Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The SCIENCE International Journal has established a publication ethics and malpractice statement in accordance with the general guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) at http://publicationethics.org/.

The SCIENCE International Journal is committed to upholding ethical standards, addressing errors and retractions appropriately. The editorial board considers the prevention of publication malpractice as one of its crucial responsibilities. Any form of unethical behavior, including plagiarism, is not acceptable, and the SCIENCE International Journalmaintains a zero-tolerance policy towards it. Authors who submit articles to the journal affirm that the content is original and has not been published fully or partially in any other language or under review for publication elsewhere.

Publication decisions are made by the editors of the SCIENCE International Journal. They rely on referees' reports and may consult with other editors or reviewers in reaching their decision. The editors are guided by the journal's policies and legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

The SCIENCE International Journal ensures fair play by reviewing manuscripts based on their intellectual content without any discrimination based on age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, country of origin, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality is maintained throughout the peer-review process. The editor and editorial staff are obligated not to disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and other editorial advisers, as appropriate. Editors and reviewers must not use submitted materials without the authors' consent.

In the event of significant errors or inaccuracies discovered in a published work, the journal editors collaborate with the author to either retract or correct the paper. If a correction is deemed necessary, the editors reserve the right to rectify the published material and provide a dated erratum.

The Editorial Board relies on the guidelines and recommendations provided by COPE when dealing with unethical behavior.

The retraction policy of the SCIENCE International Journal follows the COPE Retraction Guidelines.

Authors should obtain informed consent from participants involved in studies. Editors may reject submissions or contact the author's ethics committee if there are concerns regarding compliance with ethical standards. In cases where ethical reservations persist despite obtaining permission from an ethics committee, a paper may be rejected on ethical grounds.

Articles involving clinical or animal research should include a statement demonstrating compliance with animal and human ethics committees. All clinical studies must be registered, and research should be conducted in a manner that avoids unnecessary harm to animals.

Informed consent is crucial to protect the privacy of participants in the SCIENCE International Journal. Identifying information, such as names or hospital numbers, should not be included in written descriptions, images, or pedigrees unless necessary for scientific research and with the written informed consent of the patient, parent, or guardian. Identified patients should review the article and provide informed consent before publication. Authors should inform individuals if potentially identifying information might be available online or in print after publication. Written consent should be obtained from patients and archived according to local regulations. Nonessential identifying details should be omitted, and anonymity should be maintained. Authors should assure that alterations to protect anonymity do not distort the scientific meaning.

The SCIENCE International Journal encourages researchers to share their research data, including raw data, processed data, software, algorithms, protocols, methods, and materials, in publications.

Authors should adhere to reporting standards, present an accurate account of their work, and discuss its significance objectively. They should provide underlying data for editorial review and be prepared to provide public access to the data whenever possible. Authors must ensure the originality of their work and appropriately cite or quote the work and words of others. Multiple or concurrent publication of essentially the same research is considered unethical. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is essential, and authors should disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. Authors should promptly notify the journal editor or publisher of significant errors or inaccuracies discovered in their published work.

Authorship should be determined based on the individuals who made the greatest contribution to the work. All contributors should be listed as co-authors or acknowledged. Changes in authorship are not possible after acceptance and publication unless exceptional circumstances arise. Authors should ensure the originality of their work, seek permission when using others' ideas, and disclose any conflicts of interest.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers an error in their published paper, they have an obligation to promptly inform the journal editors or publishers and cooperate with them to rectify the error.

Copyright

The authors guarantee that their manuscript is original and has not been previously published or under consideration elsewhere. They affirm that the article contains no unfounded or unlawful statements and does not infringe upon the rights of others. If copyrighted works are included, the authors are responsible for obtaining written permission from the copyright owners. The corresponding author, as the signing author, assures that they have the authority to grant these rights on behalf of the authors.

Important Notes

Publishers and editors take reasonable measures to identify and prevent the publication of papers involving research misconduct. They do not encourage or knowingly allow such misconduct. If any allegations of research misconduct are brought to the attention of the publisher or editors, they will handle the allegations appropriately. The journal has guidelines for retracting or correcting articles if necessary, and publishers and editors are willing to publish corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when needed.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review helps the editor in making editorial decisions and may assist the author in improving the paper through editorial communications.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or cannot conduct a timely review should inform the editor and excuse themselves from the review process.

Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat manuscripts received for review as confidential documents. They should not share or discuss them with unauthorized individuals.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively, avoiding personal criticism of the author. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. If any observation, derivation, or argument has been previously reported, the relevant citation should be provided. Reviewers should also bring to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper they are aware of.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must keep privileged information obtained through peer review confidential and not use it for personal advantage. They should not review manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

Duties of Publisher

The publisher ensures that independent editorial decisions are made. Editors are responsible for all processes related to manuscripts submitted to the journal, and their decisions are not influenced by economic or political interests. The publisher takes precautions against scientific abuse, fraud, and plagiarism. In cases of alleged or proven scientific misconduct, fraudulent publication, or plagiarism, the publisher works closely with the editors to investigate the situation and take appropriate measures, which may include publishing an erratum, clarification, or, in severe cases, retracting the affected work. The publisher and editors take reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of papers involving research misconduct and do not encourage or knowingly allow such misconduct to occur.