Publication Ethics for MSI Publishers
At MSI Publishers, we are dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. We recognize that integrity, transparency, and accountability are essential for the dissemination of reliable scientific knowledge. Our Publication Ethics guidelines are founded on the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and apply to all stakeholders involved in the publishing process, including authors, reviewers, and editors.
Author Responsibilities
Ensure that your manuscript is entirely original and free from plagiarism.
Clearly indicate any prior dissemination of results or overlapping content with previous publications.
Cite all sources and prior research that has influenced your work.
Fully acknowledge any material, data, or text borrowed from other works, with proper attribution.
List all individuals who have made significant contributions to the research as co-authors.
Provide appropriate acknowledgments for those who contributed but do not meet the criteria for authorship.
Disclose any financial, personal, or professional affiliations that might influence the research.
Clearly state funding sources, institutional affiliations, and any relationships that could be perceived as conflicts.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents, refraining from sharing or discussing content with unauthorized individuals.
Evaluate manuscripts objectively, focusing solely on the scholarly merits of the work.
Avoid any bias or conflicts that might arise from personal or professional relationships.
Provide detailed, impartial, and constructive feedback aimed at improving the quality of the manuscript.
Support your review with specific comments and suggestions for revisions.
Editor Responsibilities
Base editorial decisions solely on the intellectual content and quality of the submissions.
Ensure that the review process is unbiased and free from any influence related to the author’s identity or institutional background.
Handle manuscripts with the utmost confidentiality and ensure that sensitive information is not disclosed.
Declare any potential conflicts that could affect editorial decisions.
Recuse yourself from handling any manuscripts where a conflict of interest is identified.
The Publication Process
Maintain clear communication with all parties involved in the review process.
Ensure that authors are informed of the status of their manuscript throughout the review cycle.
If errors or unethical practices are identified post-publication, authors and editors will work together to publish necessary corrections or retractions.
Uphold the integrity of the scholarly record by promptly addressing any issues.
Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism checks using advanced detection tools.
Any instance of significant plagiarism will result in immediate rejection and, if severe, may lead to further institutional or legal actions.
Investigations will be conducted if any allegations of research misconduct—such as data fabrication or falsification—are raised.
Appropriate actions, aligned with ethical and legal standards, will be taken based on the investigation’s outcome.
Ethical Compliance
Research involving human or animal subjects must strictly adhere to international ethical standards.
Authors must provide documented evidence of ethical approvals in the manuscript methods section.
Authors are required to disclose all sources of financial support and funding.
Transparency regarding funding promotes an open and accountable research environment.
Commitment to Ongoing Ethical Standards
Our ethical guidelines are periodically reviewed and updated to reflect the evolving standards of the academic community. Any revisions will be clearly communicated on our website.
We encourage all participants—authors, reviewers, and editors—to familiarize themselves with these guidelines and to commit to the shared goal of advancing scientific integrity and excellence.
Conclusion
By adhering to these Publication Ethics, MSI Publishers strives to foster a culture of honesty, transparency, and integrity in academic publishing. We invite all contributors to join us in our mission to advance scientific knowledge responsibly and ethically.
For any questions or further clarification regarding our ethics policy, please contact our editorial office at support@msipublishers.com.
