Ethical Polices

Ethical Policies for the Journal of Advanced Research in Mathematics and Statistics

1. Authorship and Contributorship

  • Authorship Criteria:

    • Authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.
    • All authors must participate in drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content and must approve the final version.
    • Authors are accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring integrity and resolving any questions related to accuracy.

  • Acknowledgment:

    • Contributions that do not meet authorship criteria (e.g., technical assistance, writing support) should be acknowledged with permission.

2. Conflicts of Interest

  • Disclosure:
    • Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence their work.
    • The journal manages disclosed conflicts by ensuring unbiased decision-making and may assign alternate reviewers or editors when necessary.

3. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

  • Plagiarism:

    • Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism to ensure originality, including direct copying, paraphrasing without attribution, and self-plagiarism.
    • Detected plagiarism results in immediate rejection, with repeated offenses potentially leading to a ban on submissions.

  • Research Misconduct:

    • Defined as data fabrication, data falsification, or other unethical research practices.
    • Allegations are investigated following COPE guidelines, potentially resulting in article retraction and author institution notification.

4. Data Sharing and Reproducibility

  • Data Availability:
    • Authors are encouraged to deposit data in public repositories and provide a data availability statement in their manuscripts.
    • Detailed methods should allow replication, including descriptions of procedures, materials, and access to software/code used.

5. Peer Review Process

  • Double-Blind Review:
    • Anonymity of authors and reviewers is maintained to ensure unbiased evaluations.
    • Reviewers provide objective, constructive feedback focused on manuscript quality.

6. Ethical Oversight

  • Editorial Independence:

    • Editorial decisions are independent of the publisher to avoid conflicts of interest.
    • Editors follow ethical guidelines, ensuring fair and transparent publication processes.

  • Ethical Approval:

    • Studies involving humans or animals must have ethical approval confirmed by appropriate institutional review boards or ethics committees.

7. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

  • Corrections:

    • Minor errors are corrected through an erratum linked to the original article.

  • Retractions:

    • Articles are retracted for serious errors or misconduct, with clear retraction notices and linkage to the original publication.

  • Expressions of Concern:

    • Issued for ongoing investigations into article integrity issues.

8. Intellectual Property and Copyright

  • Licensing:
    • Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) to facilitate sharing and adaptation with proper credit.
  • Copyright Ownership:
    • Authors retain copyright, granting the journal rights to publish and distribute the work.

9. Handling Complaints and Appeals

  • Complaint Process:
    • Complaints regarding editorial processes or ethical issues are directed to the Editor-in-Chief and resolved following COPE guidelines.
  • Appeals:
    • Authors may appeal editorial decisions, reviewed by an independent editor for fairness and objectivity.

10. Advertising Policy

  • Clear Distinction:
    • Advertising content is clearly distinguishable from editorial content without influencing editorial decisions.

11. Funding and Sponsorship

  • Disclosure:
    • Authors disclose all funding sources and the role of sponsors in research design, data collection, and manuscript preparation.

12. Privacy and Confidentiality

  • Data Protection:
    • Personal information is protected, and confidential manuscripts are handled securely.

13. Malpractice Statement

  • Commitment to Integrity:
    • Zero-tolerance for research and publication malpractice, including plagiarism and unethical research practices.
  • Investigations and Sanctions:
    • Allegations are investigated with potential sanctions, including article retraction and author institution notification.

By adhering to these ethical policies, the Journal of Advanced Research in Mathematics and Statistics upholds integrity, transparency, and quality in its publication processes, fostering trust and respect within the academic community. These policies are periodically updated to reflect best practices and ensure high standards of ethical conduct.