The Journal of Family Rights and Intellectual Property (JFRIP) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of the publication process. Please review the following policies before submitting your manuscript:
Ethical Guidelines
- Authorship: Authors should accurately list all contributors who have made a substantial impact on the research, including the order of authorship.
- Originality and Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original and not previously published elsewhere. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research, analysis, or conclusions in the manuscript.
- Data Integrity: All data presented in the manuscript should be reliable and verifiable. Authors should retain raw data for potential verification.
Peer Review
- Review Process: All submissions undergo a rigorous, double-blind peer-review process by experts in the field.
- Reviewer Confidentiality: Reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of the review process and disclose any conflicts of interest.
- Author Confidentiality: Authors’ identities are protected during the review process.
Open Access
- Accessibility: The journal is open access, meaning all published content is freely available to readers without subscription fees.
- License: Articles are published under a Creative Commons License, allowing for distribution and use with appropriate attribution.
Copyright and Licensing
- Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their published work.
- License: Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute their work.
Retraction and Corrections
- Retraction Policy: Articles may be retracted in cases of significant error, misconduct, or ethical violations.
- Corrections: Corrections may be issued for minor errors that do not affect the overall validity of the research.
Data Sharing and Accessibility
- Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to share data supporting their research in an accessible format.
- Supplementary Material: Authors may include supplementary materials that enhance the understanding of the research.