IJVBS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved in publishing — authors, editors and reviewers — are expected to follow recognised international standards of ethical conduct.
Authors
- Submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.
- Present data accurately and retain records supporting the reported results.
- Acknowledge all sources and obtain permission for reproduced material.
- Disclose funding sources and any competing interests.
Reviewers
- Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
- Provide objective, constructive and timely assessments.
- Declare any conflict of interest and decline review where impartiality cannot be assured.
Editors
- Decide on publication solely on the scholarly merit of the work.
- Ensure confidentiality of submitted material.
- Act promptly on any allegation of misconduct.