Publication Ethics and Malpractice

بالتأكيد. إليك الترجمة الإنجليزية لوثيقة "أخلاقيات النشر ومكافحة الممارسات غير الأخلاقية في مجلة الفاروق للعلوم":

 

 Publication Ethics and Malpractice Policy at Al-Farouq Journal for Sciences

 

Al-Farouq Journal for Sciences is committed to operating according to the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing and academic research. The Journal views scientific integrity as fundamental to the credibility of knowledge and strictly rejects any practices that violate this integrity.

 

1. Core Principles of the Policy

 

The publication ethics policy at Al-Farouq Journal for Sciences is based on the following principles:

  • Integrity and Transparency: Dealing with all involved parties (Editors, Authors, Reviewers) openly and clearly.

  • Shared Responsibility: The responsibility for maintaining the integrity of scientific research rests with all contributors to the publication process.

  • Fair Procedures: Ensuring that investigations into any ethical breach are conducted fairly and impartially.

 

2. Forms of Unethical Malpractice Rejected

 

Al-Farouq Journal for Sciences considers the following actions, for example, to be malpractice that warrants investigation and disciplinary action:

Unethical Practice Explanation
Plagiarism and Duplicate Submission Presenting content or ideas belonging to others without proper attribution, or submitting work previously published elsewhere as new research.
Falsification and Fabrication Inventing data (fabrication), or manipulating research results, images, and graphs unethically with the intention to mislead the reader or alter conclusions.
Irresponsible Authorship Including the names of individuals who have not made a substantial contribution to the research work (Ghost Authorship), or excluding the names of genuine contributors (Guest/Gift Authorship).
Conflict of Interest (COI) Failure to disclose any financial, personal, or academic relationships that could influence the objectivity of the research work or the evaluation process.
Breach of Confidentiality Exploiting confidential information or data not authorized for use, or violating the rights of study participants (failure to obtain ethical consent).

 

3. Procedures for Handling Violations and Reporting

 

In the event of discovering any violation of publication ethics, the Editorial Board of Al-Farouq Journal for Sciences follows these steps:

  1. Initial Inquiry: The editorial team evaluates the evidence and determines whether there are sufficient grounds to open a formal investigation.

  2. Communication and Notification: The concerned author is contacted and formally notified of the allegations, granting them a fair opportunity to respond and provide necessary clarifications.

  3. Decision and Action: Upon completion of the investigation, the appropriate decision is made, which may include:

    • Correction: If the violation is minor and correctable.

    • Rejection: Rejection of the manuscript before publication.

    • Retraction: Official retraction of the published paper from the Journal's records.

    • Disciplinary Reporting: Notifying the author's academic institution or employer and banning them from future publication in the Journal.

 

4. Awareness, Prevention, and Responsibility

 

The Journal believes that prevention is key to maintaining integrity, and therefore provides:

  • Clear Guidelines: Offering a comprehensive guide to authors on proper documentation and scientific integrity standards.

  • Educational Support: Organizing workshops or providing training resources to enhance the understanding of responsible research and publication ethics, especially for early-career researchers.

A Call to the Scientific Community:

Al-Farouq Journal for Sciences calls upon all authors, reviewers, and editors to join this commitment. Research credibility is not just a policy, but a commitment to future generations and an assurance of reliable advancement in human knowledge.