Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The ISELLR- International Studies in English Language and Literary Research is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethics in publishing academic works. The journal adheres to transparent practices to maintain integrity, transparency, and fairness in the publishing process.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Responsible research and publication practices: Authors are expected to follow to responsible practices in research and publication:

  • Present original and unpublished work.
  • Make sure that all sources are properly cited.
  • Do not plagiarize, duplicate, or fabricate data.
  • Give the correct statistics and transparent research procedures.
  • Recognize all the contributors in due manner.

Submitted manuscripts should not be under consideration for or published in any other publication at the time of submission.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are significant in ensuring quality and fairness:

  • Give constructive and objective feedback.
  • Uphold the confidentiality of manuscripts received.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest
  • Accept submissions in a reasonable time.

Responsibilities of Editors

The work of editors is to allow the process of publication to be fair and unbiased:

  • Receive submissions on the basis of academic merit and relevance.
  • Maintain confidentiality of authors and reviewers
  • Avoid any form of bias or discrimination
  • Take appropriate action in case of ethical concerns

Plagiarism Policy

ISELLR has a no-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism:

  • Any submissions can be verified as original.
  • The content that is plagiarized will be discarded.
  • The sources need to be properly acknowledged.

The journal anticipates the authors to uphold honesty and integrity in their work.

Conflict of Interest

The publication process requires that all the participants in the process declare possible conflicts of interest. This aids in making sure that there is transparency and trust in the review and decision-making process.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the information published is accurate:

  • Mistakes spotted following publication will be rectified.
  • Serious issues may lead to the retraction of the article
  • Any corrections and retractions will be clearly recorded.

Our Commitment

ISELLR is committed to ethical publishing. The journal strives to see to it that all research published in the journal is of a standard of honesty, fairness and academic honesty.