Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
Authors submitting to the International Journal of Healthcare and Education (IJHE) must adhere to the following ethical standards:
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Original Work: Authors must ensure that their submission is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
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Plagiarism: Submissions must be free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. All sources must be properly cited.
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Authorship: Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and writing should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version before submission.
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Data Integrity: Data must be reported accurately without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation.
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their work.
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Ethical Research Practices: Research involving human participants or animals must comply with relevant institutional and national ethical standards, and authors must state that ethical approval has been obtained where applicable.
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Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of all contributors, funding sources, and supporting institutions is required.
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Corrections: Authors must promptly inform the journal editor if significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered in their published work and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions as needed.