Publication Ethics

The International Review of Literature and Humanities (IRLH) strives to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing.

The journal expects all parties – authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the editorial board – to behave responsibly during the publishing process.

 

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors should:

  • Submit original work.
  • Avoid plagiarism.
  • Report research accurately.
  • Cite relevant literature.
  • Obtain ethical approvals where required.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Acknowledge funding sources.
  • Avoid duplicate submissions.
  • Correct significant errors if identified after publication.
 

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Provide objective evaluations.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.
  • Submit reviews on time.
  • Base recommendations on academic merit.
  • Offer constructive feedback.
 

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making impartial editorial decisions.
  • Maintaining confidentiality.
  • Managing conflicts of interest.
  • Ensuring editorial independence.
  • Protecting research integrity.
  • Addressing ethical concerns promptly.
  • Promoting transparency throughout the publication process.

Academic Integrity

IRLH does not tolerate unethical publishing practices.

The journal may reject or retract manuscripts involving:

Plagiarism
Data fabrication
Data falsification
Duplicate publication
Citation manipulation
Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Any form of academic misconduct

IRLH promotes a spirit of integrity, responsibility, and respect within the international academic community.