Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement for IMDC-IST Conference

Contact Email: info@imdc-ist.org

Guidelines for Authors

Authorship and Contributorship:

• Authors listed should significantly contribute to the research in its conception, design, execution, or interpretation.

• The order of authorship and detailed contributions should be clear and agreed upon, using the Credit taxonomy for clarity.

• The corresponding author must be specified before submission, acting as the main contact for editorial communications.

• Authors must provide comprehensive personal and affiliation details, including ORCID IDs, to ensure transparency and facilitate communication.

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Ethics in Research Involving Humans and Animals:

• Studies must have received approval from an appropriate IRB or ethics committee.

• Informed consent must be secured for all human participants.

• Animal research must comply with ethical standards for treatment and care.

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Privacy and Confidentiality:

• Authors must safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of study participants and handle sensitive data securely.

 

Conflict of Interest:

• Authors should disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that might affect the interpretation of their findings.

 

Reporting Standards:

• Authors must adhere to established reporting guidelines appropriate to their study design.

 

Data Integrity and Reproducibility:

• Authors are responsible for the integrity of their data and must ensure the reproducibility of their results.

 

Plagiarism and Proper Citation:

• Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cited, avoiding any form of plagiarism.

 

Ethical Considerations in Retrospective Studies:

• Retrospective ethical approval must be obtained where necessary.

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Non-Discrimination:

• Research practices must be free from discrimination.

 

 

Guidelines for Reviewers

Confidentiality and Timeliness:

• Manuscripts are to be treated as confidential, and reviews should be completed promptly.

Competence and Impartiality:

• Reviewers should have the necessary expertise and remain objective and free from conflicts of interest.

 

Ethical Vigilance and Professionalism:

• Reviewers should identify and report ethical issues and provide constructive, professional feedback.

 

Adherence to Standards:

• The manuscript should meet the journal's ethical and formatting standards.

 

Guidelines for Editors

Editorial Authority and Responsibilities:

• Editors-in-Chief and Co-Editors-in-Chief have full oversight of the publication's content and editorial decisions.

• Handling Editors manage the peer review process of submissions.

• Guest Editors handle the content and organization of special issues based on approved proposals.

 

Ethical Oversight and Response:

• Pre-submission plagiarism checks are mandatory.

• Ethical concerns should be addressed by contacting authors for clarification.
   

Handling Misconduct:

• Appropriate actions, including retraction or correction of articles, will be taken if ethical violations are confirmed.

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This statement is crafted in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and aims to ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of research disseminated through the IMDC-IST conference proceedings. For further details and updates, authors, reviewers, and editors are encouraged to refer to the conference documentation and guidelines provided by the organizing committee.