Honest, original work
Authors must avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification and misleading presentation of results.
Integrity in publishing
Research ethics
Trustworthy scholarship begins with honest methods, responsible authorship and respect for every research participant.
Our principles
Integrity at every stage.
IOASR expects authors, reviewers and editors to uphold the highest standards of responsible research and publication. Ethical concerns are considered carefully and handled with appropriate confidentiality.
Respect for participants
Research involving people, animals or sensitive data should follow relevant approvals, consent and protection requirements.
Transparent responsibility
Contributions, funding, conflicts of interest and corrections should be reported openly and accurately.
Raise a concern: Contact the editorial team with supporting information if you identify a possible ethical issue in a submission or publication.