Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of psychiatry research & reviews (IJPRR)  is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of scholarly publishing.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• Submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere
• All sources are properly cited and acknowledged
• Data presented in the manuscript is accurate and not fabricated or manipulated
• All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research
• Any conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed
• Ethical approval has been obtained for studies involving human participants or animals

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making unbiased and fair decisions based on the academic merit of submissions
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
• Avoiding conflicts of interest
• Ensuring a fair and timely peer-review process
• Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
• Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript
• Avoid reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist
• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited
• Report any suspected ethical issues or plagiarism

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to ethical standards including:

• Prevention of plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification
• Proper acknowledgment of sources
• Transparency in research and reporting
• Ethical treatment of human and animal subjects

Handling of Malpractice

In cases of suspected or proven misconduct:

• The manuscript may be rejected or withdrawn
• Published articles may be corrected or retracted
• Authors may be banned from future submissions
• Institutions may be notified if necessary

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work. By submitting to the journal, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the work. Proper citation is required for any reuse of published content.