Privacy Policy for PESH.mk
RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT AND HEALTH
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://pesh.mk. We are a scientific journal that collects article submissions for publication and follows a double-blind peer review protocol to ensure objectivity and transparency.
Data Collection
We collect data strictly limited to what is required for article submissions and review, including:
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Submission Data:
- Author(s) name(s) and affiliated institutions
- Title of the article
- Blind copy of the article (formatted as per the template provided)
- Cover letter
- Ethical clearance letter
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Review Process:
- Data collected during the review process is anonymized for reviewers.
- Reviewers only have access to the blind copy of the manuscript, ensuring adherence to the double-blind review protocol.
What We Don’t Collect
We do not collect or use the following:
- Cookies for visitor tracking or analytics.
- Metadata related to submission timestamps or IP addresses.
Storage of Data
All data submitted through the Google Form is stored securely according to Google’s Privacy Policy in Google Drive. Access to submission data is strictly limited:
- Chief Editor and Technical Editor: Full access to the submission data to manage the editorial and publishing process.
- Reviewers: Access to the blind copy only, ensuring no identifiable author information is shared.
Use of Data
The collected data is used exclusively for:
- Evaluating submissions for publication in RPESH.
- Communicating with authors regarding their submissions.
- Facilitating the peer-review process.
Data Retention
- All manuscripts and associated data will be retained until the editorial and publishing process is complete.
- Rejected manuscripts and related data will be removed after a 6-month retention period unless otherwise requested by the author.
- Published articles’ metadata will be archived indefinitely for reference purposes.
Ethics and Confidentiality
We strictly follow ethical guidelines for publication and review processes, as per the “Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)” guidelines. Any data related to human subjects in submitted articles must conform to the Helsinki Declaration.
Rights of Authors
Authors may request to view, correct, or delete any of their personal data submitted through the form. For inquiries, contact the RPESH Editorial Team at: [Insert Contact Email].
Consent
By submitting your article to RPESH through the provided Google Form, you consent to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.