At Journal by VISWAM PUBLICATIONS , we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our publishing process. Our Publication Ethics Policy outlines the responsibilities and ethical guidelines for authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure that all published research is of the highest quality and adheres to the principles of academic honesty.
1. Author Responsibilities
Originality and plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and does not plagiarize from other sources. All ideas, data, and text taken from other works must be appropriately cited. Manuscripts that involve plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will be rejected and may be reported to relevant institutions.
Data integrity and reproducibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring that the data and results presented in their manuscript are accurate and verifiable. They must provide sufficient details to allow the results to be reproduced and must not manipulate or fabricate data.
Conflicts of interest: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence their research or its interpretation. Full transparency about funding sources, institutional affiliations, and any competing interests is required.
Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be included as authors. All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission and be aware of their responsibilities.
Ethical approval: Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical guidelines, particularly when involving human or animal subjects. Appropriate ethical approvals, consents, and permissions must be obtained and clearly stated in the manuscript.
2. Reviewer Responsibilities
Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential. They should not share or use any content from the manuscript for personal or professional advantage.
Fair and constructive review: Reviewers are expected to provide unbiased, objective, and constructive feedback. Reviews should be based solely on the quality and scientific merit of the manuscript, not on personal views or preferences.
Conflict of interest: Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest before agreeing to review a manuscript. If there is any personal, academic, or financial conflict with the manuscript or its authors, reviewers should recuse themselves from the review process.
3. Editor Responsibilities
Impartiality and fairness: Editors should handle submissions based on their scientific merit and relevance to the journal’s scope, regardless of the authors’ identities, affiliations, or personal characteristics. All decisions should be based on the quality of the research and the integrity of the scientific process.
Confidentiality: Editors must ensure that all manuscript-related information is kept confidential and not disclosed to third parties, except to reviewers and other parties involved in the publication process.
Conflict of interest: Editors should avoid situations where their personal or professional interests may interfere with the review process. If an editor has a conflict of interest with a manuscript, they must recuse themselves from making any editorial decisions regarding that submission.
Handling of allegations of misconduct: Editors are responsible for investigating any allegations of research misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical behavior. If misconduct is suspected, the journal will follow a transparent process, including notifying the relevant institutions, and take appropriate actions (e.g., issuing retractions, corrections, or re-evaluating the manuscript).
4. Publication Ethics and Malpractice
Plagiarism and duplicate publication: Manuscripts found to involve plagiarism or duplicate publication will be rejected. In cases of suspected plagiarism, the journal will use plagiarism detection tools and consult relevant ethical guidelines. Authors found guilty of such misconduct may face retraction or publication bans.
Retractions and corrections: If significant errors, misconduct, or ethical violations are discovered after publication, the journal will take appropriate corrective actions, including issuing retractions, corrections, or clarifications. Retractions will be made publicly visible, with a clear statement of the reason for the retraction.
Redundant publication and salami slicing: Authors should avoid publishing the same research or data in multiple journals (redundant publication) without significant new analysis or results. Manuscripts that split findings into multiple publications (“salami slicing”) without valid justification will be rejected.
5. Transparency and Accountability
Open peer review: Journal by VISWAM PUBLICATIONS may operate an open peer review process, where reviewer comments and authors’ responses are published alongside the article, if the authors opt for transparency in peer review. Otherwise, the default double blind peer review policy will be maintained. Transparency in the review process enhances trust in the integrity of published research.
Data availability: Authors are encouraged to make their data publicly available in open repositories to promote transparency and reproducibility. If data cannot be shared due to ethical or privacy concerns, authors should provide a clear explanation.
Contact Information
For questions related to publication ethics, or to report suspected misconduct, please contact the editorial office at:
VISWAM PUBLICATIONS
https://viswampublications.com/contact-us/
Conclusion
Journal by VISWAM PUBLICATIONS is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, ensuring that all research published in the journal is credible, ethical, and contributes positively to the scientific community. We expect authors, reviewers, and editors to act with integrity and professionalism in every aspect of the publication process.