Publication Ethics Statement
The editorial board of Journal of Basra Researches for Human Sciences is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and maintaining academic integrity throughout the publishing process. This policy is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.
1. Authors’ Responsibilities
A. Originality and Plagiarism:
Authors must ensure that their submissions are entirely original. Any use of others’ work must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical and unacceptable.
B. Authorship Criteria:
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. All authors must approve the final version prior to submission.
C. Data Access and Retention:
Authors are required to retain the raw data related to their work and provide it upon request for editorial review. Such data should be preserved for a reasonable period after publication.
D. Multiple Submissions:
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is strictly prohibited and constitutes unethical behavior.
E. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:
Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their work.
2. Editors’ Responsibilities
A. Fair Evaluation:
Manuscripts are evaluated solely based on their academic merit, without discrimination regarding gender, race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.
B. Confidentiality:
Editors must ensure the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and related information.
C. Publication Decisions:
The editor is responsible for making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s originality, clarity, significance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
D. Handling Misconduct:
Editors must take appropriate measures to identify and prevent the publication of manuscripts involving research misconduct.
3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities
A. Confidentiality:
All manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.
B. Objectivity:
Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively, avoiding personal criticism of the authors.
C. Acknowledgment of Sources:
Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.
D. Conflict of Interest:
Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts in which they have any conflict of interest.
4. Publisher’s Responsibilities
Journal of Basrah Researches for Human Sciences and its publisher are committed to ensuring the quality of published content, safeguarding intellectual property, and promoting academic integrity. In cases of confirmed misconduct, appropriate actions will be taken, including issuing corrections or retractions promptly.
