The International Journal of Physics Research and Applications (IJPRA) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Our journal strictly follows the ethical guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) to ensure credibility, transparency, and academic integrity in all publications.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to IJPRA are expected to adhere to the following ethical responsibilities:

• Originality and Plagiarism: All submitted manuscripts must be original works of the authors. Any form of plagiarism or duplication is strictly prohibited.
• Authorship Criteria: Only those who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.
• Accurate Data Presentation: All data, results, and findings must be accurately reported, without fabrication or falsification.
• Disclosure of Conflicts: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research.
• No Simultaneous Submissions: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
• Corrections and Retractions: If significant errors are identified post-publication, authors must cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of research published in IJPRA. They are expected to:

• Ensure Confidentiality: All manuscripts and related information must remain confidential.
• Provide Constructive Criticism: Reviews should be objective, fair, and designed to enhance the manuscript’s quality.
• Evaluate Scientific Accuracy: Manuscripts should be reviewed based on their scientific merit and relevance.
• Declare Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts that may affect their judgment.
• Adhere to Deadlines: Timely reviews are essential to ensure an efficient publication process.

Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial team of IJPRA is responsible for maintaining the journal’s ethical standards and ensuring a fair publication process. Editorial responsibilities include:

• Fair and Unbiased Evaluation: Manuscripts are evaluated based on academic merit, without discrimination.
• Confidentiality and Integrity: Editors must protect the confidentiality of submitted research.
• Handling Ethical Violations: Any suspected research misconduct will be thoroughly investigated.
• Ensuring Retractions and Corrections: When necessary, editors will issue corrections or retractions transparently.

Ethical Conduct in Research

All research published in IJPRA must adhere to established ethical guidelines. Studies involving human subjects must obtain informed consent and ethical approval from relevant institutions. Research involving animals must follow internationally recognized guidelines for ethical treatment.

Addressing Research Misconduct

The International Journal of Physics Research and Applications has a zero-tolerance policy for research misconduct, including plagiarism, falsification, and data manipulation. If unethical practices are identified, appropriate actions, such as retraction or reporting to relevant authorities, will be taken.

Our commitment to ethical publishing ensures that all research published in IJPRA upholds the highest standards of academic integrity.

For any queries regarding our publication ethics policies, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].