Publication Ethics

The International Academic Journal of Humanities (IAJH) is committed to fostering a culture of integrity and ethical responsibility in academic publishing. We adhere to internationally recognized ethical standards and follow the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, peer reviewers, and publishers—are expected to act with transparency, honesty, and professionalism.

Authors

  • Original Work: Authors must submit original research that has not been previously published or is not under review elsewhere. Proper citation of all sources and influences is required.

  • Plagiarism and Misconduct: Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research behavior is strictly prohibited.

  • Authorship and Contributions: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research and manuscript should be listed as authors. All co-authors must agree to the submission and approve the final version.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence their research.

  • Ethical Approvals: For studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data, appropriate ethical approval must be obtained and documented.

Editors

  • Fair Evaluation: Editors must evaluate manuscripts objectively based on academic merit and relevance, without discrimination or bias.

  • Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not disclose information to anyone other than the editorial staff, reviewers, or publisher as necessary.

  • Conflict of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.

Reviewers

  • Confidential Review: Reviewers must keep all details of the manuscript and the review process confidential.

  • Objective Feedback: Reviews should be conducted fairly, constructively, and without personal criticism.

  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and report any ethical concerns or potential plagiarism to the editor.

  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflict of interest and decline to review if such a conflict exists.

Handling of Ethical Violations

The journal actively investigates all reported cases of ethical misconduct. If misconduct is confirmed, IAJH reserves the right to take corrective actions, which may include rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, publication of corrections, or notification to relevant academic or professional authorities.