The Indian Journal of Legal Affairs and Research

• Effective Date: 1dec 2024
• Email: editor@ijlar.com

1. Introduction

The Indian Journal of Legal Affairs and Research ("IJLAR") is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in legal publishing. This policy outlines the responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the journal to ensure the integrity, quality, and transparency of the publication process.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

• Authors must ensure that their research is original, accurate, and free from fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
• Proper citations and acknowledgments must be provided for all sources used.
• Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited; all submissions are subject to plagiarism detection.
• Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is not allowed.
• All authors listed in a manuscript should have significantly contributed to the research.
• Any errors discovered post-publication must be promptly reported to the editorial team for correction or retraction.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and impartiality while evaluating submissions.
• Constructive feedback should be provided, avoiding personal criticism.
• Reviewers should identify potential ethical concerns, such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or conflicts of interest.
• Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect their objectivity.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

• Editors must ensure that the peer review process is fair, unbiased, and timely.
• Editorial decisions should be based on academic merit and relevance to the journal’s scope.
• Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed appropriately.
• The editorial board must take appropriate action if ethical concerns, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, are identified.

5. Handling of Ethical Violations

• If ethical misconduct is suspected, the journal will investigate and take appropriate actions, including:
• Requesting clarifications or corrections from the authors.
• Rejecting or retracting published articles if necessary.
• Informing institutions or funding agencies in severe cases.
• Retractions will be issued in cases of serious ethical violations, with clear explanations published.

6. Data Sharing and Reproducibility

• Authors are encouraged to share raw data supporting their research for verification and transparency.
• Proper documentation should be provided to enable reproducibility of research findings.

7. Conflicts of Interest

• All stakeholders (authors, reviewers, and editors) must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence their objectivity.
• Financial, academic, or personal relationships that could bias work must be declared.

8. Ethical Oversight

• Research involving human subjects or sensitive data must comply with ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals.
• Any use of AI-generated content must be disclosed and appropriately attributed.

9. Policy Review and Updates

• This policy is subject to periodic review to ensure compliance with international publishing standards.
• Any modifications will be updated on the journal's website and communicated to stakeholders.

For any ethical concerns or queries, please contact us at editor@ijlar.com.