Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

SCIENCE – International Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows the principles and best practices established by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Editorial Responsibilities

  • Editors are responsible for fair, unbiased, and timely editorial decisions.

  • Editorial decisions are based solely on the academic merit of the manuscript, its relevance to the journal’s scope, and compliance with ethical standards.

  • Editors ensure confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and manage conflicts of interest.

Peer Review Responsibilities

  • All manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process.

  • Reviewers are selected based on expertise and are required to provide objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations.

  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review where appropriate.

Authors’ Ethical Responsibilities

  • Authors must comply with standards of originality, authorship, data integrity, and ethical research conduct.

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and citation manipulation are unacceptable.

  • Ethical approval and informed consent must be obtained where required.

Handling of Misconduct

  • Allegations of misconduct are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.

  • Proven misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, or other editorial actions.