Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Emerging Research in Physical Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. The journal upholds the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability and strictly follows the guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Ethical Policy

International Journal of Emerging Research in Physical Sciences ensures ethical oversight at every stage of the publication process. All stakeholders involved in publishing—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to established ethical standards and professional responsibilities.

2. Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

  • Manuscripts submitted to International Journal of Emerging Research in Physical Sciences must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Authors must ensure the accuracy and integrity of data, results, and references presented in the manuscript.

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, funding agencies, and contributors are mandatory.

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, redundant publication, and other unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.

  • Any potential conflict of interest must be clearly disclosed at the time of submission.

  • Authors must comply with all ethical, legal, and institutional requirements relevant to their research work.

3. Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, originality, relevance, and clarity.

  • Editorial decisions are made without discrimination based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs.

  • Editors ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and the anonymity of reviewers.

  • In cases of suspected or proven ethical misconduct, editors follow COPE and applicable regulatory procedures, including rejection, correction, or retraction of articles when necessary.

4. Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and confidentially.

  • Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest and decline the review if such conflicts exist.

  • Reviewers must not use unpublished information or data from the manuscript for personal research or advantage.

  • Any suspected ethical issues, plagiarism, or misconduct should be promptly reported to the editorial board.

5. Peer Review Process

International Journal of Emerging Research in Physical Sciences follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of published research. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated by qualified subject experts before final editorial decisions are made.

6. Plagiarism and Misconduct Policy

  • All manuscripts submitted to International Journal of Emerging Research in Physical Sciences may be screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism or ethical violations beyond acceptable limits will be rejected outright.

  • Proven cases of misconduct may result in rejection, retraction of published articles, blacklisting of authors, and notification to the authors’ affiliated institutions, in accordance with ethical publishing norms.

7. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

International Journal of Emerging Research in Physical Sciences is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

  • Corrections are issued for genuine errors that do not compromise the overall findings.

  • Retractions are published in cases of serious ethical violations or unreliable research.

  • Expressions of Concern may be issued when investigations into potential misconduct are ongoing.

8. Publisher’s Responsibility

The publisher ensures that editorial independence is fully maintained and that ethical policies are implemented effectively. Commercial or financial interests do not influence editorial decisions or the peer-review process.

By implementing this Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement, the International Journal of Emerging Research in Physical Sciences aims to promote responsible research conduct, ethical publishing practices, and trust in scholarly communication.