Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics in Academic Journals

Authors must not submit articles that have been previously published or are under consideration by other journals.
Authors must adhere to research ethics and avoid plagiarism or misappropriation of others’ work.
Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal’s “Instructions for Authors.”
All listed authors must have made a genuine contribution to the research or manuscript preparation.
Proper citation of works, figures, or tables used in the manuscript is required, with sources clearly identified to avoid copyright infringement. (In the event of legal action, responsibility rests solely with the authors; the journal shall not be held liable.)
Authors must ensure the accuracy of references and cite only relevant works, avoiding excessive or unnecessary citations.
Authors are required to revise their manuscripts according to reviewers’ and editorial comments within the specified timeframe.
Authors must disclose funding sources (if any) and declare potential conflicts of interest.
Authors must not fabricate, falsify, distort, or selectively present data to support their conclusions.
Authors should avoid citing retracted publications unless the citation is directly related to the retraction process, in which case the retracted status must be clearly indicated in the references.

Editors are responsible for assessing the quality and suitability of manuscripts for publication in line with the journal’s scope and policy, emphasizing clarity, academic contribution, and originality.
Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding both authors and reviewers throughout the review process.
Editors must rigorously check for plagiarism using reliable detection tools. If plagiarism is detected, the review process must be suspended, and the corresponding author contacted for clarification prior to acceptance or rejection.
Editors must avoid conflicts of interest with both authors and reviewers.
Editors must not use any part of submitted manuscripts for their own work.
Editors should base publication decisions on the soundness of research methodology and the reliability of findings.
If plagiarism, data fabrication, or misconduct is identified and the authors refuse to retract their work, editors have the authority to retract the article without the authors’ consent, as part of their editorial responsibility.

Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review and must not disclose information to unauthorized parties.
If reviewers recognize a conflict of interest that may compromise their impartiality, they must inform the editor and decline the review.
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts within their area of expertise, considering the significance of the content, the quality of analysis, and the strength of the findings. They should also recommend additional relevant references if the authors have overlooked them. Personal opinions unsupported by evidence must not influence the evaluation.
Reviewers must not use any part of the manuscript for their own work.
If reviewers identify overlap or similarity with other works, they must promptly notify the editor.