Publication Ethics Statement

The International Journal of Modern Advances in Engineering Research (IJMAER) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows internationally accepted ethical principles recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure the quality, credibility, and integrity of scholarly communication. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to ethical standards and best practices.

Ethical Principles

IJMAER upholds the following core principles:

  • Integrity and transparency in research and publication
  • Originality and proper acknowledgment of sources
  • Fair, unbiased, and confidential peer review
  • Accountability of authors for the content of their work
  • Timely correction of errors and retraction of unethical publications

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to IJMAER must ensure that:

  1. Originality and Plagiarism
    • The submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere
    • All sources are properly cited
    • The manuscript complies with the journal’s Plagiarism Policy
  2. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Submissions
    • Manuscripts must not be under consideration by another journal
    • Submitting the same work to multiple journals is unethical
  3. Authorship of the Paper
    • Only individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors
    • All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript
    • Changes in authorship after submission require written consent from all authors
  4. Data Accuracy and Integrity
    • Authors must present accurate data and retain raw data for verification
    • Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is strictly prohibited
  5. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
    • Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that may influence the work
  6. Acknowledgment of Sources and Funding
    • All funding sources and institutional support must be acknowledged

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of IJMAER are responsible for:

  1. Publication Decisions
    • Making fair and unbiased decisions based solely on academic merit
    • Ensuring that manuscripts comply with journal policies and ethical standards
  2. Fair Play and Impartiality
    • Evaluating submissions without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, or institutional affiliation
  3. Confidentiality
    • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities
  4. Conflict of Interest
    • Recusing themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist
  5. Handling Ethical Complaints
    • Investigating ethical concerns and taking appropriate action, including corrections or retractions

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining publication quality and must:

  1. Confidentiality
    • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents
  2. Objectivity and Constructive Feedback
    • Provide objective, timely, and constructive reviews
  3. Acknowledgment of Sources
    • Identify relevant published work not cited by authors
  4. Conflict of Interest
    • Declare conflicts of interest and decline review when necessary

Publisher Responsibilities

The Publisher of IJMAER ensures that:

  • Editorial independence is maintained
  • Commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions
  • Ethical complaints are handled transparently and fairly