Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics
 

IJRDO Journal of Tourism and Hospitality upholds publication ethics to ensure that published research is of high quality, credible, and ethical. These guidelines apply to authors, reviewers, and editors during the submission and publication process.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors should ensure that:

✓ Their manuscript is original and has not been published previously
✓ All sources are properly cited
✓ There is no plagiarism in the manuscript
✓ All authors have made significant contributions and agree with the manuscript
✓ Disclosures of conflicts and funding have been made

Authors should ensure the work is original and accurate.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play an integral part in the journal. They are expected to:

→ Review manuscripts fairly and without bias
→ Keep all information confidential
→ Provide clear and constructive feedback
→ Notify the editor of any ethical issues or potential plagiarism

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors handle the reviewing and publishing of research. They should:

● Decide on the basis of merit and relevance of the work
● Ensure an impartial reviewing process
● Preserve the confidentiality of the manuscripts
● Properly deal with any ethical concerns

Policies & Standards

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is not allowed. Authors are expected to submit original work. Plagiarism may result in rejection or withdrawal of the manuscript.

 

Duplicate Submission

Manuscripts must not be submitted to more than one journal for publication. Manuscripts submitted to more than one journal will not be published and may be rejected.

 

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors should declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the review or publication process. This promotes trust and fairness.

Corrections & Retractions

The journal will act if an error or problem arises after publication. This could be a correction, or in severe cases, a retraction.

Ethical Commitment

IJRDO Journal of Tourism and Hospitality has high standards of publishing. It is our goal to publish research that is valid, accurate, and beneficial to the academic and professional community.

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