Ethical Policies
At the International Journal of Future Research and Innovation (IJFRI), we are committed to publishing high-quality, ethical, and credible research. As a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal, we uphold strict academic integrity, transparency, and fairness in all aspects of the publication process.
IJFRI follows internationally recognized ethical standards, including guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), to ensure that all stakeholders—including authors, reviewers, and editors—adhere to responsible research and publishing practices.
◆ Publication Ethics & Integrity
To maintain the credibility and authenticity of research published in IJFRI, all parties involved must adhere to the following principles:
✔ Originality & Plagiarism Prevention – All submissions must be original and properly cited. Any form of plagiarism, duplicate submissions, or data manipulation is strictly prohibited.
✔ Authorship & Contribution Transparency – Only those who have substantially contributed to the research should be listed as authors.
✔ Conflict of Interest Disclosure – Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest that may affect their research.
✔ Data Accuracy & Research Validity – All data, results, and methodologies must be presented truthfully and without falsification.
◆ Peer Review Process & Editorial Responsibility
IJFRI follows a rigorous double-blind peer review system to ensure that research meets the highest academic and ethical standards.
✔ Fair & Unbiased Review – Manuscripts are reviewed purely on academic merit, with no discrimination based on affiliation, nationality, or other factors.
✔ Confidentiality – The identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process to ensure impartiality.
✔ Constructive Feedback – Reviewers provide detailed, objective, and constructive evaluations to help improve the research quality.
◆ Plagiarism & Research Misconduct Policy
IJFRI has zero tolerance for unethical research practices.
✔ Plagiarism Screening – All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software before peer review. Manuscripts with a similarity index above 10% (excluding references) may be returned for revision or rejected.
✔ Duplicate & Redundant Publications – Authors must ensure that their manuscript has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
✔ Handling Ethical Violations – Any violation of ethical policies, including plagiarism, falsified data, or conflict of interest concealment, will result in manuscript rejection or retraction.
◆ Ethical Guidelines for Human & Animal Research
For research involving human participants or animals, authors must comply with internationally accepted ethical standards:
✔ Human Research – Authors must obtain informed consent and ensure compliance with institutional and ethical review board guidelines.
✔ Animal Research – Research must follow international best practices for humane treatment, and appropriate ethical approvals should be obtained.
✔ Ethical Compliance Statement – All manuscripts involving human or animal studies must include a statement confirming compliance with ethical guidelines.
◆ Open Access & Copyright Policy (Pending Updates)
IJFRI is committed to making research widely accessible through an open-access publishing model. While specific licensing frameworks (e.g., Creative Commons) are under review, our goal is to:
✔ Ensure free and unrestricted access to published research for a global audience.
✔ Protect authors' intellectual property rights while allowing broad dissemination of knowledge.
✔ Adhere to best practices for academic transparency and accessibility.
Details regarding formal licensing will be updated as IJFRI progresses in its open-access initiatives.
◆ Indexing & Accreditation (In Progress)
IJFRI is actively working towards indexing in leading academic databases and citation platforms to enhance the visibility and impact of published research. As part of this process, we are aligning with international indexing standards and quality metrics.
Updates on indexing progress will be shared in due course.
◆ Handling Ethical Concerns & Complaints
IJFRI is dedicated to maintaining a fair and transparent publishing environment. Any ethical concerns, suspected misconduct, or publication disputes will be thoroughly investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines.
✔ Editorial Actions on Ethical Violations – In cases of misconduct, corrective measures may include article retraction, notifications to authors’ institutions, or bans on future submissions.
✔ Reporting Ethical Concerns – We encourage researchers, reviewers, and readers to report any ethical concerns via [Your Contact Email].
Our Commitment to Ethical Research
At IJFRI, we believe that ethical publishing is the foundation of academic excellence. By upholding principles of honesty, integrity, and responsible research, we aim to create a reputable and impactful scholarly platform.
We invite scholars and researchers to join us in fostering a culture of ethical, high-quality research.