PUBLICATION ETHICS
IRS Publisher is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and responsible research dissemination. Authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial staff are expected to follow ethical publishing practices throughout the submission, review, and publication process.
Originality of Research
Authors must submit original and authentic research work. Manuscripts should not contain copied, fabricated, or manipulated content. Research findings must be presented accurately and honestly.
Submitted manuscripts must not be previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal or publisher.
Plagiarism Policy
IRS Publisher follows a strict anti-plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
The following practices are strictly prohibited:
- Direct copying of content
- Self-plagiarism
- Unattributed material usage
- Data manipulation
Authorship Criteria
Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the research should be listed as authors.
All authors must:
- Approve the final manuscript
- Agree to submission
- Accept responsibility for the research content
Duplicate Submission
Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. Duplicate publication or redundant publication practices are considered unethical and may result in rejection or publication restrictions.
Research Integrity
Authors should ensure:
- Accuracy of data
- Transparency of methodology
- Genuine research findings
- Proper interpretation of results
Ethical Approval
Research involving:
- Human participants
- Clinical studies
- Animal subjects
- Sensitive data
Authors may be asked to provide supporting ethical approval documents during editorial review.
Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any conflicts related to:
- Financial interests
- Institutional affiliations
- Personal relationships
- Funding support
Reviewer & Editorial Ethics
Reviewers and editors are expected to:
- Maintain confidentiality
- Provide unbiased evaluations
- Avoid discrimination
- Ensure fair editorial decisions
- Respect academic integrity
AI Usage Policy
If AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, or AI-assisted software are used during manuscript preparation, authors should disclose the usage appropriately.
AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and authors remain fully responsible for the originality and accuracy of submitted content.
Corrections & Retractions
IRS Publisher reserves the right to publish:
- Corrections
- Clarifications
- Retractions
- Editorial notices
Ethical Publishing Commitment
IRS Publisher is dedicated to promoting:
- Ethical research practices
- Transparent publishing
- Fair peer review
- Academic honesty
- Scholarly excellence