Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

IJKMC adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards, including guidelines inspired by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

• Submit original, unpublished work
• Properly cite all sources and avoid plagiarism
• Avoid multiple or simultaneous submissions
• Disclose conflicts of interest
• Ensure accuracy of data and results

Duties of Editors

• Ensure fair and unbiased evaluation of manuscripts
• Maintain confidentiality of submissions
• Prevent conflicts of interest
• Take corrective actions in cases of misconduct

Duties of Reviewers

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
• Identify relevant uncited work
• Report ethical concerns

Malpractice Handling

• Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification will result in rejection or retraction
• Ethical violations will be addressed following standard academic protocols
• Corrections and retractions will be issued when necessary