Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Issues on Disabilities (IJID) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in scholarly publishing. The journal adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness throughout the publication process.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism

  • Authors must submit original work that has not been published elsewhere.

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources are required.

  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.

Multiple or Redundant Submissions

  • Manuscripts must not be submitted to more than one journal at the same time.

  • Redundant or duplicate publication is not allowed.

Authorship Criteria

  • Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.

  • All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.

Data Integrity and Transparency

  • Authors must ensure the accuracy and reliability of data presented.

  • Fabrication or falsification of data is unethical and unacceptable.

  • Authors should provide access to raw data when requested.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

  • Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Confidentiality

  • Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Objectivity

  • Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear, constructive feedback.

Conflict of Interest

  • Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Timeliness

  • Reviewers should complete their evaluations within the given timeframe.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

Fair and Unbiased Decisions

  • Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit, originality, and relevance.

  • Decisions are made without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, nationality, or personal beliefs.

Confidentiality

  • Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

Conflict of Interest Management

  • Editors must recuse themselves from handling papers where conflicts of interest exist.

Publication Decisions

  • Editors ensure that accepted manuscripts meet the journal’s standards and ethical requirements.

4. Handling Misconduct

Investigation Procedures

  • IJID follows COPE guidelines to investigate allegations of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, authorship disputes, or other ethical violations.

Corrections and Retractions

  • If misconduct is confirmed, the journal may issue:

    • Corrections

    • Retractions

    • Expressions of concern

Post-Publication Issues

  • Ethical concerns raised after publication will be investigated promptly and transparently.

5. Ethical Compliance in Research

Human and Animal Subjects

  • Research involving human participants must include ethical approval from a relevant review board.

  • Informed consent must be obtained.

  • Studies involving animals must follow internationally accepted ethical standards.

Privacy and Confidentiality

  • Personal data and sensitive information must be handled responsibly and confidentially.

6. Anti-Plagiarism Measures

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using reliable similarity-checking software.

  • Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable similarity threshold may be rejected or returned for revision.