Publication Ethics

1. Authorship and Contributions

  • All authors listed in a publication must have made significant contributions to the research, writing, or analysis.

  • Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study.

  • All contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately.

  • Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original and has not been submitted elsewhere.

2. Plagiarism and Originality

  • Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and properly cite or quote any work and/or words from other authors.

  • Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism or redundant publication, is unethical and unacceptable.

  • Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected or retracted if already published.

3. Data Integrity and Fabrication

  • Authors must provide accurate and reliable data to support their findings.

  • Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is strictly prohibited.

  • Authors should retain raw data and provide access upon reasonable request for verification.

4. Conflict of Interest

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research or interpretations.

  • Reviewers and editors must also disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary.

5. Ethical Considerations in Research

  • Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals.

  • Informed consent must be obtained from all human participants where applicable.

  • Studies should be conducted with integrity and respect for the subjects involved.

6. Peer Review Process

  • Manuscripts must undergo a fair and unbiased peer-review process.

  • Reviewers should provide constructive feedback and evaluate submissions objectively.

  • Any confidential information or insights gained through peer review must not be used for personal advantage.

7. Transparency and Corrections

  • Authors must disclose all sources of funding and support.

  • If errors or inaccuracies are discovered in a published work, authors must promptly notify the journal and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

8. Retraction and Withdrawal Policy

  • Articles may be retracted if significant errors, ethical breaches, or misconduct are discovered.

  • The journal reserves the right to withdraw or retract a publication in case of proven misconduct or unethical practices.

9. Editorial Responsibilities

  • Editors must ensure that the review process is fair, unbiased, and confidential.

  • Editors should not have any conflicts of interest regarding the manuscripts they handle.

  • Decisions on publication should be based solely on scholarly merit and relevance to the field.

10. Handling Misconduct

  • Allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly by the journal or relevant authorities.

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must cooperate with investigations and take appropriate corrective actions if misconduct is confirmed.

By adhering to these ethical guidelines, we uphold the integrity and credibility of scholarly publishing, ensuring that research remains trustworthy and valuable to the academic community.