Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Engineering Research in Big Data Systems (IJERBDS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. The journal promotes responsible research practices and expects authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers to adhere to established ethical principles throughout the publication process.

Ethical Standards for Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to IJERBDS must ensure that their work is original, authentic, and scientifically sound. Submitted manuscripts should not have been previously published or be under consideration by another journal simultaneously.

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit original and unpublished research.
  • Accurately present research methods, data, results, and conclusions.
  • Properly acknowledge all sources through appropriate citations.
  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted materials.
  • Comply with applicable ethical and legal requirements related to research activities.

Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, or unethical research practice is strictly prohibited.

Ethical Standards for Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and credibility of the journal. Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts fairly, objectively, and confidentially.

Reviewers should:

  • Maintain confidentiality of all submitted materials.
  • Provide constructive, impartial, and evidence-based feedback.
  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.
  • Report suspected plagiarism, duplication, or ethical concerns.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest and decline reviews when impartiality cannot be maintained.

Ethical Standards for Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring the integrity of the editorial and peer-review process. Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, relevance, significance, and quality of research.

Editors shall:

  • Treat all submissions fairly and without discrimination.
  • Preserve the confidentiality of authors and reviewers.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.
  • Take appropriate action when ethical concerns arise.
  • Support corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary.
  • Uphold academic freedom while ensuring compliance with ethical standards.

Plagiarism Policy

IJERBDS maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and academic misconduct. Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection tools before acceptance and publication.

The following practices are considered unethical:

  • Direct plagiarism
  • Self-plagiarism
  • Duplicate submission
  • Redundant publication
  • Citation manipulation
  • Fabrication of data
  • Falsification of results
  • Unauthorized use of copyrighted content

Manuscripts found to violate these standards may be rejected, withdrawn, or retracted.

Conflict of Interest

All participants in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the objectivity of the research, review, or editorial decision-making process.

Research Integrity

The journal supports responsible conduct of research and expects authors to maintain accurate records of data, methodologies, analyses, and findings. Research should be conducted honestly, transparently, and in accordance with accepted academic and professional standards.

Corrections and Retractions

When significant errors, ethical concerns, or research misconduct are identified, IJERBDS reserves the right to publish corrections, editorial notices, expressions of concern, or retractions in order to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

IJERBDS is dedicated to fostering a trustworthy academic environment that promotes originality, scientific rigor, transparency, accountability, and responsible dissemination of knowledge. The journal continuously strives to uphold internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and scholarly excellence.

International Journal of Engineering Research in Big Data Systems (IJERBDS)
Publisher: Wissira Research Lab
Established: 2025
Publication Model: Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Online Journal