Publication Ethics
Introduction:
"Al-Awan" is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. These guidelines outline the principles and standards that authors, editors, reviewers, and all parties involved in the publication process should adhere to ensure the quality, integrity, and credibility of our journal.
- Authorship and Originality:
Authors should ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
All authors must have made significant contributions to the research and agree to be listed as authors.
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must be given.
Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed.
- Plagiarism:
Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Authors should ensure that their work is entirely their own or properly cited.
Proper citations and references should be provided for all sources used.
- Data Integrity and Reproducibility:
Authors should provide accurate and reliable data and ensure that their research is reproducible.
Raw data should be made available upon request and retained for a reasonable period after publication.
- Conflicts of Interest:
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication process.
Conflicts of interest may include financial interests, affiliations, or personal relationships that could bias judgment.
- Peer Review:
All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer review process by experts in the field.
Reviewers should provide constructive and unbiased feedback to help improve the quality of the manuscript.
Confidentiality of the peer review process must be maintained.
- Editorial Responsibilities:
Editors are responsible for making fair and unbiased decisions on submitted manuscripts based on their academic merit.
Editors should handle manuscripts promptly and transparently, ensuring timely communication with authors and reviewers.
Editorial decisions should not be influenced by factors such as race, gender, religion, or nationality.
- Corrections and Retractions:
Errors or inaccuracies discovered after publication should be promptly corrected through a published correction or retraction, as appropriate.
Retractions may be issued in cases of serious ethical misconduct or irreproducible research.
- Compliance with Ethical Standards:
Research involving human subjects or animals must comply with relevant ethical standards and regulations.
Authors should provide appropriate documentation of ethical approval for studies involving human or animal subjects.