IJTHM - Ethics

Our Ethical Commitment

The International Journal of Technology, Humanities and Management (IJTHM) is firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct throughout the publication process. All authors, editors, reviewers, and contributors are expected to adhere to principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in line with international best practices.

Responsibilities of Authors

Ensure work is original, accurate, and free from plagiarism
Properly cite all sources and acknowledge contributors
Disclose financial or personal conflicts of interest
Obtain ethical approval for human/animal research
Limit authorship to significant contributors

Reviewer Responsibilities

Provide fair, objective, and timely evaluations
Maintain strict confidentiality of submissions
Declare conflicts of interest affecting impartiality
Provide constructive and respectful feedback
Report ethical concerns to editors

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for overseeing the peer review process and ensuring that every manuscript is evaluated based on its academic merit without discrimination. Editors will make final decisions on manuscripts in a fair and unbiased manner and maintain the confidentiality of all submissions.

In cases where ethical concerns arise, editors may consult the editorial board and, if necessary, take corrective actions including issuing corrections or retractions.

Misconduct and Corrections

IJTHM takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously. If errors, ethical breaches, or instances of misconduct are discovered, the journal will act swiftly to correct the literature, including issuing retractions when appropriate. Authors are expected to cooperate fully with any investigations.

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