Research Integrity & Misconduct Policy – EIRA Publisher

1. Principles of Research Integrity

EIRA Publisher promotes responsible research practices that ensure the reliability and trustworthiness of scholarly publications.

• Honesty in reporting research methods, data, and findings.
• Transparency in methodology and data analysis.
• Proper acknowledgment of all sources and contributors.
• Respect for ethical standards in research involving humans or animals.
• Compliance with institutional, national, and international research regulations.

2. Forms of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct refers to violations of accepted academic and ethical standards. EIRA Publisher recognizes the following major forms of misconduct:

• Fabrication: Inventing data, results, or experimental findings.
• Falsification: Manipulating research data, images, or procedures to misrepresent results.
• Plagiarism: Using another person’s work or ideas without proper attribution.
• Duplicate Publication: Publishing the same research in multiple journals without disclosure.
• Improper Authorship: Listing individuals who did not contribute significantly or excluding rightful contributors.
• Citation Manipulation: Adding unnecessary references to increase citation counts.

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to EIRA Publisher must ensure:

• The research presented is original and accurately reported.
• All data and results are genuine and verifiable.
• Proper credit is given to all sources and collaborators.
• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal simultaneously.
• Any conflicts of interest or funding sources are disclosed.
• All authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript before submission.

4. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Maintain strict confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Provide objective and constructive feedback.
• Identify potential ethical concerns such as plagiarism or data manipulation.
• Avoid reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.
• Complete reviews within agreed timelines.

5. Responsibilities of Editors

• Ensure fair and unbiased editorial decisions.
• Protect the confidentiality of authors and reviewers.
• Address ethical concerns promptly and transparently.
• Reject manuscripts that violate ethical or research integrity standards.
• Follow international publishing ethics guidelines.

6. Handling Allegations of Misconduct

If research misconduct is suspected during submission, peer review, or after publication, the editorial board will conduct a formal investigation.

• Review of submitted evidence and similarity reports.
• Communication with authors for clarification.
• Consultation with editorial board members or ethics advisors.
• Contacting author institutions if necessary.

7. Corrective Actions

If misconduct is confirmed, EIRA Publisher may take appropriate actions, including:

• Rejection of the manuscript.
• Publication of corrections or expressions of concern.
• Retraction of published articles.
• Temporary or permanent bans on future submissions.
• Notification of relevant institutions or research bodies.

8. Ethical Oversight and Transparency

EIRA Publisher supports transparency in research and encourages authors to provide supporting data, ethical approvals, and methodological details when required. Our editorial processes follow internationally recognized ethical publishing frameworks to maintain trust in scholarly communication.