Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

As an open-access journal, IJREBS emphasizes ethical and fair scholarly publishing, upholding standards that ensure reliability and trust. We recognize the increasing challenges in publishing today, including the ethical complexities introduced by artificial intelligence and the rise in misinformation. Addressing these requires a commitment to long-standing ethical values and adaptation to emerging challenges.

Ethical Responsibilities

IJREBS follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, enforcing rigorous ethical standards for authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers.

For Authors
Authors must ensure their work’s integrity by avoiding plagiarism, not fabricating data, acknowledging others' contributions, declaring conflicts of interest, and obtaining necessary research approvals. (Refer to Authors Responsibility & Ethics on our website)

For Editors and Reviewers
Editors and reviewers are responsible for unbiased and constructive feedback, ensuring confidentiality, addressing conflicts of interest, and upholding research quality. (Refer to Reviewers’ Responsibility & Ethics, Editors’ Responsibility & Ethics on our website)

For Publishers
IJREBS, as a publisher, ensures transparency in peer review, ethical policies, and high-quality science. We advocate for clear publisher responsibilities using resources like the Think. Check. Submit campaign, which helps authors to select trusted journals. (Refer to Publication malpractice).

Open Access and Unique Ethical Standards
Open Access supports greater visibility, equality, and faster publication times. Through Creative Commons licenses, Open Access also clarifies usage rights, reducing reuse conflicts and supporting ethical accessibility.

In upholding these standards, IJREBS strives to adapt and preserve scholarly publishing’s integrity for a trustworthy academic future.