The International Journal of Modern Science and Technology Research (IJMSTR) places significant emphasis on the role of authors as primary contributors to the integrity and advancement of scholarly discourse. Authors submitting to the Journal are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic rigour, transparency, and ethical responsibility. Submissions must represent original work that has neither been published previously nor is under consideration elsewhere. This requirement is fundamental to maintaining the integrity of the academic record and avoiding issues of duplication or redundant publication.

Authorship attribution must reflect genuine intellectual contribution. Individuals listed as authors should have made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work, the acquisition or analysis of data, or the drafting and critical revision of the manuscript. The Journal discourages practices such as honorary authorship, where individuals are credited without meaningful contribution, and ghost authorship, where contributors are not acknowledged. Such practices distort academic accountability and are inconsistent with ethical standards.

Authors are further expected to ensure that their manuscripts are presented in a clear, coherent, and methodologically sound manner. All sources must be properly cited, and references should be complete and accurate. Where research involves human participants, data collection, or institutional oversight, authors must confirm that appropriate approvals and consents have been obtained.

Transparency is a key expectation. Authors must disclose any funding sources, institutional affiliations, or potential conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation of their work. By adhering to these principles, authors contribute not only to the credibility of their own research but also to the broader trustworthiness of the academic ecosystem in which IJMSTR operates.