Ethical Policy
The Journal of Integrated Research (JIR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of research and publication ethics. All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to ethical principles to ensure the integrity, transparency, and credibility of scholarly publishing.
Key Points of JIR’s Ethical Policy:
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Author Responsibilities: Authors must ensure that their manuscripts represent original work, properly cite sources, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
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Reviewer Responsibilities: Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations, declare any conflicts of interest, and maintain the anonymity of the review process.
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Editor Responsibilities: Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the peer-review process, making unbiased publication decisions, and ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines.
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Conflict of Interest: All parties involved in the publication process must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that could influence the research or its evaluation.
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Misconduct Handling: The journal follows internationally recognized guidelines (e.g., COPE) to address issues of research or publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, or unethical authorship practices.
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Transparency and Accountability: JIR ensures that all ethical concerns are addressed promptly and transparently to maintain trust among authors, reviewers, and readers.
By following this policy, the Journal of Integrated Research ensures that all published research meets international ethical standards, fostering a trustworthy and credible scholarly environment.
