Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and Biomedical Research (IJMEBR) strives to adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics and works equally towards preventing any malpractice with regard to publications. The journal is guided by accepted international ethical standards to promote integrity, transparency, and credibility of the scholarly publishing process.

Ethical conduct and responsible research behavior are expected of all parties in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. The journal offers ethical principles of publishing that assist in fostering honesty, originality, and responsibility in academic studies.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting their work to IJMEBR must ensure that it is original and conducted in accordance with acceptable academic and research ethics.

  • Submitted manuscripts must be original research and not published or under submission elsewhere
  • The work of other researchers must be given proper credit and cited accordingly
  • Authors must not engage in plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or any other unethical research activity
  • Each author listed on the manuscript must have contributed significantly to the study
  • All conflicts of interest related to the research must be disclosed
  • Authors must immediately inform the editorial office in case of serious errors found in their published work

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors play a very important role in ensuring the quality and integrity of the journal's publications.

  • Editorial review of submitted manuscripts is based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the scope of the journal
  • Editorial decisions are made without favoritism based on gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, or personal ideologies
  • Editors must ensure that peer review of all submitted manuscripts is fair and impartial
  • Confidentiality of manuscripts and author information must be properly maintained
  • Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest and address ethical matters in an open and transparent manner

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers contribute to the quality and credibility of the journal by providing objective and constructive reviews of submitted manuscripts.

  • Manuscripts must be reviewed with fairness and objectivity
  • Strict confidentiality of the review process and manuscript content must be maintained
  • Reviewers are expected to identify relevant published work that authors may have failed to cite
  • Any possible conflict of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team
  • Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the set timeframe to ensure an efficient publication process

Ethical Publishing Standards

IJMEBR does not condone publication malpractice in any form. The journal endeavors to address ethical issues and ensure full transparency in the publication process.

  • Any form of plagiarism is strictly disallowed
  • Duplicate or redundant publication is not permitted
  • Alteration or manipulation of data is considered unethical and is not acceptable
  • The editorial board will thoroughly investigate all accusations of misconduct

In case of ethical infractions, the journal reserves the right to decline the manuscript, retract published papers, or take other appropriate measures in compliance with academic publishing ethics.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and Biomedical Research (IJMEBR) is committed to embracing the spirit of integrity and ethical accountability in the publication of scholarly work. By following these ethical principles, the journal ensures that published research makes a positive and responsible contribution to the development of engineering and biomedical sciences.