Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Emerging Technologies for Mankind (IJETM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher, are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity and quality of the scholarly content published in the journal. Our policies align with internationally recognized standards, such as those set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to IJETM are required to:
Originality and Plagiarism: Submit only original works that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. Ensure proper attribution and citation of all sources. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. Provide evidence of originality through plagiarism-check reports, if requested.
Authorship: Submit only original works that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. Ensure proper attribution and citation of all sources. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. Provide evidence of originality through plagiarism-check reports, if requested.
Data Integrity: Present accurate and reliable data, ensuring that results are reproducible and free from fabrication or falsification. Provide access to raw data upon request by the editorial team for verification purposes.
Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.
Acknowledgment of Sources: Properly acknowledge all individuals, organizations, or funding agencies that supported the research.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of IJETM. Their responsibilities include:
Confidentiality: Treat all articles received for review as confidential documents and do not share them with others without permission from the editorial office.
Objectivity and Constructive Feedback: Provide objective, fair, and constructive feedback to improve the quality of the article. Avoid personal criticism of the authors.
Timeliness: Complete reviews within the specified timeframe. If unable to meet the deadline, inform the editorial office promptly.
Conflict of Interest: Recuse themselves from reviewing articles in which they have a conflict of interest or if they have prior knowledge of the research that may affect their impartiality.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring the transparency and quality of the editorial process. Their responsibilities include:
Fair Decision-Making: Evaluate articles based on their academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without discrimination. Make decisions independently of commercial or personal influences.
Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of the article review and publication process.
Conflict of Interest: Avoid processing articles where they have conflicts of interest and delegate such articles to qualified editorial team members.
Handling Ethical Complaints: Respond promptly and transparently to ethical complaints regarding articles or published articles. Investigations will be conducted in line with COPE guidelines.

Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher of IJETM is committed to, Ensuring that all published content adheres to ethical guidelines and scholarly standards. Supporting the editorial team in addressing ethical concerns and resolving disputes transparently and fairly. Promoting openness, integrity, and accessibility to research outputs.

Misconduct and Breach of Ethics

Plagiarism and Redundant Publication: IJETM employs plagiarism detection software to identify similarities with existing works. Articles found to contain significant plagiarism or overlapping content will be rejected or retracted.
Fabrication and Falsification: Any suspicion of fabricated or falsified data will lead to a thorough investigation. Proven cases will result in rejection, retraction, or reporting to the author’s institution.
Manipulation of Peer Review: Manipulating the peer review process, including suggesting fake reviewers or fraudulent feedback, will result in immediate rejection or disciplinary action.

Transparency and Best Practices

IJETM adheres to transparent editorial and peer review processes, and details about the process are available on our website. Our publication timelines, fee structure, and policies are clearly communicated to authors to avoid any ambiguity.