Ethics and Malpractice Statements
Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
(Based on Elsevier policies)
The publication of an article in International Thaqafah is a fundamental and essential element in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It directly reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. Therefore, it is important to establish expected standards of ethical behavior for all parties involved in the publication process, namely authors, journal editors, peer reviewers, the publisher, and society.
Saadah Education Group (SEG), as the publisher of International Thaqafah, takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of the publication process seriously and recognizes its related ethical and professional responsibilities. The publisher is committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, or any other commercial revenue does not influence or impact editorial decisions.
DUTIES OF AUTHORS
(Based on Elsevier policies and COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors)
Reporting Standards
Authors of original research reports should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the article. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the study. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable. Review articles and professional publications should also be accurate and objective, whereas works in the form of editorial opinions should be clearly identified as such.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide the raw data in connection with an article for editorial review, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data if applicable, as well as retain such data for a reasonable period of time after publication.
Originality & Academic Integrity
Authors bear full responsibility for ensuring the authenticity of their produced work. Any use of ideas, data, or text from external sources must be properly acknowledged. Authors must not claim the work of others as their own, and all quotations must be clearly documented according to the prescribed citation formatting standards.
Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication
An author should generally not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal. Submitting the same manuscript concurrently to more than one journal constitutes unethical behavior. Authors also should not submit previously published articles for consideration in another journal. However, secondary publication of certain types of articles (such as guidelines or translations) may be considered provided certain conditions are met and agreed upon by the journal editors involved. The primary reference must be clearly stated in the secondary publication.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported study. Information obtained privately, as in conversation or correspondence, must not be used without explicit written permission from the original source. Information obtained in the course of confidential services, such as refereeing manuscripts or grant applications, must also not be used without explicit written permission from the original author.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All principal contributors should be listed as co-authors. Other individuals who have participated in certain aspects should be acknowledged as contributors. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate co-authors are included, and that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript prior to its submission for publication.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors should disclose any financial conflicts of interest or other substantive interests that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of the study. All sources of funding should be clearly stated.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is the author's obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in the correction or retraction of the article.
DUTIES OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Publication Decisions
The editor is responsible for deciding which articles qualify to be published based on academic significance, validity of the study, and value to readers.
(Evaluation Ethics)
The editor should evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without discrimination against the author's personal background.
Confidentiality
The editor and editorial staff must not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than officially relevant parties.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
The editor should recuse themselves from evaluating manuscripts if conflicts of interest exist and ensure all conflicts are transparently declared.
Involvement in Investigations
The editor should take appropriate responsive measures regarding any ethical complaints, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern if necessary.
ROLE OF THE REVIEWER
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
The peer review process assists the editor in making publication decisions and helps the author improve the quality of the article.
Promptness
A selected reviewer who feels unqualified or unable to review within a reasonable timeframe should notify the editor.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally without personal criticism.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant works that have not been cited and notify the editor if there is a substantial similarity with other works.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers are not permitted to evaluate manuscripts if a conflict of interest exists and must not use confidential information for personal advantage.
