Authors Responsibilities
- Submit original, high-quality, and properly referenced work.
- Accurately represent all contributors and acknowledge funding sources.
- Fully disclose data sources and research methods.
- Ensure research follows ethical guidelines.
- Sign and comply with the publication agreement.
- Respond promptly to editorial and reviewer requests.
- Cooperate with investigations on ethical concerns.
- Provide corrections if errors are identified.
- Maintain clear communication with editors, publishers, and co-authors
Reviewers’ Responsibilities
- Review papers relevant to their expertise.
- Maintain confidentiality and anonymity.
- Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
- Report suspected ethical misconduct.
- Use respectful language in evaluations.
- Offer follow-up reviews when needed.
- Seek editorial guidance in case of conflicts.
- Treat all submissions fairly and without bias.
Editors’ Responsibilities
- Ensure content meets high academic standards.
- Oversee an objective and thorough peer review process.
- Maintain transparency while protecting confidentiality.
- Provide guidance and allow appeals when necessary.
- Ensure proper permissions for third-party materials.
- Publish corrections when needed.
- Communicate effectively with authors and publishers.
- Treat all submissions impartially.
Administrators’ Responsibilities
- Log and acknowledge submissions promptly.
- Check paper relevance and formatting.
- Request necessary revisions before review.
- Coordinate reviews and ensure deadlines are met.
- Act as a liaison between authors and reviewers.
- Handle submissions fairly and without bias.
AI Usage in Research and Publication
- Authors must disclose any AI-generated content and ensure accuracy.
- AI should not be listed as an author.
- Editors and reviewers may use AI tools but must ensure ethical use.
- The integrity of human oversight must be maintained in all processes.
