Publication Ethics Policy

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to International Journal of Physics Research and Applications must adhere to the highest ethical standards. Authors are responsible for:

• Originality: All submissions must be original and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere.
• Proper Attribution: Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources must be provided.
• No Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
• Data Integrity: Research data must be accurately presented without manipulation or fabrication.
• Authorship Transparency: All individuals who made significant contributions should be credited as co-authors.
• Conflict of Interest: Any financial or personal conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
• Corrections and Retractions: Authors must cooperate with the journal in making necessary corrections or retractions if errors are discovered post-publication.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Peer reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality of publications in International Journal of Physics Research and Applications. Reviewers must:

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be kept confidential and should not be shared with others.
• Objective Evaluation: Reviews should be unbiased, constructive, and based on scientific merit.
• Identification of Ethical Issues: Reviewers should report any suspected ethical misconduct, such as data fabrication or plagiarism.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Reviewers should decline to review if they have any conflicts of interest with the manuscript or authors.
• Timely Reviews: Prompt completion of reviews is essential for maintaining an efficient peer review process.

Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team at International Journal of Physics Research and Applications is committed to ensuring the integrity and fairness of the publication process by:

• Maintaining Fairness: All editorial decisions are made solely based on scientific merit.
• Ensuring Confidentiality: Information about submitted manuscripts is not disclosed to anyone outside of the review process.
• Addressing Ethical Concerns: The editorial team investigates any allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism or fabrication.
• Corrections and Retractions: Necessary corrections or retractions are made if ethical violations or errors are identified after publication.

Research Integrity and Misconduct

Maintaining research integrity is a top priority for International Journal of Physics Research and Applications. The journal takes a strict stance against:

• Plagiarism: All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.
• Data Fabrication and Falsification: Manipulation of data, figures, or results is not tolerated.
• Duplicate Submissions: Manuscripts submitted to multiple journals simultaneously will be rejected.
• Unethical Research Practices: Research must be conducted following ethical guidelines, with necessary approvals.

In cases where misconduct is detected, the journal reserves the right to reject or retract publications and inform relevant institutions.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

International Journal of Physics Research and Applications upholds the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. We follow international best practices to ensure the credibility and transparency of the research we publish.

For ethical concerns or to report an issue, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].