The International Journal for Development of Science and Technology (IJDST) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly publishing.

IJDST ensures that all publication practices follow ethical principles that strengthen academic trust and credibility. We are strictly following the guidelines proposed by CoPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) .

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to IJDST must ensure that:

• The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.
• Proper acknowledgment of sources is provided, and plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
• Data presented must be accurate, reliable, and free from fabrication or manipulation.
• All listed authors have made meaningful contributions and approved the final manuscript.
• Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions to the research work.
• Any conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed.
• Ethical approval is obtained where required for research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers of IJDST are expected to:

• Provide fair, objective, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Avoid bias and declare any conflicts of interest.
• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any ethical concerns.
• Report suspected plagiarism or misconduct to the editorial team.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of IJDST are responsible for:

• Making independent and unbiased decisions based on scholarly merit.
• Ensuring a confidential and transparent peer review process.
• Preventing conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.
• Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical violations.
• Safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the journal.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

IJDST follows a strict zero-tolerance policy against:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Duplicate or redundant publication
• Improper authorship practices

All submissions to IJDST may be screened using plagiarism detection tools. Confirmed misconduct will lead to rejection or retraction and may be reported to relevant authorities.

Conflict of Interest

All contributors to IJDST must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence their work, ensuring transparency and fairness.

Data Integrity and Reproducibility

Authors publishing in IJDST must ensure that:

• Data are accurate and can be verified if requested.
• Research methods are clearly described for reproducibility.
• Any post-publication errors are promptly corrected.
• Authors are responsible for notifying IJDST if significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered after publication.

Corrections and Retractions

IJDST will:

• Publish corrections (errata/corrigenda) for minor errors.
• Retract articles in cases of serious ethical violations.
• Ensure transparency in all correction and retraction processes.

Confidentiality

IJDST treats all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose or misuse any unpublished information.

Ethical Oversight

IJDST continuously reviews and updates its ethical standards to align with international best practices in academic publishing.

Complaints and Appeals

IJDST will address all ethical complaints, disputes, and appeals in a fair, transparent, and timely manner. Authors and reviewers have the right to raise concerns regarding editorial decisions or ethical issues.

Final Declaration Statement