Ethical Standards
Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services
The "Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services" is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. Authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial board are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Authorship and Originality
- Authors must ensure that their submitted manuscripts are original and have not been previously published elsewhere.
- All authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and should be listed as co-authors.
- Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must be provided, including citations and references.
- Plagiarism
- Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and constitutes a serious breach of publication ethics.
- Authors should ensure that their work is entirely their own, and any sources used are appropriately cited.
- Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected or retracted, and appropriate action will be taken against the authors.
- Conflicts of Interest
- Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could be perceived to influence the results or interpretation of their work.
- Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, affiliations, or personal connections that could bias the research.
- Peer Review Process
- The peer review process is essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of published research.
- Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and impartiality to provide fair and constructive feedback to authors.
- Editors are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the peer review process.
- Editorial Responsibilities
- Editors are committed to fair and unbiased evaluation of manuscripts, regardless of the authors’ identity, affiliation, or nationality.
- Editors should handle submissions promptly, objectively, and transparently, ensuring that all decisions are based on the merit of the work.
- Editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a personal or financial interest.
- Corrections and Retractions
- In cases of errors or inaccuracies discovered in published articles, the journal will issue corrections, clarifications, or retractions as necessary.
- Authors are encouraged to notify the editorial office promptly if they identify any errors in their published work.
- Data Integrity
- Authors should provide accurate and complete data to support their findings.
- Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered unethical and will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.
- Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards
- Authors should adhere to all relevant legal and ethical standards governing research involving human subjects, animals, and sensitive data.
- Research involving human subjects must have received approval from an appropriate ethics committee, and informed consent should be obtained from participants.
- Reporting Standards
- Authors should follow the reporting guidelines relevant to their research, such as CONSORT for clinical trials or STROBE for observational studies.
- Manuscripts should be prepared and presented in a clear, accurate, and transparent manner, allowing for reproducibility and verification of the results.
- Enforcement of Policies
- The editorial board reserves the right to investigate any allegations of misconduct or breaches of publication ethics.
- Suspected cases of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the severity of the offense.
- Contact Information
- For inquiries or concerns regarding publication ethics and malpractice, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].
- Disclaimer
- The views and opinions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the "Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services."
