Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement Guidelines

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The ethical policy of Nanar Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences is based on the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is consistent with internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing.
All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to these ethical guidelines.

More information on publication ethics can be found at:
https://publicationethics.org

Procedures for Handling Ethical Violations

Once Nanar Journal confirms a violation of publication ethics, the journal addresses the issue seriously and follows procedures appropriate to the nature and severity of the violation:

  1. The editor initially informs the Editorial Board, providing copies of the relevant materials and a draft letter requesting clarification from the corresponding author in a non-judgmental manner.

  2. If the author’s explanation is unsatisfactory and serious unethical behavior is suspected, the case is referred to the Publishing Committee through the Editorial Board. The Committee determines whether the violation warrants sanctions, including a ban on future submissions.

  3. In cases of minor violations, the editor—based on the Committee’s advice—may issue a formal warning. If the article has already been published, the author may be required to publish a correction or apology.

  4. All correspondence is directed to the responsible author. Any further submissions from authors found responsible for ethical violations may be rejected.

  5. Authors involved in ethical misconduct may be prohibited from serving as editorial board members or reviewers.

  6. In severe cases, the journal may notify the authors’ affiliated institutions and impose a submission ban of up to five (5) years.

  7. In cases of serious fraud requiring retraction, a retraction notice will be published and permanently linked to the original article in the online version, clearly marked with the date of withdrawal.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Publisher

  1. The publisher ensures that all editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit.

  2. Editorial decisions are free from commercial or financial influence.

  3. The publisher is committed to maintaining the integrity of academic records.

  4. Ethical compliance is monitored by the editor-in-chief, editorial board, reviewers, authors, and readers.

  5. The journal actively checks submissions for plagiarism and data fabrication.

  6. The publisher supports the publication of corrections, clarifications, and retractions when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

  1. Editors have full authority to accept or reject manuscripts.

  2. Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewers.

  3. Editorial decisions are made in collaboration with the editorial board.

  4. Editors must disclose and avoid conflicts of interest.

  5. Editors must investigate ethical concerns, including plagiarism and data falsification.

  6. Editors may publish corrections, retractions, or apologies when required.

  7. Unpublished material must not be used for personal research without written author consent.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

  1. Reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions.

  2. Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

  3. Reviews must be conducted objectively and professionally.

  4. Reviewers must not use information obtained through peer review for personal gain.

  5. Reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest and decline review when conflicts exist.

  6. Reviews should be completed in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

  1. Manuscripts must be written in Arabic or English using appropriate academic language.

  2. Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

  3. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining approval from all co-authors.

  4. Authors must ensure institutional approval when required.

  5. Sources of funding and financial support must be clearly disclosed.

  6. Authors retain copyright under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  7. Authors must report significant errors or inaccuracies discovered after publication.

  8. All submissions are subject to plagiarism detection software.

  9. Submission implies agreement with the journal’s ethical and editorial policies.