IKR Publishers is committed to upholding ethical standards in academic publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors must follow these guidelines to ensure integrity, fairness, and credibility.
1. Responsibilities of Authors
- Submit original, unpublished work and properly cite sources.
- Avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and duplicate submissions.
- Ensure accurate data reporting—no fabrication or manipulation.
- Disclose conflicts of interest (funding, affiliations, etc.).
- Obtain ethical approval for studies involving humans or animals.
- Acknowledge all contributors and funding sources.
- Cooperate with the editorial team in case of revisions or ethical concerns.
2. Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Maintain confidentiality and impartiality during the peer review process.
- Provide constructive, objective feedback without personal bias.
- Avoid reviewing manuscripts where there is a conflict of interest.
- Report any suspected ethical misconduct (plagiarism, falsification, etc.).
3. Responsibilities of Editors
- Ensure a fair, unbiased, and timely review process.
- Make decisions based solely on scholarly merit.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle ethical issues professionally.
- Investigate and address plagiarism, data manipulation, or misconduct.
- Uphold the integrity of the publication process without external influence.
4. Plagiarism & Misconduct
IKR Publishers strictly prohibits:
- Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism)
- Data fabrication, falsification, and image manipulation
- Multiple or redundant submissions to different journals
- Improper authorship attribution (all listed authors must have contributed)
If misconduct is detected, the manuscript will be rejected or retracted, and the author’s institution may be notified.
5. Conflicts of Interest
All parties must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts that could influence the research or publication process.
6. Corrections & Retractions
- Errors that affect the integrity of the research will result in corrections or retractions.
- Retractions are issued for serious ethical violations or major errors.
7. Open Access & Copyright
- Articles are published under a CC-BY-NC license, ensuring free access while protecting authors’ rights.
- Authors retain copyright but allow IKR Publishers to distribute the work.
8. Reporting Ethical Concerns
For concerns about ethical issues in published or submitted work, contact: submit.ikrpublishers@gmail.com
By following these guidelines, IKR Publishers ensures high ethical standards, promoting trust and credibility in scholarly research.
