Publication Ethics and Integrity Policy

Publication Ethics & Integrity

 

Adhering to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) principles to ensure transparency, fairness, and academic excellence.

Authors' Responsibilities

Originality & Data

Manuscripts must be original and free from fabrication or falsification. Screening for plagiarism is mandatory for all submissions.

Authorship Standards

Based on substantial intellectual contribution, critical drafting, and final approval of the published version by all listed authors.

Ethical Disclosures

Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest (financial/personal) and strict prohibition of dual submissions.

Reviewers' Duties

  • Confidentiality: Treat manuscripts as privileged documents.
  • Objectivity: Focus on scientific merit; avoid personal criticism.
  • Conflict Check: Decline reviews where personal bias may exist.

Editors' Duties

  • Impartiality: Evaluate merit regardless of race, gender, or origin.
  • Integrity: Publish retractions/corrections for proven misconduct.
  • Confidentiality: Safeguard all submitted intellectual property.

Journal Responsibilities

International Research Journal of Scientific Studies is committed to Open Access and full transparency. We publicly list our editorial board and strictly adhere to COPE guidelines for all ethical resolutions.

Handling Misconduct

Sanctions for ethical breaches may include:

REJECTION RETRACTION INSTITUTIONAL NOTIFICATION FUTURE BANNING

For questions or to report ethical concerns, contact our Editorial Office: irjss.editor@gmail.com

Policy subject to updates to reflect evolving global standards in scientific publishing.

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