IMAC Review is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity in accordance with internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing. The journal adheres to principles of transparency, fairness, accountability, and professional responsibility in all stages of the editorial and publication process.
1. Editorial Responsibility
The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board are responsible for ensuring that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of academic merit, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the scope of the journal. Editorial decisions are independent and free from commercial or personal influence.
2. Peer Review Process
IMAC Review follows a strict double-blind peer review process. Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and are required to evaluate submissions objectively, confidentially, and constructively. Reviewer identities remain anonymous to authors, and authors’ identities are concealed from reviewers.
3. Author Responsibilities
Authors submitting manuscripts to IMAC Review must ensure that:
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The work is original and has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
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Proper acknowledgment of sources is provided through accurate citation.
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All listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions to the work.
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Any conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed.
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Data presented in the manuscript is accurate and not fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.
Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. All submissions are subject to similarity screening prior to peer review.
4. Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers must:
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Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the manuscript.
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Provide unbiased and evidence-based evaluations.
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Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.
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Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review where appropriate.
5. Publication Ethics & Misconduct
IMAC Review does not tolerate academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, or unethical research practices. Allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly, and appropriate action may include rejection, retraction, correction, or notification of affiliated institutions.
6. Conflict of Interest
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or editorial decision-making process.
7. Corrections and Retractions
Where significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions as necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.