Publication Ethics
Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity
IRU Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Duties of Authors
Originality and Plagiarism
- Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original
- Any use of others' work must be properly cited and quoted
- Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical behavior
- Self-plagiarism (duplicate publication) is not acceptable
Data Integrity
- Research data must be authentic and accurately presented
- Fabrication or falsification of data is strictly prohibited
- Raw data should be available for editorial review if requested
- Statistical analysis must be appropriate and correctly reported
Multiple or Concurrent Submission
- Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously
- Previously published work should not be resubmitted without disclosure
- Authors must inform the editor of any related submissions
Authorship and Acknowledgment
Who Qualifies as an Author?
Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to:
- Conception and design of the study
- Acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data
- Drafting or critical revision of the manuscript
- Final approval of the version to be published
Acknowledgments
- All contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged
- Financial support and funding sources must be disclosed
- Technical assistance should be properly credited
Duties of Reviewers
Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and not share or discuss them with others without authorization.
Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, with constructive criticism supported by clear arguments and evidence.
Disclosure of Conflicts
Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline to review when appropriate.
Timeliness
Reviewers should complete reviews promptly or inform the editor if unable to meet the deadline.
Editorial Responsibilities
Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on their intellectual content, regardless of the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Confidentiality
Editors must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the authors, reviewers, and potential reviewers.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts when they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships.
Handling Misconduct
Our Commitment
IRU Journal takes allegations of misconduct seriously and follows established procedures for investigating and addressing such cases.
Investigation
Thorough review of all allegations
Transparency
Clear communication with all parties
Action
Appropriate measures including retraction if necessary
Reporting Ethical Concerns
If you have concerns about ethical issues related to any published article or manuscript under review, please contact our editorial office:
Email: ethics@irujournal.org
Subject Line: Ethical Concern - [Manuscript ID or Article Title]
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days
