Ethics and Disclosures

Ethics and Disclosures

International Journal of Innovative Research in Education, Science, and Technology (IJIREST) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Every submission must adhere to principles of academic integrity, transparency, and responsible research conduct.

Integrity and Ethical Standards
IJIREST requires authors to comply with international, national, and institutional guidelines for ethical research practices. This is especially crucial for studies involving human or animal participants, their data, or biological material. Ethical approval from recognized institutions and informed consent from participants must be clearly documented in submitted manuscripts.

Competing Interests
All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, or personal interests that could influence the integrity of the research or its evaluation. Undisclosed conflicts of interest undermine academic transparency and will be addressed accordingly.

Publication Ethics and Misconduct
As a journal committed to research integrity, IJIREST follows the principles set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any allegations of research misconduct, including data fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and redundant publication, will be thoroughly investigated. The journal reserves the right to take corrective action, including retractions or editorial notices, in cases of confirmed ethical violations.

Plagiarism and AI Transparency
IJIREST employs plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions. If plagiarism is detected, COPE guidelines will be strictly followed. Additionally, authors must transparently disclose any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in research or manuscript preparation. AI-generated content cannot be credited as authorship and must be critically reviewed for accuracy.

Peer Review and Confidentiality
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring impartiality and scholarly rigor. Reviewers and editors must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and refrain from sharing or using any unpublished data without authorization.
IJIREST remains steadfast in fostering academic excellence, originality, and ethical research practices, ensuring that all published content contributes meaningfully to the global knowledge community.

Contact IJIREST
For swift assistance regarding submissions, editorial policies, or publication guidelines, authors and researchers are encouraged to explore our Author Support Portal, where comprehensive resources and frequently asked questions are available.
Authors can track the progress of their manuscripts through the "Your Submissions" section of their IJIREST account, which provides real-time updates on each stage of the review and publication process.
If further clarification is needed and answers cannot be found in the support portal or submission dashboard, our editorial team is available to assist. Queries can be directed to our official contact channels, and we are committed to providing timely and thorough support to ensure a seamless publishing experience

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