Publication Ethics

The Journal of Engineering Research and Innovations is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, transparency, and academic integrity in all scholarly publishing activities. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) principles.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that:

  • The work is original and not published elsewhere

  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal

  • All data, designs, experiments, and results are reported accurately

  • Proper citations and acknowledgment of prior work are included

  • All listed authors have made significant contributions and approve the final manuscript

  • Conflicts of interest and funding sources are fully disclosed

  • Reproducibility and methodological transparency are maintained where applicable

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review

  • Provide objective, fair, and constructive feedback

  • Identify relevant uncited or overlapping work when necessary

  • Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting review assignments

  • Avoid using unpublished information for personal benefit

  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring fair and unbiased editorial decisions

  • Maintaining confidentiality throughout the review process

  • Selecting qualified reviewers with appropriate expertise

  • Evaluating manuscripts solely on scientific merit and relevance

  • Addressing ethical concerns promptly and transparently

  • Taking corrective actions such as rejection, correction, or retraction when required

Research Misconduct

The journal strictly prohibits:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Duplicate or redundant publication

  • Improper authorship practices

  • Manipulation of figures, data, or results

  • Citation manipulation or unethical referencing

All allegations of misconduct are investigated thoroughly, and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with international publishing standards.

Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The Journal of Engineering Research and Innovations is dedicated to promoting responsible, transparent, and ethical research dissemination that supports innovation and advancement in engineering worldwide.