Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Research in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics (IJRPMS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing any form of academic misconduct. The journal strictly adheres to the guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and international best practices.

1. Author Responsibilities

• Authors must ensure their work is original, accurate, and free from plagiarism.
• All sources must be properly cited, and data must be authentic.
• Authors should disclose any conflict of interest that may influence the research.
• Submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is prohibited.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of the manuscript.
• They should provide objective, unbiased, and constructive feedback.
• Reviewers must declare any conflict of interest before accepting a review request.

3. Editorial Responsibilities

• The editorial board ensures fair, unbiased, and transparent decision-making.
• Manuscripts are handled confidentially and evaluated solely on academic merit.
• Any suspected cases of misconduct or unethical practices are investigated and acted upon according to COPE guidelines.

4. Handling Misconduct

• Plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, or unethical research are strictly prohibited.
• Manuscripts found in violation may be rejected or retracted if already published.
• Authors, reviewers, or editors found engaging in unethical practices may face sanctions or blacklisting.