Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
We are committed to ensuring the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our publication process. In line with the best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), we expect authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to the following guidelines to uphold the integrity of the research and publication process.
Responsibilities of Authors:
Responsibilities of Reviewers:
Responsibilities of Editors:
Addressing Misconduct:
In cases of suspected or proven misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or other unethical behavior, [Journal Name] will follow COPE’s procedures to address and resolve these issues. This may include contacting the authors' institutions, retracting the affected articles, and issuing public statements when necessary.
We are committed to upholding the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring that all parties involved in the publication process adhere to the highest ethical standards.
We are committed to ensuring the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our publication process. In line with the best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), we expect authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to the following guidelines to uphold the integrity of the research and publication process.
Responsibilities of Authors:
- Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their submissions are entirely original and properly cite the work of others. Any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
- Data Integrity: Authors are expected to present accurate data in their research and avoid any form of data fabrication or falsification.
- Authorship and Contribution: Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All co-authors should approve the final manuscript.
- Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their research.
- Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical and unacceptable.
Responsibilities of Reviewers:
- Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share information from a manuscript or discuss it with others outside of the editorial team.
- Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively, without personal bias. Constructive feedback is encouraged, and reviewers should avoid making personal criticisms of the authors.
- Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest that might compromise their ability to provide an unbiased review and must recuse themselves from the review process if necessary.
Responsibilities of Editors:
- Fair Decision-Making: Editors are responsible for deciding which articles will be published based on their academic merit and relevance to the journal, without discrimination.
- Confidentiality: Editors must ensure the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and not disclose any information to anyone other than the corresponding authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
- Handling of Ethical Complaints: Editors should promptly investigate any ethical concerns raised regarding a submitted or published paper, and take appropriate action, such as issuing a correction, retraction, or clarification.
Addressing Misconduct:
In cases of suspected or proven misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or other unethical behavior, [Journal Name] will follow COPE’s procedures to address and resolve these issues. This may include contacting the authors' institutions, retracting the affected articles, and issuing public statements when necessary.
We are committed to upholding the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring that all parties involved in the publication process adhere to the highest ethical standards.
