Publication ethics are crucial for maintaining the integrity and credibility of academic journals. Here's a set of publication ethics guidelines for Master Journals:

  1. Authorship and Originality:

    • Authors must ensure that their submissions are original works, and any borrowed content is appropriately cited.
    • All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and approved the final version of the manuscript.
    • Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work.

  2. Plagiarism and Duplication:

    • Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Authors must not submit work that contains verbatim or substantial paraphrased content from other sources without proper citation.
    • Manuscripts submitted to Master Journals must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere, nor should they have been previously published.

  3. Data and Reproducibility:

    • Authors should provide accurate and complete data and ensure reproducibility of their findings to the extent possible.
    • Any manipulation or falsification of data is strictly prohibited.

  4. Peer Review Process:

    • Master Journals employ a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and validity of published research.
    • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality regarding the content of the manuscripts they review and must declare any conflicts of interest.
    • Editors are responsible for selecting appropriate reviewers and ensuring timely and fair review processes.

  5. Editorial Responsibilities:

    • Editors must handle all submissions fairly and impartially, regardless of authorship, affiliation, or any other bias.
    • Editorial decisions should be based on the merit of the work and its relevance to the journal's scope.
    • Editors should promptly address any concerns related to publication ethics and misconduct.

  6. Ethical Treatment of Subjects:

    • Research involving human subjects or animals must comply with ethical standards and regulations.
    • Authors should obtain informed consent from human participants and ensure the welfare of animals used in research.

  7. Corrections and Retractions:

    • If errors are discovered in published work, authors are obligated to promptly notify the journal's editors and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions as necessary.
    • Retractions may be issued in cases of serious misconduct or irreproducible findings.

  8. Conflicts of Interest:

    • Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence their actions or judgments.
    • Conflicts of interest should be declared transparently and managed appropriately.

  9. Copyright and Licensing:

    • Authors retain copyright of their work published in Master Journals, but must grant the journal the right to distribute and sublicense the work under a suitable license.
    • Proper attribution should always be given to the original source of the work.

  10. Compliance with Guidelines:

    • Authors should adhere to the formatting and submission guidelines provided by Master Journals.
    • Failure to comply with publication ethics guidelines may result in rejection of submissions or other appropriate sanctions.

Master Journals are committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity, and all stakeholders are expected to uphold these principles in their interactions with the journal.