Editorial Policies
The editorial policies for ICR Publications are designed to maintain high standards of quality, integrity, and relevance in the content published across all journals. These policies encompass various aspects of the publication process, including manuscript submission, peer review, ethical considerations, and copyright. Here are the key editorial policies typically followed by ICR Publications:
Peer Review Process: All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process conducted by experts in the relevant field. Peer reviewers evaluate the quality, validity, and significance of the research presented in the manuscript and provide constructive feedback to authors.
Originality and Plagiarism: ICR Publications adhere to strict policies against plagiarism and require that all submitted manuscripts contain original work that has not been previously published elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and properly citing sources when using the work of others.
Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their judgment or the interpretation of research findings. Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, personal affiliations, or academic connections that could bias the publication process.
Ethical Conduct: ICR Publications uphold ethical standards in research and publication practices. This includes ensuring the protection of human subjects and animals involved in research, maintaining confidentiality of data, and adhering to ethical guidelines outlined by relevant professional organizations and regulatory bodies.
Data Sharing and Transparency: Authors are encouraged to share their research data and make it available to the public whenever possible. ICR Publications support transparency and reproducibility in research by promoting data sharing practices and providing guidelines for authors on data deposition and availability.
Authorship and Acknowledgments: Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research study. All individuals who meet the criteria for authorship should be listed as authors, while contributions from others should be acknowledged appropriately.
Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain the copyright to their work published in ICR Publications. However, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the manuscript under a specified license agreement, typically a Creative Commons license, which allows for the dissemination of the work while maintaining authorship rights.
Corrections and Retractions: ICR Publications follow established procedures for issuing corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern when errors or misconduct are identified in published articles. Corrections are issued promptly to maintain the integrity and credibility of the journal.
These editorial policies ensure that ICR Publications uphold the highest standards of quality, transparency, and ethical conduct in the publication of scholarly research across various disciplines. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to these policies to maintain the integrity and reputation of the journals.