Publication Ethics

J-INSPIRE follows the ethical standards and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved – authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher – must adhere to the following:

For Authors

• Submit original work only; do not submit simultaneously to multiple journals.

• All authors must have contributed significantly and agree to the final version.

• Acknowledge all sources and obtain permissions for reused material.

• No falsification, fabrication, or misleading data.

• Report any errors promptly to the editor.

For Reviewers

• Treat manuscripts as confidential.

• Decline to review if there is a conflict of interest.

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews.

• Do not use knowledge from the manuscript for personal gain.

For Editors

• Make fair and unbiased decisions based solely on scholarly merit.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Handle complaints and appeals transparently.

• Take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct (e.g., retractions, corrections).

Any suspected violation will be investigated according to COPE guidelines.