UAR Publisher follows strict editorial guidelines to ensure the integrity, quality, and transparency of the research we publish. Our editorial policies align with international publishing standards and ethical best practices.
1. Editorial Responsibilities
- Editors must ensure that all submissions are evaluated fairly, objectively, and without bias.
- All decisions regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection should be based on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
- Editors must maintain confidentiality and not disclose any manuscript details to unauthorized individuals.
- Editors must handle conflicts of interest appropriately and recuse themselves from manuscripts where such conflicts exist.
2. Peer Review Process
- All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review, where the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
- Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts to ensure a fair evaluation.
- Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and experience in the relevant field.
- The editorial team makes final decisions based on reviewer feedback and manuscript quality.
3. Ethical Publishing Practices
- Editors must ensure that all published content meets ethical research standards and follows plagiarism detection protocols.
- Manuscripts containing fabricated data, plagiarism, or ethical misconduct will be rejected or retracted.
- UAR Publisher follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for handling ethical violations.
4. Manuscript Decision & Communication
- The editorial board is responsible for communicating decisions to authors in a timely manner.
- Authors receive detailed reviewer feedback, with clear instructions for revisions if necessary.
- Editors should encourage constructive criticism while maintaining a respectful and professional tone in all communications.
5. Editorial Independence
- Editorial decisions must be independent of commercial or external influences.
- Advertising, sponsorship, or other financial relationships should never affect editorial judgment.
6. Post-Publication Corrections & Retractions
- If errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, editors must take appropriate action, including issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.
- Authors are encouraged to report any significant errors in their published work for correction.
UAR Publisher is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic publishing by ensuring a fair, transparent, and ethical editorial process.
