Publication Ethics

Journal publications ethics aim to ensure that the authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process follow ethical principles and standards. Here are some key responsibilities for each role:

a) Author Responsibilities:
  • The authors should ensure that their work is original and not plagiarized. The similarity report and AI detection for each manuscript using Turnitin must be less than 30% or else will be rejected.
  • They should clearly and accurately present their research findings and methods.
  • Authors must ensure that their research has been conducted ethically and in compliance with relevant guidelines.
  • Authors should acknowledge all sources of funding for their research and any conflicts of interest.
  • They should ensure that all co-authors have contributed significantly to the research.
  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research.
b) Reviewer Responsibilities:
  • Reviewers should conduct an objective and thorough review of the manuscript.
  • They must maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and the review process.
  • Reviewers should declare any conflicts of interest that could influence their review.
  • They should provide constructive feedback and suggestions to improve the manuscript.
  • Reviewers must assess the manuscript solely based on its quality and relevance, and not based on personal biases or preferences.
c) Editor Responsibilities:
  • Editors should ensure that the journal maintains high ethical standards in all aspects of the publication process.
  • They must evaluate manuscripts objectively and without any discrimination.
  • Editors should maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and the review process.
  • They must ensure that reviewers provide constructive and unbiased feedback.
  • Editors must declare any conflicts of interest that could influence their decision-making process.

Overall, authors, reviewers, and editors play important roles in maintaining the integrity and quality of scientific publications. Adhering to ethical principles and standards is crucial for ensuring the trustworthiness of published research.