Publication Ethics of Smartics Journal

Posted on 2025-04-24

The Smartics Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We believe that ethical practices are essential to maintaining the trust of our readers, authors, and the academic community. This announcement outlines our publication ethics and the responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process.

1. Author Responsibilities:

  • Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere. Proper citation of sources is required to avoid plagiarism.
  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.
  • Research Ethics: Authors must adhere to ethical standards in conducting research, including obtaining necessary approvals and consent when applicable.

2. Peer Review Process:

  • The Smartics Journal employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness and objectivity. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive feedback and maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts they review.

3. Editorial Responsibilities:

  • The editorial team is responsible for making publication decisions based on the quality and relevance of the submissions. They must ensure that the review process is conducted fairly and without bias.
  • Editors must handle any allegations of misconduct promptly and transparently, taking appropriate action when necessary.

4. Publisher Responsibilities:

  • The publisher supports the journal in maintaining ethical standards and provides resources for authors and editors to understand and comply with publication ethics.

5. Handling of Misconduct:

  • Any suspected cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly. Appropriate actions will be taken, which may include retraction of published articles or banning authors from future submissions.

6. Transparency and Communication:

  • The Smartics Journal is committed to transparency in its editorial processes and will communicate clearly with authors regarding the status of their submissions and any decisions made.

For more detailed information on our publication ethics, please visit our website or contact our editorial team. We appreciate your commitment to ethical research and publication practices and look forward to your contributions to the Smartics Journal.

Thank you for your support!