1. Publication Ethics and Integrity
IJMMETA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. All stakeholders—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—must adhere to ethical practices that promote honesty, transparency, and accountability in research and scholarly communication.
The journal follows internationally accepted ethical guidelines to ensure that all published work contributes responsibly to the advancement of knowledge in management, engineering, and technological sciences.
2. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to IJMMETA must ensure that:
- Originality: The submitted work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Plagiarism-Free Content: Proper citations and acknowledgments are provided for all referenced sources. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.
- Authorship Criteria: Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the research should be listed as authors.
- Data Accuracy: All data presented must be accurate, authentic, and reproducible where applicable.
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the research.
- Ethical Compliance: Research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data must comply with institutional and international ethical standards.
3. Responsibilities of Reviewers
Peer reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining publication quality. Reviewers are expected to:
- Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased evaluations.
- Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and associated data.
- Avoid conflicts of interest and decline reviews when conflicts exist.
- Complete reviews within the stipulated time frame.
- Identify ethical concerns such as plagiarism or data manipulation.
4. Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for ensuring fair and transparent editorial decisions. They must:
- Evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit, originality, and relevance.
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
- Avoid discrimination based on gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs.
- Address ethical complaints, misconduct allegations, and appeals appropriately.
- Ensure corrections, retractions, or clarifications are issued when necessary.
5. Peer Review Policy
IJMMETA follows a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Manuscripts are evaluated based on:
- Scientific rigor and methodology
- Relevance to journal scope
- Innovation and contribution to knowledge
- Clarity of presentation
The editorial board reserves the right to accept, reject, or request revisions.
6. Plagiarism and Misconduct Policy
The journal has zero tolerance for:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Duplicate or redundant publication
- Citation manipulation
- Authorship disputes or unethical attribution
Manuscripts found violating ethical standards may be rejected, retracted, or reported to relevant institutions.
7. Copyright and Licensing
- Authors retain copyright of their work unless otherwise specified.
- Authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.
- Proper acknowledgment of published content is required for reuse.
8. Open Access Policy
IJMMETA supports the dissemination of knowledge by providing accessible scholarly content. Articles may be freely accessible to readers, depending on the publication model adopted by the journal.
9. Conflict of Interest Policy
All participants in the publication process must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence decisions, interpretation of data, or conclusions.
10. Ethical Complaints and Appeals
Complaints regarding editorial decisions, ethical misconduct, or publication practices may be submitted to the editorial office. The journal will investigate concerns fairly and transparently following established ethical procedures.
11. Corrections and Retractions
If significant errors or ethical violations are identified after publication:
- Corrections will be issued for minor errors.
- Retractions will be published for major ethical breaches or invalid findings.
- Expressions of Concern may be issued during investigations.
12. Privacy and Confidentiality
Personal information of authors, reviewers, and editors will be used solely for publication purposes and will not be shared with third parties without consent.