Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

???? 4. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

CJIR is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and strictly adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

????‍???? For Authors:

  • Submitted work must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

  • All sources must be properly cited and referenced.

  • Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.

  • All authors listed must have made substantial contributions to the manuscript.

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, and image manipulation are strictly prohibited.

????‍⚖️ For Editors:

  • Editors must ensure unbiased and timely peer review.

  • Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit.

  • Confidentiality of submitted manuscripts is maintained at all times.

  • Editors must not have conflicts of interest related to accepted or rejected articles.

????️ For Reviewers:

  • Must maintain confidentiality and impartiality.

  • Must report suspected ethical breaches or plagiarism.

  • Should provide constructive and timely feedback.

???? Misconduct Handling:

In cases of ethical misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, falsification), CJIR will:

  • Investigate the matter thoroughly.

  • Retract or correct the article as needed.

  • Notify relevant institutions and indexing agencies.