Quality & Research Integrity
Boundaries we do not cross, and reviews we do not skip
IXPath's credibility rests on a set of hard boundaries, transparent review stages and a traceable complaint process.
Hard Boundaries
What we never do
- Guarantee journal acceptance or publication of any manuscript.
- Sell, gift or assign authorship positions independent of documented contribution.
- Provide academic ghostwriting of work a student or researcher is required to author themselves.
- Manipulate, fabricate or falsify data, results or references.
Credibility is not a feature we sell. It is the limit on what we agree to do.
Data & Confidentiality
How we handle sensitive material
Never submit sensitive data through public forms
Confidentiality principles
- • De-identification is required before any dataset transfer.
- • Access is limited to assigned reviewers on a need-to-know basis.
- • Materials are retained only as long as necessary for the engagement.
Conflicts & AI
Disclosure and human oversight
Conflict-of-interest disclosure
Reviewers, methodologists and editors disclose relevant conflicts before joining a project. Where a conflict cannot be managed, the individual is reassigned.
Human review of AI-assisted work
AI tools may assist drafting or language, but every output is checked by a qualified human reviewer before delivery. AI is never used to generate data, results or references.
Review Process
A multi-stage quality review
- 01
Scoping review
Feasibility and methodology sanity-check before work begins.
- 02
Methodological review
A qualified reviewer checks design and analysis choices.
- 03
Statistical/technical check
Independent check of calculations and reproducibility.
- 04
Editorial review
Language, structure and reporting-guideline compliance.
- 05
Final sign-off
Senior reviewer confirms readiness before delivery.
Complaints
How complaints are tracked
Every complaint submitted through our contact form receives a unique tracking reference so you can follow its status.
Our Commitments
Our Commitments
Related policies
Read the underlying legal documents
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