Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

International Journal of Technical and Non-Technical Research and Analysis (IJTNRA)

The International Journal of Technical and Non-Technical Research and Analysis (IJTNRA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. Authors, editors, reviewers, and editorial board members are expected to adhere to ethical standards throughout the publication process.

1. Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to IJTNRA must ensure that:

• The submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal simultaneously.
• All sources of information are properly cited and referenced.
• Data presented in the manuscript are accurate and authentic.
• All listed authors have significantly contributed to the research.
• Any conflicts of interest are disclosed at the time of submission.

2. Editors’ Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board shall:

• Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit.
• Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process.
• Avoid conflicts of interest.
• Take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct, plagiarism, or fraudulent data.

3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Review manuscripts objectively and constructively.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts they review.
• Identify relevant published work not cited by authors.
• Report any suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns.
• Decline review assignments when conflicts of interest exist.

4. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to IJTNRA undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review process. The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field before a final decision is made.

5. Plagiarism Policy

IJTNRA has zero tolerance for plagiarism.

• All submitted manuscripts are screened for originality.
• Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism will be rejected immediately.
• Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be prohibited from future submissions.

6. Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the publication process.

7. Retraction Policy

A published article may be retracted if:

• Evidence of plagiarism is discovered.
• Fraudulent or fabricated data are identified.
• Serious ethical violations are confirmed.
• Major errors affecting the validity of research are detected.
• Retraction notices will be published on the journal website.

8. Copyright and Open Access

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJTNRA the right to publish the article. All articles published in IJTNRA are freely accessible under the journal’s Open Access Policy.

9. Ethical Compliance

IJTNRA is committed to promoting integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing and expects all participants in the publication process to uphold these principles.

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Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Basavaraj

International Journal of Technical and Non-Technical Research and Analysis (IJTNRA)

Email: editor@ijtnra.com

Website: https://www.ijtnra.com