Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Research Journal of Science (RJS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity in scientific publishing. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines and principles recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must adhere to the following ethical principles:

  • The submitted manuscript must be original work and must not have been published previously.

  • The manuscript must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously.

  • Authors must ensure that all data presented in the manuscript are accurate and authentic.

  • Proper acknowledgment of sources must always be provided.

  • All authors listed on the manuscript must have made significant scientific contributions to the research.

  • The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

  • Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their research.

Any form of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or duplication of data is considered unethical and unacceptable.

If misconduct is detected, the journal reserves the right to:

  • Reject the manuscript

  • Retract a published article

  • Inform the authors’ affiliated institutions if necessary

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the scientific quality of the journal. Reviewers are expected to:

  • Review manuscripts objectively and confidentially.

  • Provide constructive and professional comments to help authors improve their manuscripts.

  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

  • Inform the editor if they detect plagiarism, similarity, or ethical concerns.

  • Decline to review manuscripts if they have conflicts of interest with the authors or institutions involved.

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the journal’s publication process.

Editors must:

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on their scientific merit.

  • Ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Avoid any conflicts of interest related to submitted manuscripts.

  • Take appropriate action if ethical concerns arise.

Editors have full authority to accept or reject manuscripts based on reviewers’ recommendations and the journal’s standards.