Effective Date: July 2026
By submitting a manuscript to IIS Journal, the corresponding author confirms that they are authorized to act on behalf of all co-authors and that all authors have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set out in this Author Declaration and Submission Agreement.
Submission of a manuscript constitutes acceptance of this declaration.
1. Originality of the Work
The corresponding author declares that the submitted manuscript is original and represents the genuine work of the listed authors.
The manuscript:
- has not been previously published, except where appropriately disclosed;
- is not currently under consideration by another journal or publisher;
- does not substantially duplicate previously published work;
- has not been submitted simultaneously to another publication.
Where any part of the work has appeared previously, appropriate disclosure has been provided during submission.
2. Authorship
The corresponding author confirms that:
- all listed authors have made substantial scholarly contributions to the work;
- all authors have reviewed and approved the submitted manuscript;
- no qualified contributor has been omitted;
- no individual has been included as an author without their knowledge or consent.
Changes to authorship after submission may require written agreement from all affected authors and approval from the editorial office.
3. Research Integrity
The authors declare that the research has been conducted honestly, responsibly, and in accordance with accepted standards of academic integrity.
The authors confirm that:
- data have not been fabricated or falsified;
- results have not been intentionally manipulated;
- conclusions accurately reflect the research conducted;
- all supporting information has been presented honestly.
4. Ethical Compliance
Where applicable, the authors confirm that:
- appropriate ethics approval was obtained before commencing the research;
- informed consent was obtained from participants where required;
- applicable institutional and national regulations were followed;
- research involving animals complied with recognised welfare standards.
The editorial office may request supporting documentation during the review process.
5. Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
The authors declare that the manuscript:
- is free from plagiarism;
- appropriately acknowledges all sources;
- properly cites previously published work;
- does not contain unauthorized copyrighted material;
- complies with accepted standards of academic integrity.
The journal may screen submissions using plagiarism detection software.
6. Artificial Intelligence
Where artificial intelligence or generative AI tools have been used during manuscript preparation, the authors confirm that:
- AI has not been listed as an author;
- the authors remain fully responsible for all submitted content;
- AI-generated material has been carefully reviewed and verified;
- significant use of AI has been disclosed where appropriate.
7. Funding
The authors declare that all sources of financial support have been accurately disclosed within the manuscript.
Where no external funding has been received, this has been stated accordingly.
8. Conflicts of Interest
The authors confirm that all financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of the research have been disclosed.
If no competing interests exist, the authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
9. Data Availability
Where applicable, the authors confirm that:
- research data are available as described within the manuscript;
- any restrictions on data availability have been disclosed;
- supporting information accurately reflects the availability of underlying research data.
10. Copyright and Permissions
The authors confirm that:
- they hold the necessary rights to submit the manuscript;
- permission has been obtained for any third-party copyrighted material;
- all reproduced figures, tables, images, or other materials have been appropriately acknowledged.
The authors accept responsibility for any copyright infringement resulting from inaccurate declarations.
11. Submission Agreement
The authors understand that submission of a manuscript does not guarantee publication.
All submissions undergo editorial assessment and peer review in accordance with the journal’s published policies.
Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit and compliance with the journal’s standards.
12. Publication Fees
Where publication or article processing charges apply, the authors acknowledge that:
- payment is requested only after editorial acceptance, where applicable;
- payment does not influence editorial decisions;
- publication may be delayed until applicable publication charges have been completed.
13. Corrections and Retractions
The authors agree to notify the editorial office promptly if a significant error, omission, or ethical concern is identified after submission or publication.
The journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions where necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
14. Corresponding Author Responsibilities
The corresponding author confirms that they are authorized by all co-authors to:
- submit the manuscript;
- communicate with the editorial office;
- receive reviewer comments;
- coordinate revisions;
- approve the final publication version;
- respond to editorial queries throughout the publication process.
15. Privacy and Personal Information
The authors understand that personal information collected during submission, peer review, publication, and journal administration will be processed in accordance with the journal’s Privacy Policy.
Personal information will be used solely for legitimate editorial, publishing, indexing, and administrative purposes.
16. Acceptance of this Declaration
By submitting a manuscript to IIS Journal, the corresponding author confirms that:
- all information provided during submission is accurate and complete;
- all authors agree to the submission;
- the manuscript complies with the journal’s editorial policies;
- the authors have read and accepted this Author Declaration and Submission Agreement;
- the authors accept responsibility for the integrity, originality, and accuracy of the submitted work.
Submission of a manuscript through the IIS Journal submission system constitutes acceptance of this declaration.
Author Confirmation
By submitting the manuscript, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to the Author Declaration and Submission Agreement on behalf of all listed authors.