Ethics Policy

The publication of a research paper in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential building block in developing a coherent and respected knowledge network. It directly reflects the quality of the authors' work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles help and embody the scientific method. It is therefore essential 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 contributed significantly to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study.

• Originality and plagiarism: The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and words of others, that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.

• Data access and retention: Authors may be asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access to such data.

• Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication: An author should not generally publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Research Department, IJCERT PUBLICATION HOUSE does not view the following uses of a work as prior publication: publication in the form of an abstract; publication as an academic thesis; publication as an electronic preprint. Information on previous publications is included within each Research Department, IJCERT PUBLICATION HOUSE journal's Guide for Authors.

• Acknowledgement of sources: Proper acknowledgment.

• Fundamental errors in published works: When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, the author should promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.

• Reporting standards: Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance.

• Hazards and human or animal subjects: Statements of compliance are required if the work involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use or if it involves animal or human subjects.

• Use of patient images or case details: Studies on patients or volunteers require ethics committee approval and informed consent, which should be documented in the paper.

Duties of Editors

Duties of Reviewers

Duties of Authors

Duties of the Publisher

Plagiarism Detection