Ethical Oversight Policy

The International Multidisciplinary Journal of Research for Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence (IMJRISE) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical oversight in all aspects of the publication process. This policy ensures that ethical principles are rigorously applied to all submissions, reviews, and editorial decisions, safeguarding the integrity of the research we publish.

Scope of Ethical Oversight

Ethical oversight covers the following areas:

  1. Human and Animal Research Ethics

    • Research involving human participants must comply with ethical guidelines, such as obtaining informed consent and protecting participants’ privacy.
    • Studies involving animals must adhere to established standards for humane treatment and ethical research practices.

  2. Informed Consent

    • Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from participants when applicable.
    • Documentation of ethical approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or equivalent committee should be provided.

  3. Conflicts of Interest

    • All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  4. Data Privacy and Confidentiality

    • Authors must ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws, maintaining confidentiality of personal data used in their research.

  5. Post-Publication Ethical Issues

    • Any ethical concerns raised after publication, such as undisclosed conflicts of interest or issues related to research integrity, will be thoroughly investigated.

Responsibilities

  1. Authors

    • Ensure compliance with ethical standards, including securing relevant approvals and informed consent.
    • Disclose potential ethical concerns or limitations in their study.

  2. Editors

    • Evaluate submissions to ensure ethical compliance before peer review.
    • Address ethical concerns raised during or after the review process.

  3. Reviewers

    • Highlight any potential ethical issues observed during the review process.
    • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts.

  4. Publisher

    • Support the journal in addressing ethical concerns and implementing corrective actions, including retractions or corrections when necessary.

Investigating Ethical Breaches

When ethical concerns arise, IMJRISE follows these steps:

  1. Initial Assessment

    • Concerns are reviewed by the editorial board.
    • Authors or relevant parties may be contacted for clarification.

  2. Investigation

    • A thorough investigation is conducted, possibly involving third-party ethical experts or institutional oversight committees.

  3. Outcome and Resolution

    • Actions may include correction notices, retractions, or other measures to address ethical breaches.
    • Relevant parties are informed of the outcome.

Ethical Training and Awareness

IMJRISE promotes ethical awareness through:

  • Regular updates to ethical policies.
  • Providing authors and reviewers with resources on ethical standards.

Contact Information

For questions or to report ethical concerns, please contact the editorial office at editor@risejournals.org.

By maintaining robust ethical oversight, IMJRISE ensures the credibility and integrity of the research it publishes, fostering trust among authors, reviewers, and readers.