Policies

The policies and guidelines on this page are in place to safeguard the quality and integrity of all forms of scholarly activity and research, as well as the reputations of our journal publications and the learned societies we represent.

Journal’s policy

Submission of an article implies that the work described has not been published previously (except as an abstract or as part of a published lecture or academic thesis), that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication has been approved by all authors and tacitly or explicitly by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that, if accepted, it will be published in its entirety. The authors bear full responsibility for the data’s factual accuracy and should seek all appropriate permissions before publishing. As a result, the authors are solely responsible for the content of their papers, and publication does not imply the editors’ or publisher’s approval. Plagiarism is checked on a regular basis for every submitted manuscript at our journals.

Review policy

There articles submitted to our journals will be go through double-blind peer-review process as the reviewer(s) and author(s)’ names will remain disclosed. All articles are sent to referees, who advise the editor on whether or not to accept them, based on the high standards expected and the assumption that the subject matter is original, has not been published before, and is not under consideration elsewhere. The editors do not reveal the names of the referees, but their opinions are sent to the authors for consideration. When submitting papers, authors are encouraged to give at least five names of experts in the topic.

Responsibility of the author(s)

When submitting to the our journals, all writers are expected to follow the following guidelines:

• The article is the authors’ original work, and it is not under consideration or review by any other publisher.
• The same or a comparable version of the article has not been published elsewhere. This involves publishing an article in many languages and repurposing large chunks of articles without acknowledging past publication.
• All authors are aware of the submission and have given their consent, as well as any potential conflict of interest – professional or financial – that may develop in connection with the paper.
• The qualifications for authorship are met by all authors.
• Authors must cite all relevant publications, including their own previously published studies that were used in or impacted the work.
• Private information gained through conversation, letter, or discussion should only be utilized and reported with the source’s express permission and acknowledged as a personal communication.
• There are no libelous, defamatory, or illegal statements in this article.
• If asked to offer a list of proposed reviewers, authors must provide accurate information for suitable reviewers with the necessary experience to assess the manuscript, ensuring that the suggested reviewers have no conflicts of interest.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the unintentional and/or unacknowledged use or replication of another’s work, language, or ideas. Plagiarism occurs when one researcher/author borrows another researcher/words, author’s language, or ideas without making it apparent in the article’s narrative or reference that this has occurred; that is, passing off a piece of research or text as his or her own.

• Authors, on the other hand, should be aware of self-plagiarism (redundant publication). This can happen when an author publishes items in an article that he or she has previously published in other works but does not make any reference to them.
• Plagiarism can be committed by duplicating “substantial” portions of a work without providing suitable recognition, as well as by copying “literal” copies of other authors’ work without making proper acknowledgement. Plagiarism can also occur when someone paraphrases another’s work without acknowledging it. 
• Authors, on the other hand, should be aware of self-plagiarism (redundant publication). This can happen when an author publishes items in an article that he or she has previously published in other works but does not make any reference to them. Plagiarism can be committed by duplicating “substantial” portions of a work without providing suitable recognition, as well as by copying “literal” copies of other authors’ work without making proper acknowledgement. Plagiarism can also occur when someone paraphrases another’s work without acknowledging it. Self-plagiarism is just as bad as plagiarism by others, especially when the copyright of a published paper has been assigned to a publisher, learned society, or other third party. It must be avoided. All sources must be made public.
• Authors should be informed that journal’s editor may check submissions for originality at random on occasion. Submissions may be reviewed using automated software packages and/or compared to the Crosscheck database. Authors should not interpret this as a sign of guilt; rather, it is a routine, random method used to maintain the journal’s integrity. We make articles published in our journals available to Crosscheck whenever possible to assist preserve authors’ rights and prevent plagiarism.
• Publication in many or duplicate forms: An author’s multiple publication or submission of the same study to several publications is known as redundant publication. This covers the translation of an article into multiple languages. It includes repurposing large chunks of papers without acknowledging past publication. Multiple study submissions or publications are unethical. It wastes the time of the editors and reviewers who contribute to the production of scientific journals by forming research communities.
• Any related papers by any of the authors of the article that have been submitted to the same or other journals must be informed to the editors of our journal to which they submit their work.
• Authors should be aware that submitting substantially similar articles to many journals, where the phrasing may differ but the end result is essentially the same, is also considered repetitive publication.
• The practice of fragmenting research findings in order to expand the number of potential papers available for publishing should be strongly discouraged. Any paper found to have been submitted to more than one journal, or to be under consideration by more than one journal, will be rejected immediately. Sanctions such as a prohibition on submitting any more publications for a set length of time may be considered.
• Sources are acknowledged: All times where authors have used or been influenced by the work of others, including their own previously published articles and research material, should be explicitly cited, referenced, and acknowledged by the authors. If text is copied word for word, the source must be acknowledged and the text must be enclosed in quote marks. If the original content is paraphrased or duplicated with minimal changes, the source must be acknowledged. Extensive passages of text must not be reproduced without the permission of the author(s) and the copyright holder. Information gained through talk, letter, or discussion should only be utilized and reported with the source’s explicit permission and acknowledged as a personal communication.

Responsibility of Reviewers and Peer-evaluation

• To only accept the review if they possess the knowledge to provide an objective evaluation of the work.
• To only accept reviews if they are satisfied they can complete them in the time range specified by the Editorial office.
• Please note any potential conflicts of interest associated with this evaluation.
• Any relevant published work not referenced in the essay should be brought to the attention of the reviewers.
• If “text and data recycling” or “redundant or duplicate publication” is found in the submitted work, the reviewers are obligated to promptly notify the Editors.
• Reviewers are expected to maintain the integrity of the peer review process and abstain from using any information gained from the examination of the submitted work for their own benefit.
• Papers written by Editorial board members are assessed by reviewers who are not on the Editorial board to prevent any appearance of bias. In such a circumstance, we’ll look for reviewers in different parts of the world.

Responsibility of Editors

• All contributions will be put through a swift yet fair peer-review and editing process by the editors. Editors-in-chief, Section editors, and Managing editors all place a premium on speedy publication.
• The choice to approve or reject a submission to the our journals is ultimately left up to the discretion of the editors. This judgement, however, must be made independently of any religious, national, political, or other biases in order to be fair to all authors.
• If editors come across circumstantial evidence that authors have committed research or publishing misconduct, they should voice their concerns and take swift action.

Permissions

If a large amount of research material, tables, photos, or quotations are used in an article, the author must obtain permission and fully recognize the owner and/or copyright owner.

Authorship

• Authorship should be restricted to those who made a meaningful contribution to the work covered and who share responsibility and accountability for the outcomes.
• Authorship should be confined to individuals who meet all of the following criteria, according to the guidelines:
• Significant contributions to idea and design, data collecting, data analysis, and data interpretation
• Developing or rewriting the article critically for essential intellectual substance and, Final approval of the published version
• Others who contributed significantly to the research but did not fit the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged as contributors in the acknowledgements.
• Authorship is not defined by the acquisition of funds, the collection of data, or the overall supervision of the research group. For the sake of status or their own referencing quota, those who did not make a significant contribution should not be included as contributing authors.
• Individuals who assume direct responsibility for the manuscript should be identified for research done by big, multi-center organizations. These people should meet all of the authorship requirements.
• COPE offers a helpful guidance for writers on authorship management and resolving disputes. 

Note: Our publication house in new yet. So, we are nor registered with COPE (Committee of Publications and Ethics) yet but we follow the guidelines of COPE and encourage the editors, authors, reviewers to follow the same.

Changes to authorship after acceptance

The addition, deletion, or rearranging of author names in the authorship list of accepted publications is covered by this policy. Before the accepted article is published in an issue, the following steps must be taken:

• Requests for modifications to the authorship must be addressed to the managing editor by the appropriate author. This includes requests to:
  • add or remove authors
  • alter the order of authors
  • change the corresponding author
• The request must include: I the rationale for the change; and ii) signed confirmation (by e-mail, fax, or letter) from all authors (including those who will be added or deleted) that they agree to the change.
• This policy applies to Advance Articles that have been published online.
• After the accepted article has been published in an issue, changes to authorship will normally not be made. In the first instance, the applicable author should contact the managing editor with the above-mentioned information. The academic editor will discuss any requests.

Disclaimer of liability

Authors must make every effort to ensure that the information they contribute is free of fabricated data, reference omissions, and false assertions. Personal, critical, or insulting remarks and charges against fellow researchers, coworkers, or other individuals should be avoided by authors. While critical examination of other academics’ work is permissible, libelous or actionable information should not be presented.

Sanctions

It is a condition of submission to the our journals that all authors of any article found to be in violation of good practice after due process take responsibility for this violation, which will be sanctioned at the Publisher’s and Editors’ discretion. Retraction of a published article; publication of a note of correction or apology; prohibition of future submissions by any author for a set term; and/or notice of the authors’ department or organization are examples of punishments.