Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The Journal of Innovative Multidisciplinary Studies (JIMS) upholds ethical publishing practices, academic integrity, and responsible research during all stages of the publishing process. The journal requires authors, reviewers, editors, and all individuals who are engaged in publication to follow good academic practice. Following ethical publishing practices.Compliance with ethical publishing standards.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

All manuscripts submitted must:

  • Be original and authentic
  • Present accurate research findings
  • Properly acknowledge references and sources
  • Conduct oneself in acceptable academic and research ways
  • Make sure there is honesty in reporting and analysis.

The Journal encourages ethical research with valuable academic contributions in several fields.

Author Responsibilities

The authors who submit the articles to the Journal of Innovative Multidisciplinary Studies (JIMS are expected to:

  • Only original and unpublished work may be submitted.
  • Remember to check that the manuscript is not being reviewed in another journal.
  • Present accurate data and research information
  • All cited information is properly referenced.
  • Be open about conflicts of interest, if any, and avoid conflict if possible
  • Authors should be only genuine contributors.

Research work has to be unbiased, accurate, and authentic, and the responsibility for this is borne by the author.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism and unethical publications are prohibited in JIMS. During the editorial process, submitted manuscripts could be checked for similarity and originality. The journal will NOT accept:

  • Plagiarized content
  • Repeat submissions (duplication or publication)
  • Data that is invented or altered.Data that is made-up or fabricated.
  • Improper citation practices
  • Unethical research conduct

Manuscripts with serious ethical issues can be rejected or withdrawn from the publication process.

Reviewer Responsibilities

The Reviewers are important to keep the academic standard of the Journal. The reviewers shall:

  • Give fair and objective assessments
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Don't have conflicts of interest.
  • Provide constructive and professional feedback
  • Wrap-up reviews in reasonable deadlines

The review process is run to facilitate the quality, clarity, and academic relevance.

Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial staff of JIMS is responsible for the fair, transparent, and professional treatment of all submissions.

A decision is made based on:

  • Academic quality
  • Originality and relevance
  • Research contribution
  • Clarity and organization
  • Ethical publishing standards

Editors keep information confidential and are unbiased and non-discriminatory.

Conflict of Interest

The authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, academic, institutional and personal relationships that could potentially be interpreted as influencing the publication process or interpretation of the research.

A right disclosure contributes to transparency and ethical publishing.

Corrections and Retractions

If major mistakes, ethical problems or any kind of misconduct in publishing are discovered after the article has been published, the journal may issue:

  • Corrections
  • Clarifications
  • Expressions of concern
  • Retractions when necessary

These are done to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

Ethical Research Environment

The editorial team of the Journal of Innovative Multidisciplinary Studies (JIMS) continues to uphold the principles of scientific integrity in research, integrity in publications, and in academic writing.

The journal remains committed to encouraging the world academic community to engage in Honest, transparent, and Quality-based Multidisciplinary Research.