Publication Ethics

The Journal of Scientific Research and Technology (JSRT) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics to ensure the integrity and quality of the research we publish. The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines and principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors

  1. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and have not been published elsewhere. Proper citations must be provided for all referenced work. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
  2. Authorship and Contributions: All authors listed must have significantly contributed to the research and manuscript preparation. Any changes in authorship must be approved by all co-authors.
  3. Data Integrity: Authors must provide accurate data and ensure that research results are not fabricated, falsified, or manipulated. Raw data may be requested during the review process.
  4. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the interpretation of their findings.
  5. Ethical Approvals: Research involving human participants or animals must include a statement confirming that ethical guidelines were followed and approvals were obtained from relevant bodies.

Responsibilities of Editors

  1. Fairness: Editors evaluate submissions solely based on their intellectual content, originality, and relevance, without discrimination.
  2. Confidentiality: Editors must ensure the confidentiality of manuscripts during the review process.
  3. Conflicts of Interest: Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.
  4. Publication Decisions: Editorial decisions are based on the importance, originality, and clarity of the manuscript, as well as its relevance to the journal's scope.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  1. Objectivity: Peer reviews must be conducted impartially and provide constructive feedback.
  2. Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and not disclose any information to unauthorized parties.
  3. Plagiarism and Misconduct: Reviewers should report suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or ethical misconduct to the editors.
  4. Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their evaluations promptly and inform the editors if additional time is needed.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

  1. Ethical Oversight: The publisher ensures that the journal operates in accordance with ethical standards.
  2. Corrections and Retractions: The journal will issue corrections or retractions for articles found to have errors, ethical issues, or misconduct.

Allegations of Misconduct

JSRT follows COPE guidelines to address allegations of research or publication misconduct. Complaints will be investigated thoroughly, and appropriate action will be taken, including corrections, retractions, or reporting to relevant institutions.