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Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Vertex University Scientific Journals are committed to integrity, transparency, and responsible academic publishing to protect authors, reviewers, readers, and the credibility of published research.

Overview

The journals apply recognized principles of publication ethics, including scientific honesty, prevention of plagiarism, disclosure of conflicts of interest, respect for intellectual property, protection of research participants, and fairness in peer review.

Author Responsibilities

  • Submit original work not published or under review elsewhere.
  • Document sources and data accurately.
  • Disclose funding, conflicts of interest, and actual contributions.
  • Obtain required ethical approvals.
  • تقديم عمل أصيل لم يسبق نشره ولا يخضع للتحكيم في جهة أخرى.
  • توثيق المصادر والمراجع والبيانات بدقة.
  • الإفصاح عن التمويل وتعارض المصالح والمساهمات الفعلية.
  • الحصول على الموافقات الأخلاقية المطلوبة.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially.
  • Do not use manuscript information before publication.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Provide clear scientific comments on time.
  • تقييم البحث بموضوعية وسرية ومن دون تحيز.
  • عدم استخدام معلومات البحث قبل نشره.
  • الإفصاح عن أي تعارض مصالح.
  • تقديم ملاحظات علمية واضحة في الوقت المحدد.

Editorial Board Responsibilities

  • Ensure fair and transparent peer review.
  • Base decisions on quality, originality, and journal policy.
  • Protect author and reviewer confidentiality.
  • Handle complaints and corrections responsibly.
  • ضمان عدالة وشفافية التحكيم.
  • اتخاذ القرار وفق الجودة والأصالة وسياسة المجلة.
  • حماية سرية المؤلفين والمحكّمين.
  • معالجة الشكاوى والتصحيحات بمسؤولية.

Plagiarism and Duplicate Publication

Manuscripts are checked for originality. Previously published work or simultaneous submissions are not accepted, and a paper may be corrected or retracted when misconduct is confirmed.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose financial, personal, academic, or institutional interests that may affect impartial judgment.

Corrections and Retraction

The journal may correct or retract a paper when material errors, plagiarism, fabricated data, or legal or ethical violations are identified.

Appeals and Complaints

A reasoned appeal or complaint may be submitted to the editorial office and will be reviewed confidentially and fairly.

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