The Journal of Tawasut is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability in scholarly publishing and follows internationally recognized guidelines, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Duties of Authors
Authors must ensure that their work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere. All sources must be properly cited, and any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification is strictly prohibited. Authorship should reflect individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and ensure that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
Duties of Editors
Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editorial decisions are conducted in a fair and unbiased manner without discrimination. Editors must maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure that the peer review process is conducted properly and ethically.
Duties of Reviewers
Reviewers contribute to editorial decisions by providing objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts. They must maintain confidentiality of the review process, avoid conflicts of interest, and report any similarities or ethical concerns identified in the manuscript. Reviews should be conducted professionally and based on academic standards.
Ethical Oversight
The journal follows COPE’s core practices, including handling allegations of misconduct, ensuring transparency in authorship, managing conflicts of interest, maintaining integrity in the peer review process, and applying clear procedures for corrections, retractions, or withdrawals when necessary.
Publication Decisions and Corrections
If ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal reserves the right to issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern in accordance with established guidelines. All actions will be taken transparently to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
By adhering to these principles, the Journal of Tawasut ensures a trustworthy, ethical, and high-quality academic publishing environment.