Publication Ethics

SAHRI: Journal of Studies in Academic, Humanities, Research, and Innovation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. The journal adheres to the principles set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—to uphold these standards.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism. Proper citations and acknowledgments must be given for all sources used.
• Authorship: Authorship should be limited to those who made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.
• Data Accuracy: Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of data and providing sufficient detail for others to replicate the study.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or interpretation of results.
• Retractions and Corrections: If significant errors are discovered in their published work, authors must promptly notify the journal and cooperate in retracting or correcting the article.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

• Decision-Making: Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the manuscript's quality, originality, relevance, and adherence to the journal's scope and ethical standards.
• Fairness: Editors must evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, religious beliefs, or political views.
• Confidentiality: Editors must ensure that information about submitted manuscripts is kept confidential and shared only with the corresponding author, reviewers, and other editorial staff as necessary.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished material from submitted manuscripts for their own research without the authors’ consent.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Timeliness: Reviewers must promptly notify the editor if they are unable to complete the review within the specified time.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and not shared with others.
• Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and based on academic merit. Personal criticism of the author is not acceptable.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and notify the editor of any substantial similarities between the manuscript and other published works.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where they cannot provide an impartial assessment.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

• The publisher must ensure the integrity of the publication process, facilitating adherence to ethical standards by authors, reviewers, and editors.
• The publisher supports investigations into any ethical concerns and takes appropriate action, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

SAHRI upholds these ethical principles to foster trust and transparency in scholarly communication, ensuring that all published work reflects the highest standards of academic integrity.