Publication Ethics for Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Findings
1. Editorial Integrity
a. Fair Review: Manuscripts submitted to the "Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Findings" will undergo a fair and impartial peer-review process. Editors and reviewers will evaluate submissions solely based on their scholarly merit, without regard to the authors' race, gender, religion, or institutional affiliation.
b. Confidentiality: Editors and reviewers are required to treat all submitted manuscripts with strict confidentiality. They must not use, disclose, or share any information from the submitted work without proper authorization.
c. Conflicts of Interest: Editors and reviewers should declare any potential conflicts of interest that might influence their judgment and should recuse themselves from the review process when such conflicts exist.
2. Authorship and Originality
a. Authorship Criteria: Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the research and the manuscript. All listed authors should have made significant intellectual and practical contributions.
b. Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original, and they should cite sources properly. Plagiarism, in any form, is unacceptable.
c. Multiple Submissions: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
3. Ethical Conduct
a. Research Integrity: Authors are expected to conduct research with the highest ethical standards, including adherence to ethical guidelines, obtaining informed consent when necessary, and ensuring the welfare of research participants.
b. Data Sharing and Transparency: Authors should be prepared to provide access to their data and methods to reviewers and readers, where possible.
c. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could be seen as affecting the integrity of the work.
4. Transparency and Corrections
a. Retractions and Corrections: The journal is committed to rectifying errors and inaccuracies in published works. Authors may request corrections, and in cases of ethical violations, retractions may be considered.
b. Transparency: Authors should provide accurate and complete information in their submissions and are encouraged to make data and materials available when possible.
5. Reviewer Responsibilities
a. Confidentiality: Reviewers must respect the confidentiality of the peer review process.
b. Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide constructive and unbiased feedback that will help authors improve their work.
c. Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may compromise their impartiality.
6. Publication Decisions
a. Editorial Independence: Editors will make publication decisions based on the manuscript's quality, significance, and relevance to the journal's scope, without interference from external influences.
b. Appeals and Complaints: Authors are encouraged to raise concerns about the editorial process through proper channels if they believe there are issues with the handling of their manuscript.
7. Guidelines Violation
a. Consequences: Violation of these publication ethics guidelines may result in actions, including rejection of the manuscript, publication retractions, or other measures deemed necessary by the journal.
8. Contact Information
a. For any questions, concerns, or reports related to publication ethics, please contact the journal's editorial office at Moran College publication, Moranhat, Charaideo, Assam, 785670.