The JIIBS follows the guidelines set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in all aspects of publication ethics, in particular, protocols of research and publication misconduct. The JIIBS adheres to the COPE guidelines that ensure high quality standard of ethics for authors, editors, and reviewers:

Authors

Authors must ensure that their work is original, has not been previously published, and that no rights have been transferred to other parties. They are required to properly cite all sources, avoid plagiarism or self-plagiarism, and must not submit or publish substantially the same manuscript in more than one journal simultaneously, as this constitutes unethical publishing behavior.

Authors should provide accurate data and make all relevant information available to editors if concerns arise regarding falsification or fabrication. They must also disclose any conflicts of interest, including professional or financial relationships, and promptly inform the journal of any significant errors discovered after publication to allow correction or retraction.

Editors

Editors are responsible for all articles published in JIIBS and should support authors in ensuring compliance with journal guidelines. In making publication decisions, editors may consult reviewers or other editors and must evaluate manuscripts objectively based on academic merit, without discrimination or bias. They should decline handling submissions when conflicts of interest arise.

Editors must protect the confidentiality of manuscripts and ensure that private information is not disclosed between authors and reviewers. Final decisions should be communicated promptly with reviewers’ comments, except those that are inappropriate. Editors should respect authors’ reasonable objections to certain reviewers and follow COPE guidelines in cases of suspected misconduct or authorship disputes.

Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide clear, constructive feedback supported by appropriate arguments. They should report any suspected research, ethical, or publication misconduct, as well as any substantial similarity with previously published work. Personal criticism is inappropriate, and reviews must be completed promptly; reviewers should inform the editor if they are unable to meet the deadline.

Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and any privileged information obtained during the review process, and such information must not be used for personal advantage. They should decline assignments when conflicts of interest exist due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors or related institutions.