Publication Ethics
- Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their submissions are original works and have not been published elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism or duplicate submission, is unacceptable. Authors should appropriately cite all sources and provide references for any borrowed content.
- Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors. It is essential to obtain consent from all authors before submitting a manuscript. Any changes to authorship should be communicated to the editorial office and agreed upon by all parties involved.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or evaluation of their work. This includes financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as biasing the research.
- Data Integrity and Transparency: Authors should accurately present their research findings and provide sufficient detail and supporting data to allow others to verify the results. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is unethical and unacceptable.
- Ethical Treatment of Subjects: Authors conducting research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to ethical standards and obtain appropriate approvals from institutional review boards or ethics committees. Informed consent must be obtained from all participants, and their rights and privacy should be protected.
- Review Process: The peer review process should be conducted objectively and impartially. Reviewers should provide constructive feedback and refrain from personal or derogatory remarks. Editors should ensure the confidentiality of the peer review process and handle all submissions with fairness and integrity.
- Publication Decisions: Editorial decisions should be based on the significance, originality, and validity of the research, as well as its relevance to the journal's scope and readership. Decisions should not be influenced by factors such as the authors' race, gender, nationality, or institutional affiliation.
- Corrections and Retractions: If errors or inaccuracies are identified in published articles, authors should promptly notify the journal's editors and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions as necessary. This ensures the integrity and credibility of the scholarly record.
- Copyright and Licensing: Authors should respect copyright laws and obtain necessary permissions for any third-party material included in their submissions. Authors should also agree to the journal's licensing terms and grant the publisher the right to distribute and disseminate their work.
- Conduct and Professionalism: All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, are expected to adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism. Any misconduct or unethical behavior will be thoroughly investigated and may result in sanctions, including rejection of submissions, retraction of published articles, or suspension of editorial duties.
