Publication Ethics – EIRA Publisher
At EIRA Publisher – Excellence in International Research & Academia Publisher, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly publishing. Our ethical framework is guided by internationally recognized best practices, including the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We expect authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these ethical responsibilities to ensure credibility and trust in the academic record.
1. Author Responsibilities
- Originality & Plagiarism
Authors must submit only original work. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, or unacknowledged use of others’ ideas, is strictly prohibited. Proper citations and references must be provided for all sources. - Authorship & Contributions
Only individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research should be listed as authors. Changes to authorship after submission must be agreed upon by all co-authors and justified in writing. - Data Accuracy & Integrity
Authors must present accurate and reliable data. Fabrication, falsification, image manipulation, or selective omission of findings is unethical and unacceptable. - Multiple Submissions & Redundant Publication
Manuscripts should not be submitted simultaneously to more than one journal. Republishing previously published work without attribution or transparency is considered unethical. - Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that may have influenced the research.
2. Reviewer Responsibilities
- Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents. They must not use, discuss, or disclose unpublished content for personal benefit. - Objectivity & Fairness
Reviews should be constructive, impartial, and based solely on scholarly merit. Criticism should address the research, not the author. - Ethical Oversight
Reviewers are expected to notify editors of suspected plagiarism, data falsification, or any ethical concerns they identify in the manuscript. - Timeliness
Reviewers should complete evaluations within the agreed timeframe. If an extension is needed, they must notify the editor promptly.
3. Editor Responsibilities
- Fair & Unbiased Decisions
Editorial decisions must be based on academic quality, originality, and relevance, free from bias related to gender, nationality, religion, or institutional affiliation. - Confidentiality
Editors must protect the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and ensure unpublished research is not used for personal advantage. - Handling Ethical Misconduct
Editors are responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, authorship disputes, or falsified data. Outcomes may include correction notices, retractions, or barring authors from future submissions. - Conflicts of Interest
Editors should not handle manuscripts in which they have a direct conflict of interest. In such cases, the manuscript will be reassigned to another editorial board member.
4. Ethical Violations & Corrections
- Corrections & Retractions
If errors or ethical issues are discovered after publication, EIRA Publisher will issue corrections for honest mistakes or retractions for serious misconduct. Retractions will remain permanently linked to the original article to preserve the scholarly record. - Author Accountability
Authors are held accountable for the integrity of their published work. Misconduct may lead to rejection, retraction, and/or restriction from future submissions. - Publisher Responsibility
EIRA Publisher ensures all concerns are investigated thoroughly, fairly, and in accordance with COPE guidelines.
By submitting to EIRA Publisher, authors agree to abide by this Publication Ethics Policy. Together with reviewers and editors, we aim to foster a culture of academic honesty, responsible research, and ethical publishing that contributes to the advancement of global scholarship.