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Publication Ethics

IJSEMI is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.

Research Integrity

Authors must ensure originality, accuracy, and authenticity of submitted research.

Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.

Plagiarism Check

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.

Ethical Responsibilities

Duties of Authors

  • Submit original research work only.
  • Provide accurate data and references.
  • Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Report significant errors if discovered after publication.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Review manuscripts objectively and fairly.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Identify relevant published work not cited.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.

Duties of Editors

  • Evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Ensure unbiased review decisions.
  • Address ethical complaints promptly.

Plagiarism Policy

IJSEMI has zero tolerance towards plagiarism. Manuscripts found with significant plagiarism will be rejected immediately.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence publication decisions.

Retraction Policy

Published articles may be retracted if serious ethical violations or research misconduct are discovered.

AI Usage Policy

Any use of AI tools in research or manuscript preparation must be transparently disclosed.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

IJSEMI follows internationally recognized publication ethics standards to ensure transparency, integrity, and quality in scholarly publishing.