Publication Ethics

 

Commitment to Scholarly Excellence

Editorial Ethics & Publication Policy

E-Pub Publishing Services is dedicated to upholding the highest benchmarks of academic integrity. Our operations strictly align with the ethical standards and best practice guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We ensure that every manuscript is treated with professional diligence from submission through to final publication.

1. Rigorous Editorial Oversight

Upon arrival, all manuscripts undergo a comprehensive initial editorial screening to verify thematic alignment with the journal’s scope, textual originality, and adherence to ethical mandates. Submissions that pass this phase proceed to our double-blind peer-review process.

This independent evaluation is conducted by qualified subject-matter experts who ensure the research meets the required academic rigor. Our editors may perform technical or linguistic refinements to improve clarity; however, these edits are purely cosmetic and never alter the underlying scientific findings.

2. Addressing Research Misconduct

E-Pub Publishing defines misconduct as any action that compromises the integrity of the scholarly record. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • • Data Manipulation: The fabrication or falsification of research results and imagery.
  • • Improper Submission: Concurrent submission to multiple journals or redundant publication of the same findings.
  • • Unethical Practices: Failure to obtain necessary ethical clearances for human or animal subjects.
Investigation Protocol: All allegations of misconduct are handled in accordance with the COPE core practices. Proven violations may result in immediate rejection, formal retraction, or reporting to the author's home institution.

3. Authorship Standards

Authorship should strictly reflect significant intellectual contribution. Any request to modify the author list—whether before or after publication—requires a valid justification and the written consent of all involved parties. Unresolved disputes will be referred to the relevant institutional authorities.

4. Disclosure of Interests

Transparency is vital to objective science. All authors, reviewers, and editors are required to declare any financial or non-financial conflicts (such as funding, personal relationships, or professional rivalries) that could potentially influence the editorial decision-making process.

5. Data Transparency & Reproducibility

E-Pub Publishing Services encourages authors to facilitate the reproducibility of their work. Where ethically and legally permissible, authors are expected to make their datasets or supporting materials available in recognized public repositories. Proper citation of data sources is mandatory to support the transparency of the scientific corpus.

Policy Acknowledgement

By utilizing E-Pub Publishing Services, contributors agree to abide by these ethical mandates. We reserve the right to take corrective action, including the issuance of errata or retractions, to maintain the accuracy and trustworthiness of published research.