Publication Ethics Policy

SJ Publication is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. The following principles guide our editorial practices:

1. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, relevance, originality, and clarity, without discrimination based on authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

  • Ensure fair, unbiased peer review.

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted materials.

  • Disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere.

  • Accurately cite all sources and contributions.

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest or funding sources.

  • Obtain necessary permissions for use of copyrighted material.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and constructively.

  • Maintain confidentiality of the review process.

  • Declare any conflicts of interest.

  • Provide timely feedback to facilitate editorial decisions.

4. Handling Misconduct

SJ Publication will investigate allegations of misconduct (plagiarism, unethical research, conflicts of interest) in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Proven misconduct may result in:

  • Retraction or correction of published articles.

  • Notification to authors’ institutions or funding agencies.

  • Rejection of future submissions.