Publication Ethics & Malpractice

Innovative Research in Applied, Biological, and Chemical Sciences (IRABCS) upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the code of conduct and core practices formulated by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

Author Responsibilities

Originality & Plagiarism: Authors must ensure manuscripts represent original work. All submissions are screened using Turnitin. Plagiarism, redundant publication, and duplicate submissions are strictly forbidden.
Authorship Criteria: Authorship must be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All authors must approve the final manuscript.
Data Integrity & Fabrication: Data fabrication, falsification, and image manipulation are grave ethical violations that will result in immediate rejection or retraction.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest, including financial, professional, or personal affiliations that could bias the findings.

Generative AI & Artificial Intelligence Policy

In accordance with COPE and ICMJE recommendations, Generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Large Language Models, etc.) cannot be listed as an author or co-author. AI tools lack legal personhood and cannot assume accountability or copyright. If AI tools were utilized to assist in writing or editing, authors must provide full transparency in the methodology or acknowledgments section detailing how the AI was used.

Human and Animal Rights

Studies involving human participants must adhere to the Declaration of Helsinki and specify Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee approval, along with written informed consent. Animal studies must conform to internationally accepted standards for the care and use of laboratory animals.

Corrections, Retractions, and Errata

IRABCS is committed to preserving the integrity of the scientific record. In cases of honest errors, errata or corrigenda will be issued. In instances of serious scientific misconduct, fraudulent data, or unethical practices, articles will be formally retracted following the COPE Retraction Guidelines.