Publishing Malpractice Policy

Publication Ethics

In handling all aspects of publication ethics, particularly those related to research misconduct and scientific publication violations, this journal follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). In addition, the journal emphasizes the importance of implementing ethical research standards as outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, which apply to all publications involving human or animal subjects.

Publication ethics is an essential issue that must be clearly defined to improve the global quality of research. This section outlines the standards of responsibility for editors, reviewers, and authors. The publisher does not have the authority to interfere with the scientific integrity of article content and is responsible only for ensuring that the publication process proceeds in a timely manner.

Editor Responsibilities

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on their intellectual content without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political views.

Confidentiality

Information regarding submitted manuscripts must be disclosed only to the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher when necessary.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Unpublished information disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by editors for their own research purposes without written consent from the author.

Publication Decisions

The editorial board is responsible for deciding which articles are suitable for publication based on scientific validity and contribution to readers and researchers. Editors follow editorial policies and applicable legal requirements concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult other editors or reviewers during the decision-making process.

Manuscript Review

Each manuscript must first be evaluated by the editor to ensure originality through a rigorous peer-review process. Editors must clearly explain the peer-review process in the author guidelines and select reviewers with appropriate expertise who are free from conflicts of interest.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

The peer-review process assists editors in making editorial decisions and helps authors improve the quality of their articles through scientific feedback.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or unable to complete the review within the specified time must promptly notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without permission from the editor.

Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers must provide clear arguments supported by evidence.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors. Any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other published works must be reported to the editor.

Conflict of Interest

Information obtained through the peer-review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers must not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest with authors, institutions, or related organizations.

Author Responsibilities

Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate account of the research conducted and provide an objective discussion of its significance. Research data must be presented correctly and include sufficient detail to allow replication. False or inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior.

 

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that manuscripts are entirely original works and appropriately cite all sources used. If data fabrication or falsification is suspected, authors must provide clarification to the editor.

Multiple Publication

Authors must not submit the same research manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Such practice constitutes unethical publishing behavior.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper recognition must be given to the work of others through appropriate citation of publications that influenced the reported research.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All major contributors must be listed as co-authors. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all authors approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.