Tubittum, Journal of Scientific and Technology Research follows the highest standards of publication ethics and is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record. The journal adheres to the guidelines and best practices set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
1. Duties of Editors
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Ensure fair and unbiased review of all manuscripts based on academic merit.
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Maintain confidentiality of authors’ data and manuscript content.
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Make publication decisions solely based on the importance, originality, and clarity of the submitted work.
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Address any ethical complaints or allegations of misconduct promptly and according to COPE guidelines.
2. Duties of Reviewers
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Provide objective and constructive feedback on the submitted manuscript.
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Avoid reviewing manuscripts in case of any conflict of interest.
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Maintain confidentiality and not use any information from the manuscript for personal advantage.
3. Duties of Authors
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Submit original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
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Properly cite the works of others and avoid plagiarism in all forms.
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Disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that may influence their work.
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Participate in the peer review process and revise manuscripts as needed.
4. Plagiarism Policy
All manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using reliable detection tools. Any manuscript showing evidence of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other unethical behavior will be rejected or retracted, depending on the stage of publication.
5. Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the submitted work.
6. Handling Misconduct
The journal takes all allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously. In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal will follow COPE flowcharts and guidelines for resolution.