Publication Ethics
Publication ethics is a crucial part of maintaining the integrity and quality of scholarly work. Every author, editor, reviewer, and publisher has a moral and professional responsibility to ensure that the publication process is conducted honestly, transparently, and free from unethical practices.
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Authors must ensure that the submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
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All sources or references used must be properly cited according to academic standards.
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Authors are prohibited from committing plagiarism, whether partial or complete.
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All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research must be listed as authors, while those who contributed indirectly should be acknowledged in the acknowledgements section.
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Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the results or interpretation of the community service.