Publication Ethics

InterSpectrum Journal of Multidisciplinary Research is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity throughout the publication process. This publication ethics statement serves as a guideline for authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher in fulfilling their respective roles and responsibilities.

1. Duties of Authors

Authors are required to:

  1. Ensure that the submitted manuscript is original, has not been published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

  2. Present research data and findings honestly, accurately, and responsibly.

  3. Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and redundant publication.

  4. Properly acknowledge all individuals who have made significant contributions to the work.

  5. Cite all sources appropriately in accordance with academic standards.

  6. Disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the manuscript.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  1. Evaluating manuscripts objectively based on academic merit, originality, and relevance without discrimination.

  2. Maintaining the confidentiality of manuscripts and author identities.

  3. Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.

  4. Ensuring a fair and transparent peer-review process.

  5. Making final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection based on reviewer recommendations and journal policies.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  1. Conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and in a timely manner.

  2. Treat all reviewed manuscripts as confidential documents.

  3. Declare any potential conflicts of interest to the editor.

  4. Identify possible plagiarism, substantial errors, or ethical concerns in the manuscript.

4. Duties of the Publisher

The publisher is committed to:

  1. Safeguarding editorial independence from external influence.

  2. Supporting ethical and responsible publishing practices.

  3. Providing transparent and sustainable journal management systems.

  4. Addressing allegations of publication misconduct in accordance with established procedures.

5. Handling of Ethical Misconduct

Any suspected cases of publication misconduct will be handled seriously. The journal reserves the right to request clarification, require corrections, reject manuscripts, or retract published articles if ethical violations are confirmed.