Publication ethics

Scholarly Synergy Press is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We adhere to the principles outlined below to ensure the validity, credibility, and ethical conduct of the scholarly publishing process:

1. Integrity and Originality:

  • Authors should ensure that their submitted manuscripts represent original work and have not been published previously or submitted for publication elsewhere.

  • Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

2. Authorship and Attribution:

  • Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research study.

  • All individuals who have made significant contributions to the work should be listed as co-authors.

  • Proper acknowledgment should be given to individuals or organizations that have contributed to the research in any capacity.

3. Conflicts of Interest:

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.

  • Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, affiliations, or personal connections that could bias the research or its outcomes.

4. Peer Review Process:

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field to ensure the quality and validity of published research.

  • Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and impartiality, and their evaluations are conducted confidentially and objectively.

5. Data Transparency and Reproducibility:

  • Authors should provide sufficient detail and transparency regarding their research methods, data collection, and analysis to enable reproducibility and verification of the findings.

  • Raw data, where possible, should be made available to other researchers upon request.

6. Ethical Treatment of Subjects:

  • Authors conducting research involving human subjects or animals should obtain appropriate ethical approvals and informed consent.

  • Studies involving vulnerable populations should be conducted with special care and consideration for the rights and welfare of the participants.

7. Corrections and Retractions:

  • Scholarly Synergy Press will take prompt action to correct errors, retract or amend published articles if significant inaccuracies or ethical breaches are identified.

  • Corrections, retractions, and amendments will be published promptly with appropriate explanations and disclosures.

8. Editorial Independence:

  • Editors and editorial decisions should be guided by the quality, validity, and significance of the research, independent of commercial or other influences.

9. Compliance with Publishing Policies:

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors should comply with the publishing policies and guidelines established by Scholarly Synergy Press, including submission guidelines, ethical standards, and copyright policies.

10. Reporting Misconduct:

  • Any concerns or allegations of research misconduct or ethical breaches should be reported to the editorial office for investigation and appropriate action.

Scholarly Synergy Press is committed to promoting ethical conduct in academic publishing and fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to these principles and uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior.

For inquiries or concerns related to publication ethics, please contact our editorial team at ethics@scholarlysynergypress.info.

Sincerely,

Editorial TeamScholarly Synergy Press