IRGS Publisher is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical practices in academic publishing. The publisher follows internationally recognized principles of publication ethics to ensure transparency, reliability, and academic quality in all published research. Authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process are expected to follow the ethical responsibilities outlined below.

1. Author Responsibilities

• Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their submitted manuscripts are entirely original and properly cite all sources used in the research. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is considered unethical and will lead to rejection of the manuscript.

• Authorship and Contribution

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research work should be listed as authors. Any changes in authorship after submission must be approved by all co-authors and clearly explained to the editorial office.

• Accuracy of Data

Authors are responsible for presenting accurate research data and results. Fabrication, manipulation, or intentional omission of data is considered serious academic misconduct.

• Duplicate Submission

Manuscripts submitted to IRGS Publisher journals should not be under consideration for publication in any other journal at the same time. Duplicate or redundant publication is not permitted.

• Conflict of Interest

Authors should disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could potentially influence the research or its interpretation.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and should not disclose or use the information contained in the manuscript for personal or professional advantage.

• Impartial Evaluation

Reviewers should provide objective and constructive feedback based solely on the academic merit and quality of the manuscript.

• Ethical Concerns

If reviewers identify any potential ethical issues such as plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical research practices, they should immediately inform the editor.

• Timely Review

Reviewers are expected to complete the evaluation of manuscripts within the specified timeframe. If additional time is required, they should communicate with the editorial office.

3. Editor Responsibilities

• Editorial Independence

Editors make publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic quality, originality, and relevance to the journal scope.

• Confidentiality of Submissions

Editors must ensure that all manuscripts are handled confidentially and that unpublished research is not used for personal advantage.

• Addressing Ethical Issues

If any ethical misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, or authorship disputes is detected, the editorial board will conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action.

• Conflict of Interest

Editors should avoid handling manuscripts where personal or professional conflicts of interest may exist.

4. Ethical Misconduct and Corrections

In cases where ethical violations are identified either before or after publication, IRGS Publisher reserves the right to take necessary corrective measures. These actions may include issuing corrections, publishing retraction notices, or restricting authors from submitting future manuscripts.

Retractions may be issued in situations involving serious ethical misconduct, while corrections may be published for minor errors that do not significantly affect the research findings.

By submitting a manuscript to IRGS Publisher journals, authors confirm that they agree to follow these ethical principles and contribute to maintaining integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing.