Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
The Scholaria International Journal of Research follows an Open Access model. All published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription fees or publication charges. The journal does not charge authors for submission, processing, or publication of manuscripts. This Open Access policy ensures that research is widely disseminated and accessible to scholars, researchers, and institutions globally, particularly supporting researchers from developing countries.
This journal is a double-blind peer-reviewed online journal. Peer review reflects the quality and integrity of research work and upholds the scientific method. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publication and expects ethical behavior from all participants including authors, reviewers, editors, publishers, and the academic community.
The journal ensures that advertising, reprints, or commercial revenue have no influence on editorial decisions. The Editorial Board maintains full independence in all academic decisions.
Publication Ethics Standards (COPE Compliance)
The journal follows the ethical guidelines and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers, editors, and publisher—are expected to adhere to these internationally recognized standards to ensure integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing.
Duties of Reviewers
Peer Review
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Reviewers evaluate submissions based on originality, novelty, scientific quality, clarity, and plagiarism screening results. Author identities remain confidential, and reviewer comments are anonymized.
Prompt Review
Reviewers who accept an invitation must provide timely feedback. If a reviewer cannot complete the review or lacks subject expertise, they must inform the Editorial Committee immediately.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Information obtained during the review process must not be used for personal advantage.
Objectivity
Reviews must be objective and supported by clear reasoning. Personal criticism of authors is unacceptable.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited by the authors and notify the Editorial Committee of any substantial similarity or overlap with published work. Authors are expected to provide appropriate citations wherever applicable.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must decline evaluation of manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist due to competitive, collaborative, or institutional relationships.
Duties of Authors
Research Standards
Authors must present accurate, original, and complete research. Fabrication, falsification, or misleading statements are considered unethical and unacceptable.
Plagiarism
Submitted work must be original. Proper citation is required for ideas, text, or data taken from other sources. Self-plagiarism is also considered unethical.
Redundant Publication
Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously or publish substantially similar work in more than one venue.
Acknowledgment of Sources
All relevant sources must be properly cited.
Corresponding Author Responsibility
The corresponding author ensures that all co-authors have approved the manuscript and consented to submission.
Image Integrity
Manipulation of images that misrepresents research findings is strictly prohibited. Original data may be requested.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose funding sources and any potential conflicts of interest.
Correction of Errors
If significant errors are identified after publication, authors must cooperate in correcting or retracting the work. Detailed procedures are available in the Retraction Policy page.
Duties of Editors
Editorial Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted, based solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal scope.
Fair Evaluation
Submissions are evaluated without discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, or institutional affiliation.
Confidentiality
Editors must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use unpublished material for personal advantage.
Conflict of Interest
Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.
Duties of the Publisher
Handling Misconduct
In cases of suspected misconduct, plagiarism, or fraud, the publisher will investigate thoroughly following COPE guidelines. Actions may include correction, clarification, or retraction.
Long-Term Access
The publisher ensures permanent accessibility and preservation of journal content through secure digital archiving systems.