Publication Ethics

At Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq, we are deeply committed to maintaining academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing standards. Our ethical policy ensures that every stage of the publication process upholds fairness, honesty, and accountability among authors, reviewers, and the editorial team.

Author Responsibilities

Originality and Plagiarism:
Authors must submit only original and unpublished work. Proper citations and acknowledgments are required when using others’ ideas, data, or text. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited and results in immediate rejection or retraction of the article.

Data Integrity:
Authors must ensure that all data and results are accurate, transparent, and obtained through ethical research practices. Any form of data fabrication or falsification will be treated as a serious ethical violation.

Authorship:
Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research. All co-authors must review and approve the final version before submission. Individuals who contributed in a limited capacity should be properly acknowledged.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the interpretation or outcomes of their research.

Human and Animal Rights:
Research involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards and institutional guidelines. Proper consent and approval documentation must be provided.

Retraction and Correction:
If authors discover an error or inaccuracy after publication, they must immediately notify the editorial board to correct or retract the paper as needed.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Confidentiality:
Reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. Manuscripts must not be shared, discussed, or used for personal advantage.

Impartiality and Objectivity:
Reviews should be based solely on academic merit and scientific quality, without any bias regarding nationality, gender, or institutional affiliation.

Constructive Feedback:
Reviewers should provide clear, balanced, and detailed comments that help authors improve the quality of their work. Criticism should be professional and based on evidence.

Conflict of Interest:
If a reviewer has a conflict of interest, they must declare it immediately and withdraw from the review process.

Timeliness:
Reviewers must complete their evaluations within the agreed timeline. If unable to do so, they should inform the editorial office promptly to avoid publication delays.

Editorial Board Responsibilities

Editorial Independence:
The editorial board operates independently of external influence. Decisions are made solely on academic merit and relevance, not on financial or political considerations.

Fair and Unbiased Decisions:
Editors ensure that all manuscripts are handled fairly, objectively, and according to the journal’s scope and quality standards.

Transparency in Peer Review:
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure unbiased evaluation. Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of this process.

Handling Ethical Violations:
If ethical misconduct—such as plagiarism or data manipulation—is discovered, the editorial board will initiate a formal investigation. Confirmed violations result in retraction, and a retraction notice is issued to preserve academic transparency.

Conflicts of Interest:
Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional interest. Such manuscripts will be reassigned to another editor to maintain impartiality.

Publishing Ethics and Best Practices

Transparency in Publication:
Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq ensures that all editorial, peer review, and decision-making processes are open, fair, and free from bias.

Open Access Commitment:
The journal adheres to an open-access policy, making all published content freely available to readers worldwide, fostering the unrestricted exchange of knowledge.

Ethical Oversight:
The journal maintains ethical oversight throughout the publication cycle—covering submission, peer review, revision, and post-publication processes.

Adherence to International Standards:
Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq follows guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and aligns with international norms for scholarly publishing.

Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts submitted to Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq are checked using plagiarism detection software.

  • If plagiarism is detected, the manuscript is rejected immediately.

  • Authors found guilty of repeated offenses may be blacklisted from future submissions.

Retraction Policy

Retraction Due to Ethical Violations:
If a published article is found to contain plagiarized material, falsified data, or unethical content, the article will be formally retracted and a retraction notice will be published with the reason clearly stated.

Correction of Errors:
For honest errors that do not affect the article’s overall findings, the editorial board will issue a correction or erratum notice, ensuring that the scholarly record remains accurate.

Withdrawal of Manuscripts:
Authors may withdraw their submissions before publication. Once published, however, withdrawal is not allowed unless the article violates ethical standards.

Ethical Guidelines for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors

  • Authorship and Acknowledgement: All contributors must be properly credited, and non-author contributions should be acknowledged.

  • Handling of Research Data: Authors must ensure that their research data is transparent, reproducible, and ethically collected.

  • Disclosure of Conflicts: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts that may affect judgment or objectivity.

Institutional and Legal Responsibilities

Compliance with Institutional and Legal Standards:
Authors must ensure that their research complies with the ethical and legal frameworks of their institutions and relevant authorities.

Copyright Compliance:
Authors must confirm that their work does not infringe upon third-party copyrights and that they hold the rights to all content submitted for publication.

Ethical Oversight by the Editorial Board

The editorial board of Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq actively monitors ethical compliance across all submissions and publications.

  • Reports of misconduct are investigated promptly and confidentially.

  • Decisions regarding ethical violations are made in accordance with the journal’s policies and COPE standards.

  • The board remains dedicated to preserving the academic credibility and trustworthiness of the journal.