PUBLICATION ETHICS AND MALPRACTICE STATEMENT

International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and academic excellence. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical principles to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and scientifically sound research in the fields of environmental science, ecology, sustainability, and natural resource management.

International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER)  expects authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers to uphold the principles of honesty, transparency, accountability, and professionalism throughout the publication process. All submitted manuscripts must be original, free from plagiarism, and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere simultaneously.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for submitting accurate, original, and ethically conducted research. Proper acknowledgment of all sources, data, and contributions is mandatory. Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or duplicate publication is strictly prohibited. Authors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors ensure a fair, transparent, and unbiased peer-review process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific quality, originality, significance, and relevance of the manuscript. Editors maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, confidentially, and professionally. They should provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of the research and promptly report any ethical concerns, plagiarism, or conflicts of interest to the editorial team.

Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER)  maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, data manipulation, fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, and any other form of academic misconduct. All submissions may be screened using plagiarism-detection tools, and manuscripts found to violate ethical standards will be rejected or retracted.

Conflict of Interest and Transparency

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could affect the publication process. Transparency and ethical conduct are essential to preserving the integrity and credibility of scientific research.

Corrections and Retractions

In cases where significant errors, ethical violations, or research misconduct are identified after publication, the journal reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or article retractions in accordance with accepted publishing standards.

Through these ethical principles, IJNER strives to promote responsible research practices and contribute to the advancement of environmental and natural sciences worldwide.