Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

As a publisher, Perception Publishing is committed to upholding scholarly publication ethics in every possible manner. We adhere to the norms and guidelines formulated by various scholarly societies to achieve international standards by maintaining quality in publication and by continuously updating our publication system. We expect and encourage all parties associated with the journal to follow the norms as mentioned on our website. This publication ethics and malpractice statement has been written in accordance with COPE general guidelines (http://publicationethics.org/).

The Journal of Integrated Research is dedicated to following best practices on ethical matters, errors, and retractions. The prevention of publication malpractice is one of the important responsibilities of the editorial board. Any kind of unethical behaviour is not acceptable, and the Journal does not tolerate plagiarism in any form. Authors submitting articles to the Journal of Integrated Research affirm that manuscript contents are original and have neither been published elsewhere nor are under review for publication anywhere.

Peer Review System

We review submitted works following Double-Blind Peer Review. The identities of both reviewers and authors are concealed. Articles are first screened for scope and quality. If a submission fails to meet minimum standards, it is rejected promptly. Suitable manuscripts are sent to two or more reviewers. In case of disagreement between reviewers, the Chief Editor makes the final decision.

Authorship

All published materials must contain appropriate attribution of authorship. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring ethical integrity and compliance with authorship norms.

Appropriate Attribution and Acknowledgement

  • The manuscript is genuine research work.
  • All co-authors are informed and have approved the submission.
  • Contributions are properly acknowledged.
  • Conflicts of Interest forms are submitted.

Changes in Authorship

Requests for authorship changes must be sent to the Chief Editor. Changes are allowed only with valid reasons and written consent of all authors.

Ghost, Guest, or Gift Authorship

We condemn ghost, guest, or gift authorship and take appropriate action against such practices.

Simultaneous Submission

Manuscripts must not be submitted to other journals during review. Violations will result in rejection.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Submissions must be original and properly cited.

Steps Against Misconduct

  • Retraction or correction of published content.
  • Blacklisting of authors.
  • Notification to institutions or authorities.

Publication Decisions

Editors decide publication based on reviewers’ reports and journal policies.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated based on intellectual merit without discrimination.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts are treated confidentially.

Retraction Policy

The Journal follows COPE Retraction Guidelines.

Conflict of Interest

All participants must disclose conflicts of interest.

Duties of Authors

Authors must report accurate data, avoid plagiarism, disclose conflicts, and correct errors promptly.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers must act objectively, maintain confidentiality, and declare conflicts of interest.

Duties of Publisher

The publisher ensures editorial independence and ethical compliance.

Important Notes

  • Misconduct will be investigated and addressed.
  • Corrections, retractions, and apologies will be issued when necessary.