Allegations of Misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in research proposal, execution, review, or reporting. It excludes honest errors or differences in opinion. Misconduct is characterized by a significant deviation from accepted practices, intentional or negligent actions, and verifiable allegations.
Fabrication: Creating and reporting fictitious data or results.
Falsification: Manipulating research materials, processes, data, or results, misrepresenting the research record.
Plagiarism: Using another’s ideas, processes, results, or words without proper attribution.
Breach of Confidentiality: Deviating from agreed-upon confidentiality terms regarding research records.
Research Record: Includes all data and results comprising research facts, such as proposals, reports, articles, and materials related to manuscript submission or inquiry.

Handling of Misconduct:
Reporting: Allegations of misconduct should be reported to the editorial office at ifnr2012@gmail.com

Confidentiality: Complainant’s identity may remain confidential, subject to legal constraints.
Initial Assessment: The Editor-in- Chief determines if an allegation warrants an inquiry, based on initial review.
Inquiry Process: Allegations are investigated following journal policy, adapted from COPE Guidelines. Proper custody and documentation of research records are ensured.
Outcomes:
Unsubstantiated Allegations: If allegations are not corroborated, they are dismissed without further action.
Substantiated Allegations: If allegations are confirmed, appropriate actions are taken based on COPE guidelines and the severity of misconduct.
Reporting: Final Investigatory Reports are submitted to the editorial board, and actions may include corrections and retractions

Appeals: Accused individuals have the right to appeal decisions within 30 days of notification.