Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the International Forum for Defense and Security Studies (IFDSS). By accessing our website or submitting a manuscript, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.

1. Manuscript Submission

By submitting a manuscript to IFDSS, you warrant that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not currently under consideration by any other journal or publisher.

2. Review Process and Confidentiality

All submitted articles undergo a thorough peer review process to evaluate their content, context, and practical relevance. We guarantee that manuscripts are not shared with anyone except reviewers prior to publication.

3. Privacy and Author Information

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Author contact details are kept totally confidential and will not be disclosed to any third parties without your permission. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more details.

4. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Authors retain full copyright and intellectual property rights for their work. IFDSS serves as a hosting platform for the published articles, ensuring they reach a global audience. By publishing with us, you grant IFDSS the right to host and distribute your article on our platform.

5. Publication Fees

There are no costs, article processing charges (APCs), or submission fees for online publication with IFDSS.

6. Changes to Terms

IFDSS reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for changes.