Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics and Research Integrity
JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research
JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research emphasizes the importance of adhering to high standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and editorial transparency to uphold scholarly trust and engagement. The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and internationally recognized principles in scholarly publishing, research ethics, and editorial practice.
Guiding Standards and References
| Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) publicationethics.org |
| International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) icmje.org |
| World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) wame.org |
| World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki wma.net |
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are responsible for submitting original, accurate, and ethically conducted research, ensuring their work reflects their integrity and dedication to scholarly excellence.
Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, confidential, and unbiased editorial process, recognizing their vital role in maintaining the journal’s integrity and reputation.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality, disclose conflicts of interest, and avoid using unpublished manuscript content for personal or professional advantage.
Research Involving Human Subjects
All research involving human participants must:
- Obtain approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee
- Provide the ethics approval number in the manuscript, when applicable
- Obtain informed consent from participants or their legal guardians
- Protect participant confidentiality, privacy, and anonymity
- Comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and applicable local regulations
Research Involving Animals
Studies involving animals must:
- Comply with institutional and national guidelines for humane treatment
- Report ethics committee approval, when applicable
- Follow the ARRIVE guidelines for reporting animal research
Plagiarism
All submissions are screened for plagiarism using plagiarism-detection software before editorial decision-making or peer review. The acceptable similarity threshold is 15% overall, with no single source exceeding 3%.
Manuscripts exceeding these thresholds may be returned for revision, rejected, or investigated further if plagiarism or unethical text reuse is suspected.
Duplicate and Redundant Publication
Authors must not:
- Submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously
- Publish substantially similar content in multiple venues without proper disclosure
- Reuse previously published data, text, or figures without citation and permission where required
Authors must disclose any related prior publications, preprints, conference papers, or submissions that may overlap with the manuscript.
Fabrication, Falsification, and Citation Manipulation
Fabricating data, results, or citations, or falsifying, manipulating, or selectively reporting data to misrepresent findings, constitutes serious misconduct and may result in rejection, correction, retraction, or notification of relevant institutions.
Authorship
Authorship must be based on ICMJE criteria:
| 1 | Substantial contributions to conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation |
| 2 | Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content |
| 3 | Final approval of the version to be published |
| 4 | Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work |
All listed authors must meet all four criteria. Contributors who do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged separately.
Changes to authorship after submission require written consent from all authors and approval by the editor.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional relationships that may influence the research, review process, or editorial decision. When conflicts arise, the journal will take appropriate steps to ensure an impartial evaluation.
Funding Disclosure
Authors must disclose all sources of funding and institutional support, including the funder's role in study design, data collection, analysis, writing, or publication decisions.
Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
The journal may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when errors, ethical violations, unreliable findings, or publication misconduct are identified after publication. Retraction and correction decisions are guided by publication ethics standards and are made transparently.
In cases of suspected or reported research misconduct, the journal follows the guidelines and flowcharts of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to investigate and resolve allegations. Appropriate actions may include manuscript rejection, correction, retraction, or notification of the author’s institution.
Complaints and Appeals
Authors, reviewers, readers, and other stakeholders may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions, publication processes, or ethical concerns. Complaints and appeals are reviewed fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with the journal’s editorial procedures.
Data Integrity and Research Accuracy
Authors are responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the data presented in their manuscripts. Data must not be fabricated, falsified, selectively reported, or manipulated. Authors may be required to provide supporting data or documentation when ethical or accuracy concerns arise.
Use of Generative AI
JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research acknowledges the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in scholarly writing and research. Authors may use AI tools to assist with language editing, formatting, or improving readability.
The use of generative AI must comply with the following conditions:
- AI tools must not be listed as authors.
- Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the content.
- Any use of AI tools must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript.
- AI must not be used to fabricate data, manipulate images, or generate misleading or unethical content.
The journal reserves the right to reject submissions that violate ethical standards related to the use of artificial intelligence.
Ethical Use of AI
All authors submitting manuscripts to JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research are required to explicitly declare the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing and research.
Such declaration must be included in the Ethical Considerations subsection of the Methodology section. Authors must clearly describe the nature, scope, purpose, and limitations of AI assistance used in the conduct of the study, data analysis, interpretation, language enhancement, or manuscript preparation.
Authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of all submitted work, including content generated or assisted by AI technologies. The use of AI tools must adhere to accepted standards of research ethics, academic honesty, transparency, and responsible scholarship.
Compliance with this policy promotes transparency and accountability while aligning the journal with international ethical standards governing the responsible use of artificial intelligence in scholarly communication. The journal reserves the right to reject submissions that fail to disclose AI usage or that violate ethical and publication standards.
Advertising Policy
JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research does not currently accept or publish advertising. The journal maintains full editorial independence, and all editorial decisions are made without influence from commercial or financial interests.
