Last updated: 11 August 2026
Who May Raise a Concern
AJISI provides authors, reviewers, and readers with a fair and transparent mechanism to raise concerns regarding editorial decisions, peer review processes, or ethical issues.
Appealing a Decision
Authors who wish to appeal a rejection must submit a written request outlining the grounds for reconsideration to ascendresearchpublication@gmail.com.
Appeals are reviewed by an independent editorial board member not involved in the original decision. An appeal is not a second review, so it needs to identify something the first decision got wrong — a factual error, a misreading of the work, or a procedural failure.
Complaints
Complaints related to misconduct, bias, or procedural irregularities are investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Confidentiality and Outcomes
All appeals and complaints are handled confidentially, with outcomes communicated promptly to the parties involved.