Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, 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.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

Effective Date: 11/07/2025
Publisher: PUXplore – Multidisciplinary Journal of Engineering
Managed by: Parul University, Vadodara, India

At PUXplore, we are fully committed to maintaining your confidence and trust when it comes to your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our journal's services. Your privacy is important to us, and we strive to be transparent and responsible in our data practices.

1. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all digital and physical services provided by PUXplore, including:

Our official website and submission platform
Email communications
Online forms for registration, submission, and feedback
Events and webinars
Applications or mobile tools, if applicable

These are collectively referred to as the "Services". This policy may be supplemented by additional notices, agreements, or terms depending on your specific interaction with our Services.

2. Data Controller

The entity responsible for the control and processing of your personal data is:

PUXplore – Multidisciplinary Journal of Engineering
Published by: Parul University
Contact Email: editor.puxplore@paruluniversity.ac.in

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you use our Services:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Full Name
Email address
Affiliation and institution
Academic degree and designation
ORCID iD
Contact number (optional)
Author bios and photographs (if submitted)
Manuscript content and metadata
Reviewer comments and credentials

b. Information Collected Automatically

IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system information
Website usage behavior (via cookies and analytics tools)
Access logs and session data

c. Information from Third Parties

Data from indexing services
Data from ORCID when connected
Crossref or DOI metadata services

4. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

To process and manage manuscript submissions
To communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors
To publish articles and display author details publicly
To maintain editorial and peer review records
To improve user experience on our platform
To meet legal and ethical obligations (e.g., plagiarism checks, COPE compliance)
For indexing, DOI assignment, and metadata distribution
To promote accepted research through announcements and updates

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the basis of:

Your consent (e.g., when submitting manuscripts)
Contractual necessity (e.g., for publication services)
Legal compliance (e.g., academic integrity standards)
Legitimate interest (e.g., improving platform functionality)

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

PUXplore may share your data under the following conditions:

With editors, reviewers, and editorial board members involved in the journal process
With third-party service providers (e.g., plagiarism detection tools, typesetting services, hosting platforms)
With indexing and abstracting services (e.g., Google Scholar, DOAJ, Crossref)
As required by law or in response to legal processes
With consent, for collaborative research or academic events

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes:

Secure servers and encrypted communications
Access control for authorized personnel only
Regular audits and compliance checks

However, no internet-based platform is completely secure, and users are advised to take precautions on their own devices.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Academic and peer-review records may be stored permanently to preserve scholarly history.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to access your data
Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to request deletion of your data
Right to object to data processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: editor.puxplore@paruluniversity.ac.in

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience and gather usage statistics. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or journal operations. Any significant changes will be notified on our website.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:

PUXplore Editorial Office
Email: editor.puxplore@paruluniversity.ac.in
Parul University