Responsibility

Responsibility of author

• Originality and Integrity: Authors must ensure that their manuscript is an original contribution, not previously published or submitted elsewhere.
• Accurate Data and Methodology: Authors are expected to present accurate data, use appropriate research methodologies, and provide sufficient details for replication of the work.
• Proper Citation: All sources, including data, methods, and literature, must be properly cited to avoid plagiarism.
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Any potential conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed during the submission process.
• Co-author Responsibility: Authors must ensure all listed co-authors have made significant contributions to the research and approve the final version of the manuscript.
• Ethical Compliance: Ethical approval must be obtained for research involving human or animal subjects, and this approval must be documented in the manuscript.
• Correction of Errors: If errors are identified after publication, authors are responsible for promptly informing the journal and cooperating to issue corrections or retractions.
• Adherence to Ethical Standards: Authors must adhere to the journal’s ethical standards and editorial guidelines to uphold the integrity of the scientific record.

 

Responsibilities of Editors

• Editorial Decision Making: Editors are responsible for making unbiased, fair, and objective decisions regarding manuscript submissions based on their scientific quality, relevance, and adherence to ethical guidelines.
• Confidentiality: Editors must maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts, reviews, and all related communications. Manuscripts should not be shared or discussed with anyone other than the relevant editorial team members or reviewers.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must avoid any personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest that could influence editorial decisions. Any potential conflicts must be disclosed.
• Timely Communication: Editors must ensure timely communication with authors, reviewers, and other editorial team members throughout the review and publication process.
• Fair and Transparent Review Process: Editors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer-review process, adhering to the journal’s ethical standards.
• Reviewer Selection: Editors must select appropriate, qualified reviewers who are unbiased and have no conflicts of interest with the authors or the content of the manuscript.
• Ethical Oversight: Editors must ensure that all published research complies with ethical standards, including research involving human or animal subjects. They should ensure that appropriate ethical approval has been obtained and disclosed.
• Handling of Misconduct: Editors are responsible for investigating any allegations of research misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication) and taking appropriate actions, including retraction or correction of published work if necessary.
• Publication Integrity: Editors must ensure that all published content is accurate, and that any post-publication issues, such as corrections or retractions, are handled transparently and in a timely manner.
• Compliance with Journal’s Guidelines: Editors must ensure that all editorial practices and published works comply with the journal’s ethical guidelines, submission standards, and academic integrity.

 

Responsibility of Reviewers

• Objective Evaluation: Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively based on their scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the field, without any personal bias.
• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat the manuscript and all related materials as confidential. They should not share, discuss, or use any part of the manuscript for personal advantage before its publication.
• Timeliness: Reviewers must complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe to ensure a smooth and efficient editorial process. If unable to review the manuscript on time, reviewers should inform the editor promptly.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide constructive, detailed, and well-reasoned feedback that will help authors improve their manuscript. Reviews should focus on the content and scientific merit, rather than minor stylistic or typographical issues.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest (e.g., personal, professional, or financial) that could influence their evaluation of the manuscript. If conflicts exist, they should recuse themselves from the review process.
• Ethical Oversight: Reviewers are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript complies with ethical standards, especially regarding research involving human or animal subjects. If they suspect any ethical violations, they must notify the editor.
• Plagiarism and Misconduct Detection: Reviewers should alert the editor to any potential plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of research misconduct found in the manuscript.
• Respect for Author's Work: Reviewers must provide feedback respectfully and constructively, recognizing the work and efforts of the authors.
• Recommendation: Based on their evaluation, reviewers should make a clear recommendation on whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

 

Responsibility of Publisher

The publisher of the International Academic Journal of Science and Engineering is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. The publisher is responsible for:

• Ensuring the rigorous peer-review process to uphold the quality and credibility of the research published.
• Maintaining transparency and fairness in the editorial and publication process.
• Protecting the intellectual property rights of authors and respecting copyright laws.
• Providing timely publication and dissemination of research to the global scientific community.
• Addressing and resolving any ethical issues or disputes related to publication, including plagiarism, authorship conflicts, and data falsification.
• Supporting open access policies, where applicable, to promote the widest possible access to research findings.
• Upholding confidentiality during the review process and protecting sensitive information provided by authors and reviewers.

The publisher continuously works to foster an environment that encourages innovative and reliable scientific research in the fields covered by the journal.