Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The Journal of Aeronautical and Space Studies - IJRDO is committed to high standards of publication ethics to ensure quality, integrity, and consistency in the publishing process. The journal requires all parties - authors, reviewers, and editors - to practice integrity.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors should make certain that:

● The article is original and authored by the authors
● The manuscript is not being or has not been published elsewhere
● All sources are properly cited
● Data and results are presented accurately
● All authors have made a significant contribution

Plagiarism or misinformation is prohibited.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are vital to quality assurance. They are expected to:

✓ Review manuscripts fairly and objectively
✓ Provide clear and useful feedback
✓ Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript
✓ Avoid conflicts of interest

Reviewers should do their work in a timely manner.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors oversee the submission and publication process. They ensure that:

● Decisions are made on the merits and relevance
● Decisions are made without bias
● Confidentiality is maintained
● Ethical issues are dealt with appropriately

Decisions to publish are made on merit.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is not tolerated by the journal. Originality is required of all manuscripts.

If plagiarism or double submission is detected:

▸ The manuscript may be rejected
▸ Articles may be retracted (if necessary)

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflict of interest that may influence the review or publishing process.

This ensures objectivity and transparency.

Corrections and Retractions

If it is discovered that an error has occurred, the journal may publish a correction. Sometimes articles may be retracted.

This is done to preserve the integrity of the journal.

Ethical Compliance

Authors should make sure their work complies with ethical considerations, particularly in the case of experiments, research data, or impact on human health or the environment.

Commitment

IJRDO - Journal of Aeronautical and Space Studies aspires to publish ethically. The journal will offer a fair, transparent, and ethical forum for the publication of research in aeronautical and space studies.