Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Forensic Expert Alliance (IJFEA) is steadfastly committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability throughout the scholarly communication process. Guided by internationally recognized ethical guidelines, IJFEA outlines clear responsibilities for authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers to safeguard the journal’s reputation for excellence and credibility.

 

For Authors:

  • Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism or duplicate submission. Self-plagiarism and misrepresentation are strictly prohibited.

  • Accurate Reporting

All research must be reported truthfully, including methodology, data, and results. Fabrication or falsification of data is unacceptable.

  • Authorship Criteria

Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the research. All legitimate contributors must be included, and undeserving individuals excluded.

  • Data Transparency

Authors must retain and, when requested, share raw data to support reproducibility, while respecting ethical and privacy standards.

  • Conflict of Interest

Any financial, academic, or personal conflicts must be disclosed.

  • Ethical Compliance

Research involving humans or animals must comply with institutional and international ethical standards, with appropriate approvals and consent documented.

 

For Reviewers:

  • Confidentiality – Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.
  • Constructive Feedback – Reviews should be objective, professional, and aimed at improving the manuscript.
  • Timeliness – Reviews should be completed within deadlines to ensure timely publication.
  • Conflict of Interest – Reviewers must declare conflicts and recuse themselves if necessary.
  • Ethical Oversight – Reviewers should report potential misconduct, plagiarism, or data manipulation.

 

For Editors:

  • Editorial Independence – Decisions must be based solely on scholarly merit, free from external influence.
  • Fair Review Process – IJFEA follows a double-blind peer-review system to ensure impartiality.
  • Ethical Oversight – Editors are responsible for investigating ethical concerns and applying appropriate actions (corrections, retractions, etc.).
  • Conflict of Interest – Editors must disclose conflicts and avoid handling submissions where such conflicts exist.

 

For Publishers:

  • Integrity Maintenance – The publisher ensures adherence to ethical guidelines and industry best practices.
  • Support for Ethical Research – Resources and training are provided to prevent misconduct such as plagiarism and data falsification.
  • Archiving and Accessibility – IJFEA ensures long-term preservation and open accessibility of all published content, supporting global scholarly exchange.