Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Ethan Publications is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We follow internationally accepted guidelines to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability in all stages of the publishing process.

Duties of Authors

  • Submit only original works that have not been published elsewhere.
  • Provide accurate and complete data, citing sources appropriately.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest and obtain permission for third-party material.
  • Cooperate promptly with editors regarding corrections or retractions when necessary.

Duties of Editors

  • Ensure fair and unbiased review of all submissions.
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and reviewer identities.
  • Make publication decisions solely based on scholarly merit and ethical standards.
  • Take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
  • Respect confidentiality and avoid using unpublished information for personal gain.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.

Handling of Misconduct

Ethan Publications takes allegations of misconduct seriously. We investigate all complaints or concerns following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate.

By adhering to these ethical principles, Ethan Publications strives to protect the integrity of the scholarly record and foster trust among authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.