Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Arts, Science and Technology (IJMRAST) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. In accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), we aim to ensure a transparent, fair, and respectful publication process for all stakeholders involved.

Duties of Editors

• Publication Decisions: Editors hold the authority to accept, reject, or request revisions to manuscripts based on recommendations from the Editorial Review Board.

• Manuscript Review: Editors must ensure that each manuscript undergoes an initial originality check using appropriate software. After the desk review, manuscripts are sent for blind peer review to the Editorial Review Board.

• Fair Review: All submitted manuscripts will be evaluated for their intellectual content without regard to the author's gender, race, religion, or nationality.

• Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of information regarding submitted manuscripts.

• Conflicts of Interest: Editors should not use unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts for their own research without the author’s written consent.

• Errata: Editors must publish errata or make necessary corrections when warranted.

• Ethical Guidelines: All published research must adhere to international ethical standards.

• Misconduct Evidence: Papers should not be rejected based solely on suspicion; there must be clear evidence of misconduct.

• Accountability: Editors participate in annual meetings to discuss journal policies, suggest new initiatives, and address submission topics.

Authors' Duties

• Submission Guidelines: Authors must adhere to the journal's submission guidelines.

• Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

• Multiple Submissions: Authors should confirm that their manuscript is not under consideration by other journals.

• Peer Review Participation: Authors are expected to engage in the peer review process.

• Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research.

• Raw Data: Authors must provide raw data relevant to their manuscript for review.

• Data Authenticity: Authors are responsible for citing all sources and ensuring the authenticity of their data.

• Conflicts of Interest: Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editors.

• Corrections: Authors must retract or correct the manuscript upon discovering significant errors.

• Submission Checklist: Authors must complete a checklist form for submissions.

• Human Subjects Research: For studies involving human subjects, authors must cite approval from an institutional review board (IRB).

Reviewers' Responsibilities

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscript information as confidential.

• Source Acknowledgment: Reviewers should ensure that all sources are acknowledged in the manuscript.

• Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted impartially, free from personal bias.

• Supporting Arguments: Reviewers should provide clear opinions backed by evidence.

• Ethical Concerns: Reviewers should alert editors to any suspected fraud, plagiarism, or ethical issues.

• Relevant Literature: Reviewers should identify and recommend any relevant work that authors may have overlooked.

• Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest.

• Availability: If unable to complete a review on time, reviewers should inform the editor promptly.

• Responsibility: Reviewers participate in annual meetings to discuss journal initiatives and examine manuscripts.

Responsibilities of the Journal

1. Ethical Guidelines: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Arts, Science and Technology (IJMRAST)  is committed to maintaining ethical guidelines that promote integrity in research and publication.

2. Awareness and Training: The journal will provide resources and training for authors, reviewers, and editors regarding ethical practices in publishing.

3. Monitoring and Enforcement: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Arts, Science and Technology (IJMRAST)  will actively monitor and enforce compliance with these ethical standards and address any violations appropriately.

Journal Content Access

The publishers of International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Arts, Science and Technology (IJMRAST) are committed to ensuring that scholarly research is permanently accessible.