Ethics and Malpractice Statement

KJIRSS adheres to internationally recognised standards of publication ethics, including the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) .

Authors' Responsibilities

  • Ensure originality and proper citation of all sources
  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification
  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources
  • Obtain ethical approval where research involves human participants or sensitive data

Editors' Responsibilities

  • Ensure fair and unbiased editorial decisions
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
  • Address ethical concerns promptly and transparently

Reviewers' Responsibilities

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Declare any conflicts of interest

Allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly, and corrective actions (including retractions) will be taken where necessary.