Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Management Research (ISSN 2349-6193)

The International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Management Research is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—must adhere to ethical principles to ensure integrity and academic quality.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Submit original, unpublished work and properly acknowledge all sources.

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or duplicate submission.

  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.

  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions and that no deserving contributor is omitted.

  • Provide necessary ethical approval for studies involving human or animal subjects.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Make publication decisions based on scholarly merit, relevance, and reviewer feedback.

  • Ensure a fair double-blind review process and maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts exist.

  • Take appropriate action when ethical concerns or misconduct are reported.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts.

  • Maintain confidentiality of all materials received for review.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence their review.

  • Report any ethical issues, including plagiarism or data manipulation, encountered during the review.

4. Plagiarism and Misconduct

  • The journal employs plagiarism-detection tools to ensure originality.

  • Manuscripts with significant plagiarism, unethical research practices, or manipulated data will be rejected or retracted.

  • Corrections, clarifications, or retractions will be issued when necessary to maintain scholarly integrity.

5. Transparency and Accountability

  • Authors must correct significant errors discovered after publication by notifying the editorial office.

  • Editors and publishers will investigate all allegations of misconduct and act in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

6. Publication Integrity

  • All published work is reviewed for accuracy, research quality, and ethical compliance.

  • The journal is committed to fostering an environment of academic honesty, fairness, and responsibility.