Publication Ethics Policy

Ejthad for Scientific Research adheres to the highest ethical standards in all aspects of the publishing process. The journal considers adherence to publishing ethics essential to maintaining the integrity of scientific research and the credibility of publications. This policy addresses the responsibilities of authors, referees, and the editorial board, as well as the procedures to be followed in cases of malpractice.

Publication Ethics - Authors' Responsibilities:

• Originality and Integrity: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been previously published elsewhere (except for abstracts or brief sections as part of a lecture or academic report). They must provide accurate and truthful data and refrain from falsifying or misrepresenting data.

• Avoiding Plagiarism: Authors must properly cite all sources and avoid any form of plagiarism (as detailed in the Plagiarism Policy).

• Authorship: All authors listed in the manuscript must meet the criteria for authorship (as detailed in the Authorship Policy).

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the research findings or interpretation (as detailed in the Conflicts of Interest Policy).

• Consent for Publication: All authors must consent to submitting the manuscript for publication and to the final version prior to publication.

• Retraction of Papers: If authors discover a fundamental error in their published work, they must immediately inform the editorial board and cooperate with them to withdraw or correct the article.

Publication Ethics - Responsibilities of Reviewers:

• Objectivity and Impartiality: Reviewers must evaluate research objectively and impartially based on its scientific quality, significance, and originality, without any personal or academic bias.

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the research being reviewed and not share any information about it with third parties without permission.

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to provide an impartial evaluation (as detailed in the Conflicts of Interest Policy) and decline to review the manuscript in such circumstances.

• Submission of Constructive and Timely Reports: Reviewers must submit detailed, constructive, and timely evaluation reports to assist the editorial board in decision-making and improve the quality of research.

Publishing Ethics - Editorial Board Responsibilities:

• Integrity and Fairness: The editorial board is committed to treating all authors and reviewers fairly and respectfully and making editorial decisions based on the scientific quality of the research without bias.

• Transparency: The editorial board must provide clear and transparent information about the publishing process and journal policies.

• Confidentiality: The editorial board maintains the confidentiality of author and reviewer information and the content of research during the review process.

• Handling Malpractice: The editorial board takes appropriate action to address any potential cases of malpractice (as described below).

• Publication Quality Assurance: The editorial board continuously strives to improve the quality of the journal's publications and maintain high academic standards.

Publishing Malpractice and Procedures:

Publishing malpractice includes various forms of unethical behavior, such as plagiarism, falsification of data, misrepresentation of data, submission of multiple manuscripts for publication in more than one journal at the same time, failure to disclose conflicts of interest, and copyright infringement.

If malpractice is suspected, the editorial board follows the following procedures:

1. Investigation: The editorial board conducts a preliminary investigation into allegations of malpractice. This may include contacting authors, referees, or relevant institutions.

2. Evidence Submission: The relevant parties are asked to provide evidence and respond to the allegations.

3. Decision-Making: Based on the results of the investigation and the evidence presented, the editorial board makes an appropriate decision. Actions taken may include:

• Rejecting the manuscript: If malpractice is found prior to publication.

• Retracting the article: If malpractice is found post-publication, the article is retracted and a notice of retraction is published explaining the reason.

• Institution Notification: The academic institution or employer of the author(s) involved in the malpractice may be notified.

• Ban on Future Publication: The author(s) involved in the malpractice may be prohibited from submitting further research for publication in the journal for a specified period of time.

The journal is committed to implementing this policy to ensure the highest standards of publishing ethics and maintain the credibility of published research.