Code of Ethics

JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the highest standards of academic publishing.

Code of Ethics for Authors

Original Work

Manuscripts submitted must represent the author’s original and unpublished work. Authors are not allowed to simultaneously submit the same manuscript to other journals for consideration.

Adherence to Guidelines

Authors must strictly follow the JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research Guide for Authors.

Integrity in Submission

Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism or falsification. The manuscript must be well-written in American English and undergo thorough grammar and spelling checks, utilizing editing software or proofreading by an English expert. Proper citation of others' works is a must.

Reviewer Suggestions

Authors should nominate at least three competent reviewers who are experts in the field and have not been involved in the research submitted for publication. However, the editor retains the right to invite reviewers not suggested by the author for an impartial evaluation.

Contribution Acknowledgment

Every author must have made a substantial contribution to the study and manuscript writing. These contributions must be clearly outlined in the manuscript. Other contributors should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section.

Corresponding Author

For multi-authored submissions, the editor will communicate only with the corresponding author. This person is responsible for keeping all co-authors informed about the review process and results.

Timely Revision

The corresponding author is expected to meet deadlines for manuscript revisions and other tasks as set by the editor.

Ethical Standards Compliance

Authors are responsible for adhering to all applicable ethical standards in conducting their study and ensuring that these standards are reflected in the submitted work.

Correction or Retraction

The corresponding author should promptly inform the editor of any serious errors or ethical violations detected post-publication and request a correction or retraction.

Code of Ethics for Reviewers

Expertise

Reviewers should only accept manuscripts within their area of subject expertise.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must immediately declare any conflicts of interest (financial, personal, professional, etc.) and decline the review request if such conflicts exist.

Timeliness

Reviewers must agree to complete their reviews within the specified time-frame. If unable to do so, they should decline the invitation.

Double-Blind Review

The journal employs a double-blind review system to prevent biases during the review process.

Impartial and Constructive Review

Reviewers should remain impartial and provide constructive, objective feedback aimed at improving the manuscript, ensuring the research is evaluated based on its scientific merit.

Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all information received for review as confidential and should not use it for any purpose other than evaluation.

Ethical Review Protocols

Reviewers should follow JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research’s peer review guidelines and adhere to established ethical protocols.

Code of Ethics for Editors

Responsibility for Content

Editors are responsible for the content published in the journal.

Decision-Making

Editors should make decisions based on the academic merit of the article, considering its significance, creativity, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Objectivity in Review

Editors must maintain objectivity and impartiality in evaluating all articles, avoiding bias based on the author’s affiliation, gender, nationality, political views, or commercial interests.