Publication Ethics for the International Journal of Advance Scientific Research

The International Journal of Advance Scientific Research is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to these principles to ensure the integrity of the research published in our journal.

1. Ethical Standards in Research

• Research Integrity: Authors must conduct their research with honesty, integrity, and in accordance with established ethical guidelines. This includes ensuring that research results are reported accurately and transparently.

• Human and Animal Rights: Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent and ensuring the confidentiality of participants. Studies involving animals must adhere to appropriate ethical guidelines for the treatment of animals.

2. Authorship and Contributorship

• Authorship Criteria: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

• Acknowledgment of Contributions: Contributors who do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the manuscript.

3. Conflicts of Interest

• Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation. This includes funding sources and affiliations.

4. Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism

• Originality: All manuscripts submitted must be original works. Any use of previously published material must be properly cited to avoid plagiarism.

• Self-Plagiarism: Authors should avoid reusing substantial portions of their own previously published work without proper citation.

5. Peer Review Process

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts under review as confidential documents. They should not disclose any information or discuss the manuscript with others.

• Objective Evaluation: Reviewers are expected to provide objective and constructive feedback based on the merits of the manuscript.

6. Retraction and Correction Policy

• Retraction: If a published article is found to contain significant errors, misconduct, or ethical violations, it may be retracted. The decision will be made by the editorial board.

• Corrections: Minor errors that do not affect the validity of the research may be corrected through an erratum or corrigendum.

7. Editorial Responsibilities

• Fairness and Impartiality: Editors must make publication decisions based on the quality of the research and its relevance to the journal’s scope, without bias towards authors.

• Transparency: Editors should ensure a transparent and fair review process, addressing any conflicts of interest that may arise.

8. Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The International Journal of Advance Scientific Research is committed to maintaining high ethical standards in all aspects of the publication process. We encourage authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these principles to promote the integrity of scientific research.