Publication Ethics
Ethics and Malpractice
JEEIR is committed to ensuring the highest standards of publication ethics whereas the publication malpractice is strictly prohibited by all possible measure. Our responsibility is to publish original work of value to the intellectual community in the best possible form and to the highest possible standards. We expect similar standards from our reviewers and authors. Honesty, originality and fair dealing on the part of authors, and fairness, objectivity and confidentiality on the part of editors and reviewers are among the critical values that enable us to achieve our goal. JEEIR endorses and behaves in accordance with the codes of conduct and international standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics. JEEIR is committed to following best practices on ethical matters, errors, and retractions, and to provide legal review if necessary.
Dealing with Misconduct
The chief editor and the editorial board have the right to retract a publication if any of the following criteria occur:
- They have clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either because of a major error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental error), or because of fabrication (e.g., of data) or falsification (e.g., image manipulation). It constitutes plagiarism.
- The findings have previously been published elsewhere without proper attribution to previous sources or disclosure to the editor, permission to republish, or justification (i.e., cases of redundant publication). It contains material or data without authorisation for use.
- Copyright has been infringed, or there is some other legal severe issue (e.g. libel, privacy). It reports unethical research. It has been published solely based on a compromised or manipulated peer review process.
- The author(s) failed to disclose a major conflict of interest that, in the editor's view, would have unduly affected interpretations of the work or recommendations by editors and peer reviewers.
Submission Declaration
By submitting a manuscript to the journal, authors confirm that the work has not been previously published, except in the form of a preprint, abstract, lecture, academic thesis, or registered report, and that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Submission also indicates that all authors approve the manuscript and that any relevant institutional or regulatory authorities have granted approval where required. If the manuscript is accepted, it will not be published in the same form in any language or medium without the written consent of the copyright holder. To ensure compliance with journal policies, submitted manuscripts may be checked using screening tools.
Authorship
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the study, data collection, or data analysis and interpretation; to drafting or critically revising the manuscript; and to approving the final version for submission. One author must be designated as the corresponding author to manage communication with the journal throughout the editorial process. All authors share responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the work and agree to address any issues that may arise.
Changes to Authorship
Changes to authorship are generally not permitted after submission. Authors should carefully review the authorship list and order before submission and ensure it is final. Any request to add, remove, or reorder authors may only be considered before acceptance and must be approved by the journal editor. Such requests must be submitted by the corresponding author, include a clear explanation, and be accompanied by written consent from all authors involved. Only in exceptional circumstances will authorship changes be considered after acceptance, and publication may be delayed while requests are reviewed.
Declaration of Competing Interests
All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence or bias the work. These may include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patents, grants, or editorial roles within the journal.
Funding Sources
Authors must disclose all sources of financial support for the research or manuscript preparation. The role of funders, if any, in study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, writing, and the decision to submit must be clearly stated. Funding information should be presented in a standard format. Detailed descriptions of grants are not required.
Declaration of Generative AI Use
Authors must disclose any use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools during manuscript preparation. Such tools may be used to support tasks such as organization or language improvement but must not replace human judgment, analysis, or accountability. Authors remain fully responsible for verifying accuracy, originality, and transparency, including checking sources and ensuring ethical and lawful use of tools. AI tools must not be listed as authors. If used, a disclosure statement must be included in a dedicated section before the references, describing the tool and its purpose. No declaration is required for basic tools such as grammar or spelling checkers. Generative AI tools are not permitted for use by reviewers or editors during peer review.
