Allegations of Misconduct

MIJST is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity. We adhere to internationally recognized best practices, including COPE principles, DOAJ transparency expectations, and the quality standards of Scopus and Web of Science.

1 Scope of Misconduct

MIJST investigates the following types of malpractice:

Plagiarism: Unattributed use of others' ideas or words.
Data Fabrication: Manipulating or inventing research results.
Duplicate Submission: Simultaneous journal submissions.
Authorship Issues: Ghost, guest, or gift authorship.
  • Conflict of Interest: Failure to disclose financial or personal interests.
  • Ethical Violations: Lack of IRB or ethical approval for studies.

2 Procedure for Handling Allegations

All cases are handled in accordance with COPE flowcharts to ensure fairness and consistency.

Step 1
Initial Assessment by Editor
Step 2
Communication with Authors
Step 3
Formal Ethics Investigation
Step 4
Editorial Action / Retraction

3 Reporting & Confidentiality

Suspected misconduct should be reported to the Editorial Office via the official email address. MIJST protects the identity of whistleblowers.

"All reports are handled confidentially and evaluated objectively without fear of retaliation to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record."