Ethics & Malpractice Statement

All IMLP journals are peer-reviewed and committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Our policies align with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Best Practice Guidelines.

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Responsibilities of Editors

Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance, without discrimination.

All submissions are handled with strict confidentiality throughout the review process.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers provide objective, constructive, and unbiased evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

Confidentiality must be maintained, and any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure originality, proper citation, and that submissions are not under consideration elsewhere.

Plagiarism, data fabrication, and redundant publication are strictly prohibited.

Authorship must accurately reflect contributions, and all conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

Malpractice & Corrections

In cases of ethical concerns or significant errors, corrections, retractions, or editorial actions will be taken as appropriate.

Detailed policies are available on the respective journal websites.