Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics & Research Integrity
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Our Commitment to Publication Ethics
IJDDPI is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. Authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher are expected to adhere to internationally recognised ethical principles throughout the publication process.
Allegations of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, image manipulation, or other forms of research misconduct are handled in accordance with established ethical publishing guidelines.
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Ethical Frameworks
IJDDPI follows internationally recognised standards and recommendations for ethical scholarly publishing and research.
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). IJDDPI follows the Core Practices of COPE .
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). For research involving human participants or animals, the journal additionally applies the ICMJE Recommendations , including their requirements on authorship, trial registration, and disclosure of interests.
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Research Misconduct & Investigations
Suspected misconduct is investigated using the relevant COPE flowchart. Authors are always given an opportunity to respond before any conclusion is reached.
Where a concern is substantiated, the outcome may be:
Correction Expression of Concern Retraction
Transparency of the Scholarly Record: Each correction, expression of concern, or retraction is published, remains freely accessible, and is linked to and from the original article so that the scholarly record remains transparent.
Concerns may be raised with the editorial office at editor@ijddpi.com and are treated confidentially.
Integrity • Transparency • Accountability
IJDDPI is committed to protecting the integrity, reliability, and transparency of the published scientific record.
