Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The Tech-Sphere Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation (TSJERI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, ensuring transparency, integrity, and scholarly rigor in every aspect of the publishing process. Our publication ethics are in line with international best practices, promoting fairness and accountability for authors, reviewers, and editors alike.

1. Authorship and Contributions

  • Authorship: Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final manuscript and consent to the order of authorship.

  • Acknowledgment of Contributions: All sources of funding, assistance, and other contributions must be clearly acknowledged in the manuscript, including technical, financial, or advisory support.

  • Duplicate Submission: Manuscripts must not be simultaneously submitted to more than one journal or publisher. Articles that have already been published elsewhere or are under consideration by another journal will not be accepted.

2. Ethical Research Practices

  • Integrity of Research: Authors must ensure the integrity of their research, avoiding any fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data.

  • Plagiarism: TSJERI has a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Manuscripts must be original, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will result in rejection. Proper citation and attribution of ideas, data, and text from other sources are mandatory.

  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must declare any conflicts of interest that could potentially influence the outcome of the research or its interpretation.

  • Human and Animal Rights: If the research involves human participants or animals, authors must adhere to ethical guidelines and obtain necessary ethical approval from relevant committees. Details of ethical approval must be included in the manuscript.

3. Peer Review Process

  • Double-Blind Peer Review: TSJERI follows a double-blind peer review process, where both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant field and are responsible for evaluating the manuscript’s quality, validity, and relevance.

  • Reviewer Confidentiality: Reviewers must keep the content of the manuscript confidential and must not use any information from the review process for personal gain or to influence the research.

  • Impartiality and Fairness: Editors and reviewers must evaluate manuscripts based on scientific merit, without bias toward the authors' identities, affiliations, or the geographical location of the research.

4. Editorial Responsibilities

  • Editorial Decision-Making: Editors should make decisions based solely on the quality and originality of the research, without being influenced by external pressures or relationships.

  • Transparency and Accountability: Editors should ensure transparency throughout the editorial process and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Decisions should be well-supported by the manuscript's quality and peer reviews.

  • Corrections and Retractions: In the event of significant errors or issues in a published article, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or clarifications as needed, following appropriate ethical guidelines.

5. Transparency in Research Funding

  • Funding Sources: Authors must disclose all sources of funding, sponsorships, and financial support received for their research. This ensures transparency in the funding process and helps to identify potential conflicts of interest.

6. Ethical Publishing Standards

  • Compliance with Open Access Principles: TSJERI supports open-access publishing, ensuring that all articles are freely accessible to the public. Authors must comply with the journal’s open-access licensing and copyright policies, ensuring that their work is shared under the appropriate terms.

  • Anti-Plagiarism and Anti-Counterfeiting: TSJERI utilizes advanced plagiarism detection tools to ensure the originality of submissions. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected and may be subject to further investigation.

7. Handling Misconduct

  • Investigation of Allegations: TSJERI will thoroughly investigate any allegations of research misconduct, including data falsification, plagiarism, or unethical behavior. The journal follows a strict process of investigation and resolution, in line with international publishing standards.

  • Retractions and Corrections: In the case of proven misconduct or errors, TSJERI may issue a retraction or correction notice. The decision will be made in consultation with the authors, editors, and relevant parties.

8. Commitment to Ethical Publishing

  • TSJERI strives to promote ethical behavior throughout the publishing process, maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity, and transparency.

  • The journal adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and other internationally recognized ethical publishing standards.