Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

International Journal of Emerging Research in Arts, Science and Technology is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, transparency, and integrity in academic publishing. The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure a fair, unbiased, and ethical publication process for all stakeholders.

1. Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted, revised, or rejected based on originality, quality, and relevance.
Manuscript Evaluation: All submissions undergo an initial screening including plagiarism check, followed by a double-blind peer review process.
Fair Review: Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.
Confidentiality: Editors must ensure confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and related information.
Conflict of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal research without written consent of the authors.
Corrections and Retractions: Editors are responsible for publishing corrections, clarifications, or retractions when required.
Ethical Oversight: Editors must take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct supported by clear evidence.

2. Duties of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original and plagiarism-free.
Exclusive Submission: Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere.
Authorship: All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research work.
Data Integrity: Authors must ensure accuracy, validity, and reliability of data and results.
Source Acknowledgment: Proper citation of all sources is mandatory.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest.
Human and Animal Ethics: Research involving human or animal subjects must include appropriate ethical approval.
Corrections: Authors must promptly inform the editor in case of significant errors and cooperate in correction or retraction.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively, without personal bias.
Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.
Ethical Concerns: Reviewers should inform editors about any suspected plagiarism, duplication, or unethical practices.
Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.
Timeliness: Reviewers should complete reviews within the stipulated time or inform the editor if unable to do so.

4. Responsibilities of the Journal

Ethical Standards: The journal is committed to upholding international standards of publication ethics.
Transparency: Clear editorial and review policies are maintained to ensure transparency in the publication process.
Monitoring and Enforcement: The journal actively monitors ethical compliance and takes necessary action in case of violations.
Awareness: The journal promotes awareness of ethical publishing practices among authors, reviewers, and editors.

5. Misconduct and Malpractice

Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and citation manipulation are considered serious misconduct.
Manuscripts found involved in unethical practices will be rejected or retracted.
Authors involved in serious misconduct may be restricted from future submissions.

6. Retraction and Correction Policy

Articles may be retracted in cases of proven ethical violations or significant errors.
Corrections (erratum/corrigendum) will be issued for minor errors.
Retraction notices will be clearly linked to the original article.

7. Archiving and Access

The publisher ensures that all published content remains permanently accessible through the journal website and digital archiving systems to preserve scholarly work for future research and reference.

Note: International Journal of Emerging Research in Arts, Science and Technology reserves the right to update this policy in accordance with international publishing standards and best practices.