal Policies

Our commitment to transparency, integrity, and ethical scholarly publishing.

Anti-Predatory Policy

Power of Knowledge adheres strictly to the principles of Think. Check. Submit. We are committed to protecting authors from predatory practices.

Editorial Board contacts are transparent
Peer review process is rigorous and clear
Indexing in major databases is verifiable
Member of recognized industry bodies (COPE)

Peer Review Process

We employ a Double-Blind Peer Review system where both the reviewer and author identities are concealed to ensure impartiality.

1. Initial Screening (3-5 Days)

Editorial team checks formatting, scope, and plagiarism (<10%).

2. Expert Review (2-4 Weeks)

Two independent subject matter experts evaluate methodology, validity, and significance.

3. Decision (48 Hours)

Editor-in-Chief makes final decision based on reviewer recommendations (Accept / Revise / Reject).

Publication Ethics

Plagiarism

We have a zero-tolerance policy. Submissions with >10% similarity index are automatically rejected. We use AI-powered detection tools.

authorship

All listed authors must have made significant contributions. "Gift" or "Ghost" authorship is strictly prohibited.

Open Access & Fees

CC-BY 4.0 License

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

₹5,000(Indian Authors)

Fees are only charged AFTER acceptance. There are no submission fees.

Note: Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries upon request.

Corrections & Retractions

  • Corrections (Erratum)

    For minor errors that do not affect scientific conclusions.

  • Retractions

    For serious errors, misconduct, or ethical violations that invalidate findings. Retracted articles remain transparently marked.