Ethics Policy

The publication of a research paper in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the authors' work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. Therefore, it is important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher, and the society of society-owned or sponsored journals.

Ethics Topics to Consider When Publishing

• Authorship of the paper: Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study.
• Originality and plagiarism: Authors must ensure their works are original and properly cite or quote when using others’ work.
• Data access and retention: Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and public access.
• Multiple, redundant, or concurrent publication: Manuscripts should not be published in multiple journals; abstracts, theses, and preprints are acceptable prior publications.
• Acknowledgement of sources: Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is mandatory.
• Disclosure and conflicts of interest: Authors must disclose any relationships that could present potential conflicts of interest.
• Fundamental errors in published works: Authors must promptly notify editors of significant errors discovered in their published work.
• Reporting standards: Authors should provide an accurate account of the work performed and its significance.
• Hazards and human or animal subjects: Compliance statements are required when research involves hazards or living subjects.
• Use of patient images or case details: Studies require ethics committee approval and informed consent.

Duties of Editors

• Acceptance, rejection, or modification decision based on scholarly merit.
• Fair play in review regardless of authors' race, gender, or institutional affiliation.
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest related to articles under consideration.
• Active involvement and cooperation in investigations of ethical concerns.

Duties of Reviewers

• Contribution to editorial decisions and editorial communications with the author.
• Promptness in reviewing the manuscript and communicating delays.
• Maintaining confidentiality of manuscripts.
• Objectivity and fairness in the review process.
• Acknowledgement of relevant published work not cited by the author.
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest during the review process.

Duties of Authors

• Adherence to reporting standards.
• Provision of raw data when requested and ensuring data accessibility.
• Original writing and appropriate citations to avoid plagiarism.
• Ensuring that the same research is not published in multiple journals.
• Proper acknowledgment of contributions from others.
• Ensuring only qualified individuals are listed as authors.
• Disclosure of any hazards associated with their research involving humans or animals.
• Declaration of any conflicts of interest.
• Correction of significant errors discovered after publication.

Duties of the Publisher

IJISEA ensures that advertising, reprint, or commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions. IJISEA assists in communications with other journals and publishers where necessary and works with industry associations to set standards for best practices on ethical matters, errors, and retractions. Specialized legal review and counsel are available when necessary.

Plagiarism Detection

Peer review is central to the success of scientific publishing. As part of our commitment to protecting the peer review process, IJISEA supports efforts to detect (suspected) duplicate submissions or plagiarism. Suspected cases will be handled with thorough investigation and appropriate action.