Ethical Standards for Publishing | Mantech Publications

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Ethical Standards for Publication

At Mantech Publications, we are committed to advancing knowledge across various academic disciplines. As a publisher of a diverse range of scholarly journals, we strive to uphold the highest ethical standards at every stage of the publication process. The integrity of our journals and the trust of the global academic community are of utmost importance to us. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities that all parties involved in the publication process must adhere to, ensuring transparency, fairness, and scholarly rigor.

Editorial Responsibilities

Our editors play a critical role in ensuring the quality and credibility of the work published in our journals. Editors are expected to:

Make publication decisions based solely on the merits of the submitted manuscript, ensuring impartiality regardless of the author’s race, gender, ethnicity, or beliefs.
Maintain strict confidentiality concerning submitted manuscripts and related communications.
Promote clarity and completeness in the research presented by adopting processes such as thorough technical editing and the use of research guidelines.
Evaluate manuscripts with the support of peer reviewers, upholding an objective and fair review process.
Provide clear and constructive feedback to authors and offer a pathway for authors to appeal editorial decisions when necessary.

Peer Review Integrity

The peer review process is a cornerstone of scholarly publishing. Reviewers contribute to ensuring the quality and validity of published work by adhering to the following principles:

Preserve confidentiality throughout and after the review process.
Provide constructive and unbiased feedback to assist editors in making publication decisions and help authors improve their work.
Notify the editor of any potential ethical concerns, including conflicts of interest or unethical research practices.
Accept only reviews that match their expertise and complete them within the agreed timeframe.
Stay open to revisiting their evaluation if new information arises after submission of their initial review.

Authorial Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring the integrity and originality of their research. By submitting their work to Mantech Publications, authors agree to the following ethical standards:

Submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.
Acknowledge all contributors appropriately, listing as co-authors those who have made significant contributions to the research.
Ensure that any work that has influenced their research is accurately cited, giving due credit to the sources.
Provide truthful and accurate reporting of their research results, ensuring that all data presented is authentic and free of fabrication.
Clearly document any experiments involving animals or human subjects, including ethical approval for such studies.
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest or sources of funding that may have influenced the research.
Promptly notify the journal editor if any significant errors or inaccuracies are identified in their published work and collaborate in correcting the manuscript.

Commitment to Publishing Ethics

Mantech Publications is dedicated to maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of the publishing process:

Uphold internationally recognized ethical guidelines for research and publication.
Take swift and transparent action to correct or retract any work that is found to be fraudulent or unethical.
Ensure that business interests do not interfere with editorial independence or the intellectual integrity of our journals.

Addressing Unethical Practices

In cases where ethical misconduct or breaches of publication standards are suspected, Mantech Publications will:

Investigate all allegations with sufficient evidence and take appropriate action when necessary.
Collaborate with academic institutions to ensure that misconduct is addressed at the organizational level, while acknowledging that publishers are limited in their capacity to investigate such matters.
Seek input from the editorial board or external experts when dealing with complex ethical issues.

Safeguarding Scholarly Integrity

By enforcing these ethical guidelines, Mantech Publications ensures that the research we publish reflects the highest standards of scholarly excellence, contributing to the advancement of knowledge across diverse fields of study. Our commitment to ethical publishing practices supports the integrity and reputation of the academic community.