Publication Ethics

 

Sambulugana Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. All parties involved in the publication process—including editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher—are expected to uphold the principles of responsible research and publication ethics.

The journal follows internationally recognized ethical publishing practices and encourages all contributors to adhere to the principles promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

• Make publication decisions fairly and objectively.
• Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process.
• Avoid conflicts of interest.
• Take appropriate action when ethical concerns or misconduct are identified.

• Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and constructively.
• Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts.
• Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review.
• Provide timely and evidence-based recommendations.
• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.

• Submit original work that has not been published elsewhere.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of research data.
• Properly acknowledge all sources through appropriate citation.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.
• List as authors only those who have made significant scholarly contributions.
• Promptly notify the editor if a significant error is discovered after submission or publication.

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Duplicate or redundant publication
• Improper authorship attribution
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest
• Manipulation of the peer-review process

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Sambulugana Journal is dedicated to preserving academic integrity by ensuring that every published article meets the highest ethical standards. Allegations of research misconduct will be investigated carefully and handled in accordance with internationally accepted ethical publishing practices. Appropriate editorial actions, including corrections, retractions, or withdrawal of articles, will be taken whenever necessary.