Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. We are committed to promoting ethical research and ensuring that the articles we publish are of the utmost quality.

Responsible Research Publication:  Authors' Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) are expected to adhere to the highest standards of research integrity. They must conduct their work in an ethical manner, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

. Scientific misconduct, such as fabricating, falsifying, or manipulating data, is strictly prohibited.

Authors should present their research transparently, ensuring that all results and methodologies are clearly and honestly communicated. Only those who have made substantial contributions to the study should be listed as authors. Any potential conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, or professional ties, must be disclosed.

Publication Decision

At the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS), we follow a rigorous double-blind peer review process to evaluate submitted manuscripts. The editor has the final authority on publication decisions based on the relevance and significance of the work to the journal’s scope. Editorial decisions are made independently, without any external influence, and are not affected by commercial interests.

Editors are required to recuse themselves from decisions on manuscripts if they have any conflicts of interest. The final decision on whether to publish a manuscript lies with an editor who has no such conflicts.

Conflict of Interest

We recognize the importance of transparency regarding any conflicts of interest. If any editor, member of the editorial board, reviewer, or author has a conflict of interest, they must disclose it. Individuals with conflicts of interest will recuse themselves from the manuscript review process to ensure impartiality.

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) maintains a strict policy to prevent conflicts of interest between authors, reviewers, and editorial board members. This helps ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation process.

Peer Review

Each manuscript submitted to the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) undergoes evaluation by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are chosen for their expertise and impartiality. All reviewers must maintain confidentiality regarding the content of the manuscript and the review process.

Reviewed manuscripts should be handled confidentially by editors, board members, and reviewers. No reviewer should disclose, share, or discuss the manuscript with others outside the peer review process.

Identifying and Preventing Misconduct

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) takes a firm stance against any form of research misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, or unethical research practices. We ensure that all parties involved in the submission process are aware of their ethical obligations.

The editorial board and peer reviewers are vigilant in detecting any unethical practices and will take appropriate action if misconduct is identified. Authors and reviewers are expected to follow the highest standards of ethical behavior throughout the research and publication process.

Guidelines for Retraction or Corrections

If any issues related to misconduct arise after publication, editors at the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) will take prompt action, including investigating and resolving the situation. Editors will collaborate with co-editors, board members, and reviewers to determine the appropriate course of action. If necessary, a retraction or correction notice will be issued, and any inaccuracies will be clearly addressed in a transparent manner.

Data Access and Retention

We encourage authors submitting to the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) to make the data supporting their research publicly available, wherever possible, to ensure transparency and reproducibility. Authors are required to include a data availability statement indicating the location of their data. All research data should be stored and retained in accordance with ethical research guidelines, and authors must ensure that they comply with any applicable data-sharing regulations.

Copyright, Content Originality, Plagiarism, and Reproduction

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) requires that all manuscripts submitted for publication are the author’s original work. Authors retain the copyright of their work upon publication but grant International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) exclusive rights to publish their article first.

Authors must ensure their work is free from plagiarism or any form of unauthorized use of others' content. Any material reproduced from other sources must be properly cited. We do not tolerate plagiarism in any form, and articles found to have plagiarized content will be rejected or retracted.

Access, Licensing, and Archiving

Articles published in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS) are made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which ensures that the content is freely accessible while maintaining the authors’ copyright.

We also archive all published content with trusted repositories to guarantee continued open access to the research.

Confidentiality Policy

Confidentiality is paramount in all stages of the publication process at the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies (IJMIS). The names and affiliations of authors, reviewers, and editorial board members will not be disclosed for commercial purposes. This ensures a fair and unbiased peer review process.

We may use this information to invite future submissions or collaborations, but we will maintain the confidentiality of the identities of all involved in the process.