Publication Ethics

The Multidisciplinary Research Journal (MRJ) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. We adhere to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness in all aspects of the publication process.

Authorship and Contribution

  • All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.

  • Proper acknowledgment must be given to all contributors, including funding sources and institutions.

  • Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed by the authors.

Originality and Plagiarism

  • Submitted manuscripts must be original and not under review or published elsewhere.

  • Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • Proper citation and credit must be given for previously published work.

Data Integrity and Fabrication

  • Authors must ensure the accuracy and authenticity of data presented in their manuscripts.

  • Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of research data is considered unethical and will lead to manuscript rejection.

  • Authors should be prepared to provide raw data for verification if requested by the editorial board.

Peer Review Process

  • MRJ follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure unbiased evaluation.

  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and provide constructive, objective, and unbiased feedback.

  • Authors are expected to address reviewer comments professionally and revise their manuscripts accordingly.

Conflict of Interest

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work.

  • Any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may affect the interpretation of research findings must be declared.

Ethical Approval and Research Conduct

  • Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical guidelines and obtain approval from relevant ethics committees.

  • Informed consent must be obtained from human participants where applicable.

  • Studies must follow ethical research practices and ensure participant confidentiality.

Corrections, Retractions, and Misconduct

  • If errors or ethical concerns are identified post-publication, MRJ will issue corrections or retractions as necessary.

  • Instances of academic misconduct, including plagiarism and data fabrication, will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken.

  • Authors found guilty of ethical violations may face publication bans or other penalties.

By submitting to MRJ, authors, reviewers, and editors agree to uphold these ethical standards, ensuring the credibility and integrity of scientific research.