Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

Introduction

The journal adheres to internationally accepted ethical standards in scholarly publishing. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all necessary measures to prevent publication malpractice. Authors submitting to this journal confirm that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous.
Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.

The final decision regarding publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ recommendations.

  • Editorial decisions are based on:
    • originality
    • relevance
    • methodological soundness
    • clarity of presentation

Plagiarism Policy

The journal strictly checks for plagiarism.

  • All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools such as:
    • Turnitin
  • Acceptable similarity index: below 15% (excluding references and quotations)
  • Manuscripts with high plagiarism will be rejected immediately

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure:

  • The work is original
  • Proper citations are provided
  • No data fabrication or falsification
  • The manuscript is not submitted to multiple journals simultaneously

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for:

  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Ensuring fair and unbiased decisions
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest
  • Taking action in case of ethical violations

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must:

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Identify relevant published work not cited
  • Report any ethical concerns

Conflict of Interest

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the evaluation process.

Copyright & Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work
  • Articles are published under open-access policy
  • Proper acknowledgment must be given when reused

Retraction Policy

The journal may retract published articles in cases of:

  • Proven plagiarism
  • Fraudulent data
  • Ethical violations

A retraction notice will be published clearly stating the reason.

Complaints & Appeals

Authors may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions by contacting the journal through the official email

Contact Email for Ethics Issues:
prithivraj@scientificforefront.org

This journal follows international publication ethics guidelines and best practices, including those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).