Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Global Journal of Science and Technology (GJST) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of its publication process. This statement outlines the ethical guidelines and responsibilities for authors, reviewers, editors, and other parties involved in the publication process to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability.

Responsible Research Publication: Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are expected to conduct their research in an ethical and responsible manner, in compliance with relevant national and international legislation and ethical standards. They must ensure their research is free from scientific misconduct, including but not limited to data fabrication, falsification, or any inappropriate manipulation of results.

Key Author Responsibilities:

  • Authors must ensure that their results and methods are presented clearly and transparently.
  • All authors must have made significant contributions to the research and must be appropriately acknowledged.
  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial, professional, or personal relationships that may have influenced the research.
  • Authors should follow ethical guidelines when using human participants or animal subjects and ensure appropriate consent is obtained.

Publication Decision:

The Global Journal of Science and Technology follows a double-blind peer review process. The decision to accept or reject an article is based solely on the quality and relevance of the research, its alignment with the journal’s scope, and its importance to the academic community. Editorial decisions are made independently, free from any commercial or financial influence.

The final decision to publish or reject an article rests with the editor(s) without any conflict of interest.

Conflict of Interest

Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise during the publication process. A conflict of interest is defined as any situation where professional judgment or decision-making could be influenced by personal or financial considerations.

Editors and reviewers must recuse themselves from the evaluation process if they have a conflict of interest with the manuscript under consideration

Peer Review

Each submitted manuscript is reviewed by at least two anonymous expert peers in the relevant field. The review process is confidential, and all parties involved are required to respect the confidentiality of the process. The journal employs an unbiased peer review system to ensure the quality and integrity of published research.

  • Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on their scientific merit, novelty, and clarity.
  • Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive feedback to authors.
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Identifying and Preventing Misconduct

The Global Journal of Science and Technology takes allegations of research misconduct seriously. We do not condone scientific misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, or duplicate publication. The journal’s editorial board, scientific committee, and reviewers are committed to identifying and addressing misconduct.

Actions to address misconduct include:

  • Immediate retraction of articles found to contain fraudulent data or unethical practices.
  • Cooperation with relevant institutions to investigate and resolve issues related to research misconduct.

Guidelines for Retraction or Corrections

In cases where errors or misconduct are identified in a published article, the Global Journal of Science and Technology (GJST) will take appropriate action to correct or retract the article. The decision to retract an article is made by the editorial board, in consultation with the authors, reviewers, and other relevant parties.

  • In cases of plagiarism, authors will be given an opportunity to address the issue. If necessary, the article will be retracted.
  • Authors may be required to submit a correction or clarification if there are minor errors or omissions in the published article.

Data Access and Retention

Authors are encouraged to share the data supporting their published findings, to ensure transparency and reproducibility. Data supporting the conclusions of the manuscript should be made available upon request. Authors are expected to provide a data availability statement, clearly indicating where the data can be accessed.

Data must be stored in a reputable repository or shared in accordance with the journal’s data sharing policy.

Copyright, Content Originality, Plagiarism, and Reproduction

Authors retain the copyright to their original work, but by submitting to Global Journal of Science and Technology (GJST), they grant the journal exclusive first publication rights. Authors must ensure that their work is original and not plagiarized. Any use of previously published material must be properly cited and referenced.

  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Authors should ensure that their manuscript is free from any form of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or any other unethical practices.
  • Authors must seek permission for any material they reproduce in their manuscripts.

Access, Licensing, and Archiving

Articles published in Global Journal of Science and Technology are made freely available to readers under an open access model. The journal adheres to a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which allows others to share the work with proper attribution, but not for commercial purposes and not to alter the content.

The journal’s content is archived and made freely accessible to ensure long-term availability.

Confidentiality Policy

The identities of authors, reviewers, and editors remain confidential throughout the submission, review, and publication process. Authors and reviewers must not disclose any confidential information regarding a manuscript or its evaluation.

The journal may use this information for internal administrative purposes, including soliciting contributions and collaborations, while ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Conclusion

The Global Journal of Science and Technology is dedicated to promoting ethical research practices, transparency, and integrity in scientific publishing. By adhering to these guidelines, we aim to provide a fair and rigorous platform for the dissemination of high-quality research across diverse scientific disciplines