Publication Ethics

The publication of a research paper in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the authors' work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles uphold the principles of the scientific method, making it important to agree upon standards of ethical behavior for all parties involved in publishing — authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the broader research community.

Ethics Topics to Consider When Publishing

• Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study.
• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. If others’ work or words are used, proper citation or quotation is required.
• Data Access and Retention: Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to make this data publicly accessible if required.
• Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication: Authors should not submit or publish the same research in more than one journal. However, prior publication in the form of an abstract, thesis, or preprint is not considered a violation.
• Acknowledgement of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of others’ work must always be given.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose all financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.
• Fundamental Errors in Published Works: If an author discovers a significant error, they must promptly inform the editor and cooperate to correct or retract the paper.
• Reporting Standards: Authors should present accurate accounts of the research performed, along with an objective discussion of its significance.
• Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects: If research involves hazardous materials or human/animal subjects, authors must include a statement of compliance with relevant ethics guidelines.
• Use of Patient Images or Case Details: Studies involving patients or volunteers require ethics committee approval and informed consent, which should be documented in the paper.

Duties of Editors

• Acceptance, rejection, or revision decisions based on scholarly merit.
• Ensuring fair and unbiased review.
• Maintaining confidentiality of submissions.
• Avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Active cooperation in ethical investigations when required.

Duties of Reviewers

• Assisting in editorial decisions by providing objective and constructive feedback.
• Ensuring timely review submissions.
• Maintaining confidentiality of manuscripts.
• Providing objective and evidence-based evaluations.
• Identifying relevant published work that has not been cited.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.

Duties of Authors

• Providing accurate and complete reports of original research.
• Retaining and sharing raw data upon request.
• Ensuring the originality of submitted work and avoiding plagiarism.
• Avoiding multiple or redundant publication of the same data.
• Acknowledging all sources of data, ideas, and funding.
• Ensuring that all authors meet authorship criteria.
• Including statements of ethical compliance for studies involving humans or animals.
• Disclosing any financial or personal conflicts of interest.
• Promptly reporting any significant errors in published work.

Duties of the Publisher

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Explorer (IJMRE) ensures that advertising, reprint, or other commercial revenue has no influence on editorial decisions. The publisher supports communication between journals and publishers to resolve ethical issues and works with industry associations to set best practices on ethics, errors, and retractions. Legal review and counsel will be provided when necessary.

Plagiarism Detection

The peer-review process is central to maintaining the integrity of scientific publishing. As part of our commitment to ethical standards, IJMRE employs plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin and iThenticate to identify duplicate submissions or plagiarized content. The journal is dedicated to assisting the scientific community in upholding ethical publishing practices.