Publication Ethics

Author Responsibilities

  1. Originality and Plagiarism:

    • Authors must ensure that their work is original and does not contain plagiarized material. All data, ideas, or text borrowed from other works must be properly cited.

  2. Data Integrity:

    • Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data presented in their manuscripts. Ethical standards must be maintained in data collection and analysis.

  3. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:

    • Authors should disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that may influence their work.

  4. Authorship Criteria:

    • All individuals listed as authors must have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.

  5. Ethical Compliance:

    • Authors must adhere to ethical guidelines concerning research involving human or animal subjects, including obtaining necessary approvals and informed consent.

  6. Timely Communication:

    • Authors are expected to respond to reviewer comments promptly and submit revisions within the stipulated timeframe.

Editor Responsibilities

  1. Decision-Making:

    • The editor is responsible for making unbiased decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts based on the quality and significance of the work and reviewer feedback.

  2. Fairness and Impartiality:

    • Editors should treat all submissions fairly, without any discrimination or bias based on the authors' affiliations or other factors.

  3. Confidentiality:

    • Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts and the identities of authors and reviewers throughout the review process.

  4. Ethical Oversight:

    • Editors are responsible for ensuring that published research adheres to ethical standards, including checking for plagiarism and confirming compliance with ethical guidelines.

  5. Conflict of Interest:

    • Editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the decision-making process for manuscripts that may pose a conflict.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  1. Objective Evaluation:

    • Reviewers are expected to provide an objective and impartial evaluation of the manuscript, identifying both strengths and weaknesses.

  2. Timeliness:

    • Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe and inform the editor of any potential delays.

  3. Confidentiality:

    • Reviewers must treat the manuscript and their comments as confidential and should not discuss them with others.

  4. Constructive Feedback:

    • Reviewers should provide constructive criticism and actionable suggestions for improvement to assist authors in refining their work.

  5. Conflict of Interest:

    • Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest that could compromise their impartiality in the review process.

Acknowledgment of Sources

  • Authors must appropriately acknowledge all sources of funding and contributions from individuals or organizations that supported their research. All prior work should be cited correctly, and any significant contributions that do not qualify for authorship should be acknowledged in the manuscript.