Journal of Integrative Knowledge and Society (JIKS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal adheres to best practices in scholarly publishing, ensuring that all submitted manuscripts are handled with fairness, transparency, and respect.

Duties of Authors

• Originality: Authors must submit original work that has not been published or is not under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism: Authors must avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. All sources must be properly cited and acknowledged.
• Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the data and findings presented.
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research and publication.
• Ethical Approval: Authors must confirm that research involving human or animal subjects has been approved by the appropriate ethical review boards or institutions.

Duties of Editors

• Fairness and Impartiality: Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit and relevance, without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, or other personal characteristics.
• Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submissions and only share information with those involved in the peer review process.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished materials for their own research without the author’s consent.

Duties of Reviewers

• Objectivity and Confidentiality: Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and maintain strict confidentiality, providing constructive and unbiased feedback.
• Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations promptly to support the journal’s publication schedule.
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their evaluation.

Journal of Integrative Knowledge and Society (JIKS) adheres to these ethical principles to ensure that its publication process maintains the highest level of trust, transparency, and academic rigor.