Publication Ethics

  1. Authorship and Originality: Authors must guarantee that their submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere. All authors should have made significant contributions to the research and should be listed appropriately. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
  2. Data Integrity and Reproducibility: Authors should present accurate and truthful data, and they should retain raw data for a reasonable time after publication for potential verification. Any manipulation or fabrication of data is unethical.
  3. Conflict of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any financial or personal relationships that could potentially bias their work. This includes funding sources and affiliations that may present a conflict of interest.
  4. Ethical Treatment of Subjects: Research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to ethical standards and guidelines. Authors should provide evidence of ethical approval for studies involving such subjects.
  5. Review Process: The peer review process should be fair, unbiased, and confidential. Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest and should evaluate manuscripts objectively based on their academic merit.
  6. Editorial Integrity: Editors should handle submissions impartially, without regard to factors such as the authors' nationality, race, gender, or institutional affiliation. Editorial decisions should be based solely on the quality and relevance of the research.
  7. Transparency and Corrections: Authors should promptly notify the journal if they discover errors in their published work, and corrections should be issued transparently. Editors should also be open to publishing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.
  8. Copyright and Licensing: Authors should understand and comply with the journal's policies regarding copyright and licensing agreements. Proper attribution of sources and permissions for any third-party content should be obtained.
  9. Publication Malpractice: Any suspected cases of unethical behavior, such as plagiarism, fraudulent data, or conflicts of interest, should be reported to the journal's editorial board for investigation.
  10. Continuing Education: Authors, reviewers, and editors should stay informed about evolving ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing, and they should engage in ongoing education to maintain ethical conduct.