Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Aljabel Journal of Humanities and Applied Sciences is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and combating all forms of malpractice. We believe that integrity and transparency are essential to ensure the reliability and quality of scientific knowledge. The journal adheres to the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure the application of best practices.

Responsibilities of Involved Parties:

  • Authors:

    • Originality and Plagiarism: Submitted manuscripts must be original and not previously published. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. All manuscripts will be screened using Turnitin software, and the similarity percentage must not exceed 25%.

    • Data Accuracy: Data and results presented must be accurate and truthful. Falsification or fabrication is strongly condemned.

    • Appropriate Authorship: All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research.

    • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Any potential conflicts of interest (financial, personal, academic) must be disclosed.

    • Ethical Approvals: Obtain necessary ethical approvals for research involving living subjects or sensitive data.

  • Reviewers:

    • Objectivity and Confidentiality: Evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly, maintaining the confidentiality of their content.

    • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Decline to review if a conflict of interest exists.

    • Timeliness: Submit reports within the specified deadlines.

  • Editorial Board:

    • Fairness and Transparency: Make publication decisions based solely on scientific merit, without discrimination.

    • Confidentiality: Handle submitted manuscripts and reviewer information with strict confidentiality.

    • Handling Malpractice: Take decisive and transparent action when malpractice is suspected or proven.

Procedures for Handling Malpractice:

Upon suspicion of malpractice (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication, undisclosed conflicts of interest), the journal will take the following steps:

  1. Initial Investigation: The editorial team will conduct an initial assessment of the allegation.

  2. Communication with Parties: Communicate with the involved authors or reviewers to request clarifications and evidence.

  3. Thorough Investigation: In serious cases, a deeper investigation may be conducted, including contacting the individuals' affiliated institutions.

  4. Corrective Actions: Based on the investigation's findings, corrective actions may include:

    • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.

    • Retraction of a published article.

    • Issuing a correction or retraction notice.

    • Imposing a ban on future publications by the authors in the journal.

    • Informing relevant institutions or regulatory bodies.

This policy aims to preserve the integrity of the scientific record and foster trust in the research published in Aljabel Journal.