Publication Ethics

Summary for preliminary acceptance for review.

  1. Have you included the affirmation of no prior submission? This manuscript represents an original publication, has not been published elsewhere, and is not currently under review in any other journal.
  2. Only submissions in MS Document format will be considered.
  3. Ensure that all URL addresses in the text are active.
  4. Indicate whether your paper is a full research paper or a non-research paper.
  5. The text should be spaced at 1.5 between lines, using a 12-point font with underlining applied only where required in the final publication.
  6. Tables should be integrated into the manuscript at the intended location, accompanied by a table caption.
  7. Ensure that all necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted material.
  8. In the email message, specify the novel aspects of your study.
  9. Provide your biographical data.
  10. Verify APA indexing.
  11. Avoid referencing papers published on Academia.edu.
  12. Exclude references to journals identified as Predatory Journals.
  13. An Auto Confirmation is promptly sent upon receiving your submission.
  14. Check your Spam mail if you do not receive an Auto Response.
  15. Present a precise account of your research, including sufficient details and references to allow peers to replicate the work.
  16. Attribute credit to individuals who have contributed to or influenced your work.
  17. Obtain permission to reproduce figures, tables, or extensive extracts from copyrighted sources.
  18. Obtain permission to cite personal communications.
  19. Exclude plagiarized, obscene, libelous, or defamatory material.
  20. Cite all pertinent references.
  21. Declare any conflicts of interest.
  22. Avoid submitting the same or similar articles to other journals.
  23. Disclose any relevant articles submitted or in press.
  24. Ensure co-authors review the manuscript before submission, and agree on the authorship order.
  25. Do not list individuals as co-authors unless they have made a significant contribution.
  26. Inform the journal editor before making significant changes to an accepted manuscript.
  27. Promptly notify the journal of any errors found after publication requiring a correction.
  28. Advise of any changes in email addresses promptly.
  29. Include the bio, affiliation, and email contact of all authors/co-authors.
  30. Avoid writing in all CAPITAL letters, use normal capitalization.
  31. Do not insert page numbers, headers, or footers