Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

The Journal of Inequalities and Mathematical Analysis (JIMA) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity of the academic content published. In adherence to international guidelines, JIMA follows ethical principles established by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and relevant national regulations.

General Ethical Guidelines

  • Authorship: Authorship is limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. Co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

  • Conflict of Interest: All parties involved in the publication process (authors, editors, and reviewers) must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the work’s objectivity.

  • Data Access and Retention: Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and ensure its availability for public access if applicable, while maintaining confidentiality where necessary.

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Manuscripts submitted to JIMA must be original and free of plagiarism. Submissions undergo similarity checks, and any form of data fabrication or falsification is strictly prohibited.

  • Multiple Submissions: Manuscripts submitted to JIMA must not be under consideration by any other publication simultaneously.

Ethical Responsibilities

For Authors

  • Authors are expected to present accurate and original research findings and appropriately cite all sources.

  • Manuscripts must comply with ethical guidelines for studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data.

  • Authors should acknowledge any external funding sources and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

For Reviewers

  • Reviewers must evaluate submissions objectively and maintain confidentiality during the peer-review process.

  • Any conflicts of interest should be disclosed to the editorial team.

  • Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive feedback and avoid any derogatory language.

For Editors

  • Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair and unbiased peer-review process.

  • Decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection are based solely on academic merit and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Editors must maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.

Data Sharing and Reproducibility

JIMA encourages authors to share data and supplementary materials to enhance transparency and reproducibility. Authors should include data availability statements in their manuscripts and comply with applicable ethical standards for data use and sharing.

Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

In cases of significant errors or ethical violations, JIMA follows COPE’s guidelines to address issues, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.

  • Corrections: Minor errors that do not affect the findings may be corrected post-publication.

  • Retractions: Articles with major ethical violations or invalidated results may be retracted.

  • Expressions of Concern: Where ethical investigations are inconclusive or ongoing, a statement may be issued to inform readers.

Compliance with Ethical Standards

Authors must obtain ethics committee approval for studies involving human participants or animals. The manuscript should include details of the approval (committee name, date, and reference number) and informed consent where applicable.

Additional or Special Issues

JIMA may publish special issues addressing specific themes or conference proceedings. These issues follow the same rigorous ethical and review standards as regular submissions.

Complaints and Appeals

Complaints related to the publication process or ethics are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief, who ensures fair and timely resolution in accordance with COPE’s guidelines.