Publication Ethics

Best Practices

Publication Ethics & Malpractice

Synergy Publication is committed to ensuring high ethical standards across all published journals. We strictly follow the guidelines and Best Practice Codes established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to address issues related to research integrity, authorship conflicts, and scientific misconduct.

COPE Aligned Research Integrity Scientific Ethics

Section 01

Ethical Standards for Authors

Authors are expected to adhere to the highest standards of scientific rigor and honesty. Submitting a manuscript implies compliance with the following core principles:

Data Accuracy

Authors must present an accurate account of the research performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data must be represented honestly and not fabricated or falsified.

Originality

Authors must ensure that they have written entirely original works. Any work or words of other researchers must be appropriately cited or quoted.

Multiple Publication

Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is strictly unacceptable.

Authorship Credit

Authorship must be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study.

Section 02

Standards for Editors

Editors make publication decisions based solely on scientific merit and methodological validity. They must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all submitted papers.

Scientific Merit Strict Confidentiality

Section 02

Standards for Reviewers

Reviewers play an essential role in peer review. They must perform evaluations objectively, disclose any conflicts of interest, and keep manuscript contents completely confidential.

Objective Evaluation No Conflicts

Section 03

Dealing with Misconduct

In cases of alleged misconduct (such as plagiarism, authorship disputes, falsified data, or duplicate submission), the editorial board takes swift and structured action:

COPE Framework

The editorial board will rigorously follow the established COPE flowcharts to formally and impartially investigate the allegation.

Institutional Collaboration

The publisher actively supports editors in gathering necessary facts, securely collecting evidence, and contacting the corresponding authors' institutions if required.

Formal Resolution

Once misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions are taken, which include publishing formal retractions, issuing corrections, or attaching expressions of concern as needed.

Commitment to Excellence

Fostering Trust in Academic Publishing

By adhering strictly to global best practices, we ensure trust, transparency, and accountability at every stage of the publication process.

COPE Guidelines Objective Review Transparent Actions