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Research Misconduct Policy

Journal of Insect Biology and Applied Entomology (JIBAE)

The Journal of Insect Biology and Applied Entomology (JIBAE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, academic honesty and ethical publishing. The journal does not tolerate any form of research misconduct and expects authors, reviewers and editors to adhere to internationally accepted principles of responsible research and publication.

Any allegation of research misconduct will be investigated carefully, confidentially and fairly before appropriate editorial action is taken.

Policy Statement

Research misconduct undermines scientific credibility and public trust in scholarly communication. JIBAE is committed to preventing unethical research practices by promoting transparency, originality and responsible conduct throughout the publication process.

Forms of Research Misconduct

Data Fabrication

Creating or inventing research data, observations or experimental results that were never obtained.

Data Falsification

Manipulating research materials, methods, images or data in a misleading manner.

Plagiarism

Using another person's ideas, text, figures or data without proper acknowledgement or citation.

Duplicate Publication

Submitting or publishing substantially similar work in more than one journal without appropriate disclosure.

Authorship Misconduct

Including individuals who did not contribute or excluding deserving authors from the manuscript.

Citation Manipulation

Adding unnecessary or misleading citations to influence citation metrics or journal impact.

Author Responsibilities

  • Submit only original and authentic research.
  • Maintain complete and accurate research records.
  • Present research findings honestly without manipulation.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  • Obtain required ethical approvals before conducting research.
  • Cooperate with editorial investigations when requested.

Editorial Investigation

When research misconduct is suspected, the Editorial Office may conduct a confidential investigation. Authors may be requested to provide original data, supporting documentation or clarification regarding the concerns raised.

The journal may also consult reviewers, editorial board members or the authors' institution where appropriate.

Editorial Actions

Depending on the severity of the misconduct, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:

  • Request clarification or additional documentation.
  • Require manuscript revision.
  • Reject the manuscript.
  • Suspend editorial processing.
  • Publish corrections or expressions of concern.
  • Retract published articles.
  • Notify the authors' institution or funding agency where appropriate.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers should report any suspected misconduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, image manipulation or ethical concerns identified during the peer review process.

  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Provide objective and evidence-based comments.
  • Inform editors of suspected ethical issues promptly.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring that allegations of research misconduct are handled fairly, consistently and confidentially. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific evidence and publication ethics.

  • Ensure impartial investigation of complaints.
  • Protect the confidentiality of all parties.
  • Take appropriate corrective action where necessary.
  • Maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Post-Publication Actions

If research misconduct is identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern or article retractions to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the published scientific literature.

Whistleblower Protection

Individuals reporting suspected research misconduct in good faith will be treated confidentially. The journal will carefully evaluate all allegations based on available evidence while ensuring fairness to all parties involved.

Journal Commitment

The Journal of Insect Biology and Applied Entomology is dedicated to promoting responsible research conduct, scientific transparency and ethical publishing. The journal supports a culture of honesty, accountability and academic integrity across all stages of the publication process.

JIBAE maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward research misconduct and is committed to safeguarding the integrity, credibility and reliability of the scientific record.