Publication Ethics

ARC Publishing is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We strictly follow the guidelines and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, fairness, and academic credibility in all our publishing activities.

For detailed policies, please visit ARC Publishing. 

1.Editorial Responsibilities

  • Ensure a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review process.

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.

  • Take prompt action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct.

2. Peer Review Process

  • The journal follows a double-blind peer review system.

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by qualified editorial board members or external experts.

  • Reviewers provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

  • Editorial decisions are based on reviewers’ comments and ethical standards.

3. Author Responsibilities

Authors must:

  • Submit original, unpublished work.

  • Ensure proper citation of sources and avoid plagiarism.

  • Avoid data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest.

  • Confirm that all listed authors have significantly contributed to the research and approved the final manuscript.

4. Misconduct Handling Policy

The journal considers the following as serious misconduct:

  • Plagiarism

  • Redundant or duplicate publication

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Citation manipulation

Procedure for Handling Misconduct

  1. Investigation will be initiated upon receiving a complaint from reviewers, readers, or editors.

  2. Evidence will be collected and evaluated confidentially.

  3. Authors will be contacted for explanation.

  4. If misconduct is confirmed:

    • The manuscript will be rejected, or

    • The published article will be retracted or removed from the website.

  5. In serious cases, the author’s institution may be informed.

5. Authorship Changes Policy

Authorship changes (addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors) before or after publication will only be considered if:

  • A valid written reason is provided.

  • Written consent is received from all listed authors.

  • If disagreement arises, publication will be suspended until the issue is resolved.

  • In post-publication disputes, the concerned institution may be contacted for resolution.

6. Conflict of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the research or publication decision.

7. Corrections & Retractions

  • Errors affecting the integrity of the research will be corrected through corrigendum or erratum.

  • Proven ethical violations will result in formal retraction following COPE retraction guidelines.

ARC Publishing remains committed to promoting ethical research, academic honesty, and transparency in scholarly communication.