Publication ethics
IRJGES expects authors, reviewers and editors to follow accepted principles of research integrity and responsible scholarly publishing. The journal seeks to handle submissions fairly, confidentially and without inappropriate influence.
Authors
- Authors should report research accurately and retain appropriate supporting records.
- Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism and misleading manipulation of data are unacceptable.
- Authorship should reflect genuine scholarly contribution.
- Relevant conflicts of interest and funding should be disclosed where applicable.
- Research involving human participants, animals or regulated materials should comply with applicable ethical and institutional requirements.
Reviewers
Reviewers should treat manuscripts as confidential documents, provide objective assessments, avoid personal criticism and disclose circumstances that may compromise impartiality.
Editors
Editors are responsible for fair editorial decisions, confidentiality, appropriate peer review and management of conflicts of interest. Decisions should be based on scholarly merit and journal relevance.
Concerns and corrections
Credible concerns about research or publication integrity should be reported to info@irjges.com. The journal may seek information from the parties involved and take appropriate editorial action, including correction or retraction when justified.