Code of Ethics

JÉ«»¨ÌÃÂÛ̳ Multidisciplinary É«»¨ÌÃÂÛ̳ adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the highest standards of academic publishing.

Code of Ethics for Authors

  • Manuscripts must represent the author's original, unpublished work and must not be under review or published elsewhere.
  • Authors must comply fully with JÉ«»¨ÌÃÂÛ̳’s Guide for Authors regarding formatting, style, and submission requirements.
  • Manuscripts should be free from plagiarism, falsification, and duplication; the language should be clear, grammatically correct, and properly proofread.
  • Proper and full citation of others’ work is mandatory.
  • Authors should suggest at least three qualified reviewers who have no conflicts of interest and who have not directly contributed to the research; however, the editorial team reserves the right to select reviewers independently.
  • Authorship must be limited to individuals with a significant intellectual contribution to the study; contributions must be explicitly stated.
  • Correspondence will be handled through the corresponding author, who is responsible for keeping co-authors informed and for meeting all editorial deadlines.
  • É«»¨ÌÃÂÛ̳ must be conducted ethically, with appropriate approvals and adherence to applicable standards.
  • If errors or ethical breaches are identified after publication, authors should promptly notify the editorial office of the correction or retraction.

Code of Ethics for Reviewers

  • Reviewers should only accept assignments when they have appropriate expertise in the manuscript’s topic.
  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline assignments where a conflict exists.
  • Reviews must be conducted impartially, timely manner, confidentially, and with constructive feedback aimed at improving the quality of research.
  • Reviewers should respect the double-blind review process to minimize biases.
  • Manuscript content must not be used for personal gain or disclosed except for review purposes.

Code of Ethics for Editors

  • Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity and quality of published content.
  • Decisions on manuscripts are made solely on academic merit without discrimination based on personal or demographic attributes.
  • Editors must ensure the confidentiality of manuscripts and protect the identities of authors and reviewers.
  • Editors oversee the peer review process, ensuring timely, fair, and ethical evaluation.
  • Editors should provide authors with transparent decisions, including reviewers’ comments.
  • Any suspected misconduct in research or publication is to be investigated thoroughly and fairly.

Responsibilities Regarding É«»¨ÌÃÂÛ̳ Ethics and Institutional Compliance

  • Authors are expected to ensure that their research involving human subjects complies with all relevant national and local ethical regulations and standards applicable to their institution or country.
  • It is acknowledged that authors’ affiliated institutions maintain proper documentation of research protocols, ethical approvals, and data, which should be available for review if requested.
  • The responsible dissemination of research findings is paramount; data and results must be reported accurately, without distortion, suppression, or selective reporting.