Publication Ethics

International Journal of Advance Industrial Engineering (IJAIE)

The International Journal of Advance Industrial Engineering (IJAIE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics.

1. Duties of Authors

1.1 Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any content, data, or ideas derived from other sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in all its forms—including self-plagiarism—is unacceptable.

1.2 Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal or publish redundant research.

1.3 Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced their research.

1.4 Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All co-authors must approve the final version.

1.5 Data Access and Retention

Authors should retain raw data related to their manuscripts and be prepared to provide access if required for editorial review.

1.6 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.

1.7 Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate to retract or correct the paper.

2. Duties of Editors

2.1 Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published based on their academic merit, originality, and relevance.

2.2 Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

2.3 Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and publisher.

2.4 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished information in their own research and should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

3. Duties of Reviewers

3.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.

3.2 Promptness

Reviewers should promptly notify the editor if they are unable to review a manuscript within the stipulated time.

3.3 Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

3.4 Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively, with constructive feedback supported by clear arguments.

3.5 Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

3.6 Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.

4. Ethical Oversight

4.1 Human and Animal Rights

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with relevant ethical standards and regulations. Authors should provide evidence of ethical approval where applicable.

4.2 Informed Consent

For research involving human subjects, informed consent must be obtained and documented.

5. Publication Misconduct

The journal takes all forms of publication misconduct seriously, including:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication and falsification
  • Citation manipulation
  • Improper authorship attribution

Any suspected misconduct will be investigated following the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

6. Retraction and Corrections Policy

  • Articles may be retracted in cases of serious ethical violations or errors.
  • Corrections will be issued when minor errors are identified.
  • Retraction notices will be clearly linked to the retracted article.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work but grant the journal the right to publish. Licensing terms (such as open access or subscription-based) will be clearly specified.

8. Archiving and Access

The journal ensures digital preservation of published content and provides long-term access through appropriate archiving systems.

9. Complaints and Appeals

Authors, reviewers, or readers may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions. All cases will be handled transparently and fairly.

10. Ethical Compliance Statement

All authors submitting to IJAIE must confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original
  • The work has not been published elsewhere
  • Ethical standards have been followed
  • All authors agree to submission and publication