Publication Ethics
At IJCDRI, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethics in academic publishing. We adhere to the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness throughout the publication process. Our ethical guidelines include:
Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation should be listed as authors.
All contributors should be acknowledged appropriately.
2. Originality and Plagiarism:
Manuscripts submitted to IJCDRI must be original, unpublished works. All submissions are rigorously screened for plagiarism using advanced software tools. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.
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3. Conflict of Interest:
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. This includes financial, personal, or professional affiliations that might influence the research.
4. Peer Review Integrity:
IJCDRI follows a double-blind peer-review process to ensure unbiased evaluation. Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and provide constructive feedback.
5. Research Misconduct:
Fabrication, falsification, and misrepresentation of data are unethical practices and are not tolerated. Any instances of research misconduct will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken.
6. Post-Publication Updates:
Errors identified after publication will be corrected promptly through errata or retractions, as necessary.