Publication Ethics

Any queries about the ethics should be routed to the editorial office at [email protected]

COPE Standards

The standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics are supported by the URF Publishers (COPE) . We adhere to its Best Practice Guidelines and adhere to its Code of Conduct when dealing with potential instances of misconduct. We expect our authors to follow best practises in publication ethics, particularly when it comes to authorship, competing interests, adherence to research ethics guidelines, false or fabricated information, excess publication, plagiarism, manipulated figures, and dual submission.

If we discover convincing evidence of misconduct, we will find a way to address the scientific record, which may include some corrections or withdrawal.

Editors ' Responsibilities

To carry out their expected duties in a balanced, objective, and fair manner, without discrimination based on the authors' gender, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, ethnic or geographical origin.
To treat submissions for sponsored supplements or special issues in the same manner as other submissions, so that articles are evaluated and accepted solely on their academic merit and without regard for commercial consideration.
Adopting and adhering to reasonable procedures in the event of complaints of an ethical or conflict nature, in accordance with the Society's policies and procedures where appropriate.
To allow authors a reasonable amount of time to respond to any complaints. No matter when the original publication was approved, all complaints should be investigated. Any documentation associated with such complaints should be kept.

Reviewers ' Responsibilities

To contribute to the decision-making process and to aid in the improvement of the published paper's quality by reviewing the manuscript objectively and in a timely manner.
To keep any information provided by the editor or author confidential. Furthermore, the manuscript should not be kept or copied.
To notify the editor of any previously published or submitted content that is substantially similar to the content under review.
Be aware of any potential conflicts of interest (financial, institutional, collaborative, or other relationships between the reviewer and author) and notify the editor, withdrawing their services for that manuscript if necessary.

Authors ' Responsibilities

To keep accurate records of data related to their submitted manuscript and to supply or provide access to these data upon reasonable request. Depositing data in a suitable repository or storage location for sharing and further use by others, where appropriate and where permitted by the employer, funding body, and others who may have an interest.
To confirm/assure that the manuscript as submitted is not currently being considered or accepted for publication elsewhere. To acknowledge and cite sources where portions of the content overlap with previously published or submitted content. Additionally, a copy of any submitted manuscript that may contain overlapping or closely related content should be provided to the editor.
To confirm that all of the work in the submitted manuscript is original, as well as to acknowledge and cite content that has been reproduced from other sources. Any content taken from other sources should be reproduced with permission.
Authors must ensure that any studies involving human or animal subjects adhere to national, local, and institutional laws and requirements, and that approval has been sought and obtained where necessary. Human subjects' express permission should be obtained, and their privacy should be respected.
Declare any potential conflicts of interest (for example, if the author has a competing interest (real or apparent) that could be considered or viewed as exerting an undue influence on his or her duties at any stage during the publication process).
To notify the journal editor or publisher as soon as possible if a significant error in their publication is discovered. In addition, where necessary, one should work with the editor and publisher to publish an erratum, addendum, corrigendum notice, or retract the paper.

Copyright

Authors of articles published in UR Forum journals retain copyright on their articles under the UR Forum website use conditions and the UR Forum Publishers-General Conditions for Authors, with the exception of any third-party images and other materials added by Athenaeum, which are subject to the copyright of their respective owners. Authors are thus free to disseminate and republish their articles, subject to any requirements of third-party copyright owners and the full citation of the original publication. Visitors may also download and forward articles as long as they comply with the citation requirements. Copying, downloading, forwarding, or otherwise distributing any materials is always subject to any copyright notices displayed. Copyright notices must be prominently displayed and may not be obliterated, deleted, or hidden, in whole or in part.

Publication Ethics