Allegation of Misconduct

The Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (AIJASET) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and research ethics. Allegations of misconduct, including data fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and improper authorship, are taken seriously and addressed with a rigorous review process.

Definition of Misconduct:

• Fabrication: The creation of false data or research findings that do not exist.
• Falsification: The intentional manipulation of research materials, processes, or data to misrepresent results.
• Plagiarism: The unauthorized use or misappropriation of another’s work, ideas, or findings without appropriate credit.
• Improper Authorship: Including individuals as authors who did not contribute significantly to the research or excluding rightful contributors.

Handling Allegations:
Editors, in collaboration with peer reviewers, will investigate all allegations following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to ensure a fair and transparent process. If misconduct is identified before publication, the manuscript will be rejected. If discovered post-publication, AIJASET will issue a retraction with a detailed explanation.

The editorial board may request responses from the corresponding author and involve independent experts, such as statistical reviewers, to assess the validity of the allegations. Institutions affiliated with the authors are also expected to conduct their own investigations when necessary.

In cases where misconduct is confirmed, AIJASET may impose penalties, including a temporary or permanent ban on future submissions. Corrections, retractions, or retractions with replacement may be issued to uphold the integrity of the scientific record.

Through these measures, AIJASET reaffirms its commitment to ethical research practices and the credibility of published work.