1. Ethics for Author (s)

1.1. Originality and Plagiarism

Submissions of manuscripts for publication must be original; they cannot be under consideration for publication elsewhere or have been published before. When using someone else's work, authors should give due credit to the original author and refrain from plagiarism. Furthermore, plagiarism should not exceed 15%.

1.2. Authorship

The list of authors should only include individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research. It is not appropriate to list someone as authors if they have not made a significant contribution. The author should additionally confirm that every co-author has viewed and accepted the manuscript's final version.

1.3. Conflict of Interest

Disclosure of interests that might seem to impair one's capacity to present or review work fairly is required of editors, writers, and peer reviewers. These could include pertinent financial interests (stock, patent, consultancy, or speech fees, for instance) as well as private, political, or religious ones.

1.4. Data Integrity

The accuracy and completeness of the information included in the manuscript are the responsibility of the authors. Avoiding selective reporting or manipulating data is advised.

1.5. Multiple, Duplicative or simultaneous Publication

It is unacceptable to submit the same work to many journals at the same time as this is considered unethical publishing practice. It is not advisable for an author to publish their work in multiple journals. An article that has already been submitted to another journal should not be submitted by the author.

1.6. Acknowledgement of Sources

To show intellectual integrity, appreciation for other people's contributions, and commitment to the ethical and academic standards of publication, one should acknowledge their sources. Additionally, it enables readers to identify the original sources for additional research and to confirm the information provided. Publications that have influenced the understanding of the reported work's nature should be cited by authors.

1.7. Errors in Published Work
When authors discover a mistake in a published article, it is their responsibility to notify the journal editor, work with him or her to edit the article, and submit the updated version to the publication. The author is authorized to make three revisions to the article after it is published.

 

  1. Ethics for Editor

2.1. Fairness and Impartiality

The editor will review submissions without taking into account the writers' political philosophy, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or place of birth.

2.2. Transparency

Editors ought to be open and honest about their editing processes, including the steps involved in peer review, the publication schedule, and any potential conflicts of interest.

2.3. Respect for Authors

Editors ought to uphold the writers' rights to their intellectual property while offering helpful criticism and assistance all through the publishing process.
2.4. Confidentiality

Editors should only disclose author manuscripts to appropriate editorial staff members and reviewers as Confidential Documents.

2.5. Publication Decisions

The decision of which of the papers submitted to the journal shall be published will rest with the Editor-in-Chief.

2.6. Conflict of Interest

Editors should abstain from managing the relevant publication process and evaluating the work of writers or researchers with whom they have a conflict of interest or affinity.

2.7. Plagiarism and Copyright

Editors must exercise caution when identifying and stopping plagiarism and make sure that all content is authentic or appropriately credited. Additionally, they must abide by copyright rules and, when needed, get authorization before using any copyrighted content.

  1. Ethics for Reviewer

3.1. Contribute to the Publication Process

This procedure, which is extremely important, is used to confirm the validity, originality, and authenticity of articles before they are published. The reviewer should decline the work offer if he is aware that he is incapable of handling this process or will not be able to do it in time.

3.2 Upholding Scientific Integrity

To ensure the rigorous standards of the scientific process by taking part in the peer-review system.

3.3 Confidentiality

The author's article should be regarded as confidential by the reviewer. Without the editor's consent, the reviewer shall not contact the author or disclose his report or the article's content to any other parties. It is not permitted for reviewers to duplicate the submissions for their own needs.

4.4 Identification of Ethical Issues

Reviews ought to be morally upright and notify the editor of any issues that may develop. When comparable information appears in other published articles that the reviewer is aware of and that the author was not informed about, it raises ethical concerns.
4.5. Ensuring Journal Integrity

Reviewers should aid to preserve the journal's quality and restore the journal's integrity by identifying the research that is not valid.

4.6 Fairness & Conflicting Commitments

In the review process, the reviewer needs to be impartial and objective. The reviewer has an ethical and impartial obligation to carry out their duty.

4.7 Professional Development

In addition to honing his abilities, the reviewer needs to be conscious of how his activities during the review are being assessed and performed.