Scientific publishing ethics

Scientific Publishing Ethics:

Scientific publishing is the ultimate outcome of scientific research, the primary gateway to the dissemination of knowledge and science, and a fundamental source of human civilization. It also constitutes the foundation for establishing and developing education at all levels. The importance of scientific publishing stems from its being a scientific and effective means of communicating sound knowledge and appropriate solutions to those in need. Therefore, paying attention to this aspect is a major priority for researchers. They must take into account some of the main ethical principles that must be followed in scientific publishing, namely:

1. Each researcher must have participated in the work to a sufficient degree to bear responsibility to readers for certain parts of the content.

2. Citing the work of previous researchers on the topic under investigation. The researcher must not attribute to himself a preconceived idea or an idea studied by others.

3. Referencing previous studies that may have yielded different results.

4. Acknowledging the contributions of all those who participated in the research and highlighting their efforts.

5. Writing references accurately so that the reader can refer to them, and avoiding references that were not used except as a list for further reading.

6. Maintaining data confidentiality is essential, especially when it relates to personal, financial, or behavioral matters.

7. Keeping data up-to-date in the assigned literature is essential to prevent students from misinterpreting information and to ensure students are fully aware of current developments. This is a grave ethical responsibility.

Ethics of Academic Review and Academic Integrity

1. The reviewers of research submitted for publication in the journal must have sufficient experience and extensive knowledge of the topics to be reviewed.

2. Reviewing must not be subject to personal interests or social relationships that would impair impartiality in decision-making.

3. Reviewers of research submitted for publication must disclose any conflicts of interest, whether ethical, legal, or any other, before beginning the review process.

4. Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of information to enhance confidence in the journal.

5. The journal's editorial board must adhere to integrity in making the final decision regarding publication of the research after reviewing the reviewers' opinions.

6. Reviewers of the journal's research must not copy or retain any copies of the peer-reviewed research. They have the right to obtain these copies after the research is published in the journal.

Rejection of Research Submitted for Publication

The editorial board may reject research submitted for publication in the journal for the following reasons:

1. If the research does not meet the journal's publication criteria and conditions.

2. If the percentage of scientific citations in the research submitted for publication exceeds 20%.

3. If the research is rejected by the two confidential reviewers.

4. If the researcher fails to amend the reviewers' and editorial board's comments.

5. If the researcher fails to pay the required fees for publication in the journal.