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Publication Ethics

Ensuring Integrity, Transparency, and Excellence in Scholarly Publishing

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Publication Ethics Policy

The International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology (IJSAT) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. All authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers are expected to adhere to ethical principles throughout the publication process.

Integrity

Ensuring honesty and transparency in research and publication.

Accountability

Maintaining responsibility throughout the publication process.

Quality

Promoting rigorous peer review and scholarly excellence.

  • Submit original and unpublished work.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of research findings.
  • Provide proper citations and acknowledgements.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Obtain necessary ethical approvals where applicable.
  • Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data.
  • Identify all contributors appropriately as authors.

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
  • Identify relevant published work not cited.
  • Disclose potential conflicts of interest.
  • Complete reviews within agreed timelines.
  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit.

  • Make fair and unbiased editorial decisions.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Ensure an impartial peer-review process.
  • Prevent conflicts of interest.
  • Take action against unethical practices.
  • Promote publication integrity.

IJSAT has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism.

  • All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection tools.
  • Direct copying without citation is unacceptable.
  • Self-plagiarism must be avoided.
  • Manuscripts with substantial plagiarism may be rejected immediately.

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the publication process.

  • Published articles may be corrected when errors are identified.
  • Articles may be retracted in cases of misconduct.
  • Retraction notices will remain permanently accessible.
  • Transparency will be maintained throughout the process.

Research Misconduct

The following practices constitute research misconduct:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data Fabrication
  • Data Falsification
  • Duplicate Submission
  • Duplicate Publication
  • Citation Manipulation
  • Authorship Manipulation
  • Undisclosed Conflicts
  • Ethical Violations

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

IJSAT is dedicated to promoting ethical research, transparent publication practices, and scholarly excellence for the benefit of the global academic community.

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