Publication Ethics

As an author, adhering to ethical standards in the publication process is of utmost importance. This guide outlines the key ethical considerations you should follow to maintain the integrity of your research and ensure responsible publication practices.

1. Authorship and Contribution:

  • Ensure that all individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research are listed as authors.
  • Clearly define the specific contributions of each author in the manuscript.
  • Obtain permission from all authors before submitting the manuscript for publication.
  • Do not engage in gift authorship (listing individuals who did not contribute) or ghost authorship (omitting deserving authors).

2. Plagiarism and Originality:

  • Ensure that the work is entirely original and does not contain any plagiarized content.
  • Properly cite and reference all sources of information, ideas, and data used in the manuscript.
  • Do not engage in self-plagiarism by reusing substantial portions of your previously published work without proper citation and acknowledgment.

3. Data Integrity and Research Ethics:

  • Accurately report and interpret research findings, without manipulating or falsifying data.
  • Adhere to ethical principles and guidelines in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
  • Obtain necessary approvals from ethical review boards or committees for research involving human participants or animal subjects.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.

4. Duplicate Publication and Concurrent Submissions:

  • Ensure that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere, either in part or in whole.
  • If the manuscript builds upon previously published work, clearly cite and reference the previous publications.
  • Do not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals concurrently, as this constitutes unethical publication practice.

5. Acknowledgments and Funding Sources:

  • Properly acknowledge all individuals and organizations that contributed to the research, such as funding agencies, collaborators, or editorial assistance.
  • Disclose all sources of funding for the research and any potential conflicts of interest related to funding sources.

6. Respect for Human Participants and Animals:

  • Ensure that research involving human participants or animal subjects adheres to ethical principles and guidelines.
  • Obtain informed consent from human participants and follow protocols for humane treatment of animals.
  • Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of research participants.

7. Adherence to Journal Policies and Guidelines:

  • Carefully review and follow the specific publication ethics guidelines and policies of the journal you are submitting to.
  • Respond promptly and accurately to any queries or requests from the editorial team during the publication process.