Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Contemporary Multidisciplinary Studies (IJCMS) is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and responsible research conduct.

1. Publication Standards

  • Manuscripts must be original and not previously published.
  • Not under consideration in any other journal.
  • Must not violate copyright or intellectual property rights.

Authors are responsible for accuracy, clarity, and integrity of their work.

2. Authorship & Contribution

  • Substantial contribution to conception, design, analysis, or interpretation.
  • Writing or critical revision of the manuscript.
  • Final approval of the version to be published.
  • Accountability for all aspects of the work.

All authors must agree to the final manuscript before submission.

3. Plagiarism & Originality

  • Duplication without proper acknowledgment is prohibited.
  • Reuse of published work without citation is unacceptable.
  • Self-plagiarism and duplicate publication are not allowed.

All submissions are checked using established plagiarism detection tools.

4. Data Integrity & Reporting

Authors must present accurate and reliable data. Fabrication, falsification, image manipulation, or misrepresentation of results is strictly prohibited and may result in rejection or retraction.

5. Ethical Treatment of Research Subjects

  • Informed consent from participants.
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval where required.
  • Ethical handling of confidential and personal information.

Authors must clearly state ethical approvals and consent where applicable.

6. Peer Review Responsibility

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
  • Provide objective and constructive feedback.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.

Unpublished information must not be used for personal advantage.

7. Conflicts of Interest

  • Financial relationships
  • Professional or personal affiliations
  • Funding sources

Full disclosure ensures transparency and unbiased evaluation.

8. Corrections & Retractions

  • Proven misconduct
  • Serious errors affecting results
  • Ethical violations

Corrections, clarifications, or retractions will be publicly issued where necessary.

9. Editorial Responsibility

  • Ensuring integrity of the review process.
  • Making decisions based on quality, relevance, and ethics.
  • Preventing editorial bias or external influence.

IJCMS is dedicated to maintaining fairness, transparency, and scholarly integrity in all aspects of publication.