Publication Ethic

For Authors

Accuracy: Authors must present original, honest, and accurate work supported by reliable data. Any fabrication or misrepresentation of data is considered a serious ethical violation.

Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under review or published elsewhere. Proper citation is required for all references. Plagiarism will be checked using plagiarism detection tools.

Duplicate Submission: Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical and may result in permanent rejection.

Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must acknowledge all relevant sources and contributions from others, including academic references and technical support.

Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the outcomes or interpretation of their research.

Revisions and Corrections: If significant errors are discovered after publication, authors are responsible for promptly notifying the editor to issue a correction or retraction in line with COPE policy.

 

For Editors

Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts will be published, based on peer review results, journal scope, and scholarly merit.

Fairness and Objectivity: Manuscripts must be evaluated on academic content alone, regardless of the authors’ background, ethnicity, gender, religion, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality: Editors and staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not misuse any information obtained through the editorial process.

Conflicts of Interest: Editors with potential conflicts of interest should recuse themselves from handling the manuscript and assign it to another editor.

 

For Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decision: Reviewers assist the editorial team by offering objective evaluations and constructive feedback for manuscript improvement.

Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively with clear and supportive reasoning. Personal criticism of the author is not permitted.

Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review are confidential and should not be shared or used for personal gain.

Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must decline to review a manuscript if they have any conflicts of interest due to relationships with the authors or institutions involved.

 

For Publisher

Editorial Independence: The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are made independently, free from commercial or external influences.

Ethical Compliance: The publisher is responsible for ensuring all published articles comply with COPE ethical standards.

Transparency and Integrity: The publisher promotes transparency throughout the editorial and publication process and supports ethical research practices.

Intellectual Property Rights: The publisher safeguards the copyright and intellectual property rights of authors in accordance with applicable laws.