Ethical Guidelines for Publishing in IEET

Adhering to ethical standards is mandatory for all publications in the International Electrical Engineering Transactions (IEET). These guidelines ensure integrity among all parties involved in the publication process: our editors, authors, and peer reviewers. Our policies align with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

 

For Authors

Authorship: All listed authors must agree to the submission, the order of their names, and grant the corresponding author permission to manage the review and publication process on their behalf.

Plagiarism: IEET has a strict zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism and data manipulation. Clear plagiarism, exceeding 30% of similarity index, leads to immediate rejection. Minor issues will require revision. If plagiarism is found during review, the process pauses, and authors must provide an explanation. If the explanation is unsatisfactory or plagiarism is admitted, the article will be rejected. If plagiarism is proven after publication, the article will be retracted, and the authors' institutions will be notified. Retractions will be announced promptly.

Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research or its interpretation. This transparency is vital for maintaining research integrity.

Data Integrity: All submitted data must be accurate, reliable, and free from manipulation or fabrication.

Research Misconduct: Plagiarism, falsification, or manipulation of data is strictly forbidden. If detected during the review, the submission process will pause, and authors will be asked for an explanation. Submissions will be rejected if the explanation is unsatisfactory. Published articles found to contain misconduct will be retracted, and the authors' institutions will be informed.

Ethical Concerns (Human/Animal Subjects): Research involving human or animal subjects must meet ethical standards, including the Declaration of Helsinki for human studies and ARRIVE guidelines for animal research. Authors must provide documentation of ethical approval and ensure informed consent is obtained when necessary.

Use of Figures/Tables: If authors use figures or tables from other sources, they must obtain proper permission from the copyright holder and provide full credit in the caption. For adapted figures or tables, authors should clearly state "Adapted from [Source]" in the caption and ensure compliance with original copyright terms.

Consent for Publication (Personal Data): If your research includes personal data (details, images, or videos) of individuals, their consent for publication must be obtained. For minors, consent must come from a parent or legal guardian. All case report presentations require publication consent.

Funding and Conflicts: All funding sources must be acknowledged, and any conflicts of interest declared.

 

For Journal Editors

Conflicts of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from the review process if they have a conflict of interest or a personal stake in the publication of a research work.

Confidentiality: IEET employs a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring anonymity between authors and reviewers. Editors are obligated to maintain confidentiality, not disclosing manuscript contents or author identities during review. Information gained through peer review must remain confidential and not be used for personal gain. Editors must not quote or reference unpublished material without the author's express written consent.

Objectivity: Publication decisions are made objectively after reviewing the manuscript and peer reviews. Key factors include the article's contribution to existing research, the clarity of its argument, and the strength of the evidence.

Publication Decision: Journal editors will not accept articles that have been previously published (except as an abstract) or are under consideration by another journal. Papers submitted to IEET should not be submitted elsewhere simultaneously. The Editor-in-Chief selects reviewers based on manuscript content, scope, reviewer expertise, and absence of conflicts of interest. Editors are responsible for publication decisions, guided by editorial board policies and legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers when making these decisions.

 

For Reviewers

Confidentiality: Reviewers must respect the confidentiality of the review process. They should not discuss the work under review with others until the article is published. Unpublished material from a manuscript under review must not be quoted or referenced without the author's express written consent, requested through the editor. Information gained through peer review must remain confidential and not be used for personal advantage.

Conflicts of Interest: If a reviewer recognizes involvement in the research, knows the researchers, or cannot objectively review the manuscript for any reason, they should inform the editors and decline the review. Conflicts of interest include competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with authors, companies, or institutions related to the paper.

Objectivity: Manuscripts should be reviewed objectively, within the reviewer's area of expertise. Key criteria for evaluating manuscript quality include the article's contribution to existing research, the clarity of its argument, and the strength of the evidence provided. Personal opinions without supporting evidence should not be used as criteria for review decisions.

Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify significant published work not cited by the authors. A reviewer should also inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.