Publishing Policies

1. Introduction

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science - Engineering and Technology maintains an integrated publication governance framework aligned with COPE Core Practices, Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing, Scopus requirements, international publishing standards and applicable Vietnamese laws.

2. Policy Architecture

FOUNDATIONAL POLICY

  1. Publication Ethics & Research Integrity Policy;

SPECIALIZED POLICIES

  1. Authorship & Contribution Policy;
  2. Peer Review Policy;
  3. Reviewer Guidelines & Ethical Responsibilities;
  4. Editorial Independence & Editorial Governance Policy;
  5. AI Governance Policy;
  6. Correction, Retraction & Post-Publication Policy;
  7. Complaints & Appeals Policy;

SUPPORTING POLICIES

  1. Submission Policy;
  2. Copyright & Licensing Policy;
  3. Personal Data Privacy Policy;
  4. Archiving & Digital Preservation Policy;
  5. Open Access Policy;
  6. Research Data Policy;
  7. APC/Fee Policy;
  8. Special Issue Policy.

Policy Information

Item

Content

Policy Owner

HCMCOUJS Editorial Council

Approved by

HCMCOUJS Editorial Council

Version

3.0

Effective Date

August 2026

Review Cycle

Annual