Publication ethics

Publication Ethics

 

Authors' Ethical Responsibilities

1. All listed authors must have made significant contributions and approved the manuscript prior to submission.
2. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and funding sources.
3. Submitted manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
4. Authors must avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
5. Research data must be accurate and not fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.
6. Research involving humans or animals must receive ethical approval.
7. Authors must notify the journal if significant errors are discovered after publication.

Reviewers' Ethical Responsibilities

1. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
2. Manuscripts should be evaluated objectively and fairly.
3. Reviewers must decline review if conflicts of interest exist.
4. Constructive and respectful feedback should be provided.
5. Suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns must be reported to the editor.

Editors' Ethical Responsibilities

1. Editorial decisions must be based on academic merit.
2. Editors must maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
3. Editors must avoid conflicts of interest.
4. Complaints and ethical concerns must be handled transparently.
5. Editors should ensure plagiarism screening and research integrity.

Editorial Board Ethical Responsibilities

1. Support the journal’s publication ethics and integrity.
2. Provide academic and policy guidance.
3. Maintain manuscript confidentiality.
4. Avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Promote transparency and credibility of the journal.