Allegations of Research Misconduct

INKLUSIF receives and examines allegations of research or publication misconduct fairly and objectively, maintaining confidentiality as required by the investigation.

Types of Allegations Covered

 
Plagiarism Data Fabrication or Falsification Manipulation of Sources and Citations Duplicate Publication Authorship Violations Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest Breaches of Research Ethics

Reporting an Allegation

 

Reports should be submitted through the journal's official contact on the Contact page. Complainants should provide:

  • The article title or manuscript details
  • A clear explanation of the allegation
  • Supporting evidence

Anonymous reports may be considered if they contain sufficient evidence.

Investigation Procedure

 
1

The editor assesses the relevance and sufficiency of the initial evidence.

2

The authors concerned are asked to provide an explanation and supporting documentation.

3

The journal may seek expert advice or contact the relevant institution where necessary.

4

The investigation is handled by individuals without a conflict of interest.

5

A decision is reached on the basis of the evidence and explanations obtained.

Possible Outcomes

 
  • Closing an unsubstantiated allegation
  • Requesting revisions to the manuscript
  • Rejecting a manuscript
  • Issuing a correction
  • Retracting an article
  • Notifying the relevant institution

Affected parties may appeal a decision by providing reasons and additional evidence. If an allegation involves an editor, responsibility is transferred to another independent editor or a representative of the publisher.