Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics

Authors of research paper or articles submitting their work are expected to adhere to the strictest professional and ethical standards while submitting your work. Please ensure:

  • That the work is previously unpublished.
  • That the work does not breach any copyright laws.
  • That all co-authors approve the publication in its current form.
  • That your wok follows all norms and conventions in your discipline associated with conducting original research.

Some simple tips to be followed are:

  • Attribute references.
  • Acknowledge all sources of information.
  • Provide footnotes.
  • Use quotation marks wherever required.
  • Obtain permissions from authors and publishers for reproduction of material (extensive texts, images, illustrations, etc.) wherever required.

Wherever required editors of the journal might require that author(s) certify to the originality of the submission, if there is more than one author, depending on the research paper or article, the editors might also request a breakdown of the contributions of the individual authors.

Peer review is critical to the editorial process. The reviewers are requested to not only assist the editors with the decision making process but also to critique the material  and provide detailed expert advice to the authors.