Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The USA Journals

The USA Journals is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity, aligning with the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All journals published under The USA Journals adhere strictly to these ethical principles to ensure transparency, quality, and trustworthiness.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors:

• Fair Decision-making: Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance, without bias based on race, gender, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

• Confidentiality: Editors maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscripts, author details, and reviewer identities throughout the editorial and review processes.

• Conflict of Interest: Editors disclose and manage conflicts of interest promptly, recusing themselves from editorial decisions involving personal or professional relationships.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers:

• Objectivity and Timeliness: Reviewers provide objective, unbiased feedback in a timely manner to ensure fair and prompt evaluation of manuscripts.

• Confidentiality: Reviewers maintain confidentiality, avoiding discussion or disclosure of manuscript contents or authors’ identities.

• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must immediately inform editors of any conflicts of interest and decline to review if impartiality is compromised.

• Constructive Feedback: Reviewers provide clear, constructive, and supportive comments that aid authors in improving manuscript quality.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors:

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure submitted manuscripts represent original work, free from plagiarism. Proper acknowledgment and citations of the work of others must be included.

• Multiple Submissions and Prior Publication: Authors must not submit manuscripts concurrently to multiple journals or previously published work without appropriate justification and disclosure.

• Authorship: Authorship should accurately reflect individuals who have significantly contributed to the research. All co-authors must agree on the final manuscript before submission.

• Data Accuracy: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their research data. Data should be accessible and available for verification upon reasonable request.

• Conflicts of Interest and Funding: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest, as well as sources of research funding and support, in their manuscripts.

• Ethical Research Practices: Authors conducting research involving humans or animals must obtain appropriate ethical approval and ensure compliance with institutional and international ethical standards.

Handling of Unethical Behavior:

• Identification and Action: Any allegation of unethical conduct or research malpractice (e.g., plagiarism, falsification, or fabrication of data) will be thoroughly investigated by the editorial board.

• Corrections and Retractions: Errors identified post-publication will be promptly corrected through errata or, in severe cases, retraction, clearly communicating the reason publicly.

The USA Journals proactively promotes ethical publishing practices and is committed to collaborating with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers to uphold the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing.