Responsibility

Responsibility of Authors

• Authors must ensure their submitted work is completely original and free from plagiarism. Any reuse of others’ work must be properly cited to respect intellectual property rights.
• All data and research findings should be accurately reported, avoiding any fabrication or falsification to maintain trustworthiness.
• Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or presentation of their research.
• Ethical approvals must be obtained for studies involving human participants or animals, and authors should follow relevant ethical guidelines.
• Before submission, authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and take responsibility for its content.
• Authors should promptly respond to any editorial or reviewer requests and revise their manuscripts accordingly.
• Proper citation practices must be followed, and duplicate or redundant publications are strictly prohibited.
• All listed authors should have significantly contributed to the research and must agree to the manuscript submission.
• If errors are identified after publication, authors must promptly notify the journal to issue corrections or retractions as needed.
• Compliance with the journal’s submission guidelines and ethical policies is mandatory for all authors.

 

Responsibilities of Editors

• Editors must manage manuscript submissions impartially, ensuring decisions are based solely on academic merit and relevance.
• They oversee a confidential, double-blind peer-review process that guarantees fairness and prevents bias.
• Editors should maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and protect reviewer identities at all times.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed transparently to avoid compromising editorial decisions.
• Editors are responsible for promptly addressing ethical issues such as plagiarism or research misconduct.
• Clear and timely communication with authors, reviewers, and publishers is essential throughout the editorial process.
• Editors must ensure that all editorial policies and ethical standards are strictly followed.
• Providing guidance and support to reviewers helps maintain the quality and integrity of manuscript evaluations.
• Decisions on publication should be transparent and based on rigorous scholarly criteria.
• Editors should promote accountability and uphold the highest ethical standards in all editorial activities.

 

Responsibility of Reviewers

• Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback to help improve manuscript quality.
• Confidentiality regarding the manuscript content and the identities of authors and reviewers must be strictly maintained.
• Reviewers should declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment to ensure impartiality.
• They must accept review requests only when they have the necessary expertise to provide an informed evaluation.
• Information gained through peer review should not be used for personal advantage or disclosed inappropriately.
• Reviews should be conducted fairly, without bias or discrimination of any kind.
• Reviewers must offer clear, detailed comments to support authors in improving their work.
• Any suspected ethical issues or misconduct discovered during review should be reported to the editors immediately.
• Intellectual property rights of authors must be respected throughout the review process.
• Reviewers should complete their assessments within the agreed timelines to support efficient publication.

 

Responsibility of Publisher

• The publisher must uphold the journal’s ethical standards and support editorial independence at all times.
• Ensuring data privacy and secure handling of all submission and review information is a key responsibility.
• Providing robust technical infrastructure and resources ensures a smooth manuscript submission and publication process.
• The publisher is responsible for preserving published content’s integrity and long-term accessibility for the scholarly community.
• Facilitating transparent and open communication among authors, editors, and reviewers helps maintain trust.
• Allegations of ethical misconduct should be thoroughly investigated in cooperation with editors and relevant authorities.
• The publisher promotes awareness and education about ethical publishing practices among all stakeholders.
• Compliance with applicable laws, including copyright and data protection regulations, is mandatory.
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts helps maintain and enhance the journal’s quality and reputation.
• Transparency regarding fees, policies, and publication procedures ensures fairness and trust for all participants.