Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

 

The Journal is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics and works strictly against all forms of malpractice. We strictly adhere to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure the reliability of scientific knowledge.

1. Authors' Responsibilities:

  • Originality & Plagiarism: Submitted manuscripts must be original. Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are strictly prohibited. All papers are screened via (Plagiarism Checker X), and the similarity index must not exceed 25%.

  • Data Accuracy: Authors must provide accurate data and honest results. Fabrication or falsification of data is a serious ethical violation and grounds for immediate rejection.

  • Proper Authorship: All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research. Any potential Conflict of Interest (financial or academic) must be disclosed.

  • Ethical Approvals: Research involving human subjects, animals, or sensitive data must clearly state that all necessary ethical approvals were obtained.

2. Reviewers' Responsibilities:

  • Objectivity: Manuscripts must be evaluated objectively based on scientific merit, free from personal bias.

  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and refrain from sharing or using the data before publication.

  • Integrity: Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest and decline reviews where a personal or professional connection to the author exists.

3. Editorial Board Responsibilities:

  • Fairness: Publication decisions are made solely on scientific merit, without discrimination regarding race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.

  • Accountability: The board acts firmly and transparently regarding any allegations of research misconduct.

4. Handling Misconduct Procedures: If misconduct is suspected (e.g., plagiarism, data falsification), the journal follows these steps:

  1. Conduct an initial internal investigation and evidence review.

  2. Communicate with the parties involved to request clarifications.

  3. If proven, corrective actions are taken, including: (Manuscript rejection, retraction of published work, publishing a formal correction/retraction notice, or banning the author from future submissions and notifying their respective institution).