Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

IJRDO Journals is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing. The journal follows internationally accepted ethical practices, particularly those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics and the principles required by the Directory of Open Access Journals.

All individuals involved in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher—are expected to follow these ethical guidelines. Every manuscript submitted to the journal undergoes a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness and quality.

The journal provides open access to its content under the Creative Commons License, allowing users to share and reuse published work with proper credit to the original authors.

Publisher Responsibilities

IJRDO Journals, as the publisher, takes responsibility for maintaining the overall quality and integrity of the publication process. In practice, this means:

Keeping submitted manuscripts and related information confidential
Providing support for technical issues related to the journal system
Maintaining proper records and backups of all submissions and publications
Publishing articles only after necessary proofreading and author approval
Ensuring that articles are clearly formatted and professionally presented
Addressing complaints, ethical concerns, or misconduct in line with Committee on Publication Ethics recommendations

The publisher also ensures that editorial decisions remain independent and are not influenced by commercial interests. The journal does not promote commercial advertisements that could affect academic neutrality.

Author Responsibilities

Authors play a central role in maintaining the credibility of the journal. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
The manuscript is not under review by another journal at the same time
All sources and references have been properly acknowledged
All listed authors have contributed meaningfully to the research
Any potential conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed

The journal does not accept plagiarism, fabricated data, or misleading results. All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection tools.

Research Integrity

Authors are expected to present their findings honestly. Data should not be manipulated, selectively reported, or altered in a way that could mislead readers.

Authorship and Contributions

Only individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors. Changes in authorship after submission are generally discouraged and are not allowed after acceptance.

Errors and Corrections

If an author later finds a serious error in their published work, they should inform the journal without delay so that appropriate corrections or retractions can be issued.

Handling Misconduct

If ethical concerns arise, the journal will review the case following the procedures recommended by Committee on Publication Ethics. Depending on the situation, actions may include rejection of the manuscript, publication of corrections, or retraction of the article.