Policies on Ethics
The Sharws Scientific Journal (SSJ) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. The editorial board strives to ensure that all published articles comply with the highest research standards. The journal adheres to strict publication ethics and actively prevents any form of unethical publishing practices. Its responsibility is to publish original works of scientific value to the highest standards. Key ethical principles include honesty, originality, and fair conduct from authors, and impartiality, objectivity, and confidentiality from editors and reviewers. The journal follows best practices in handling ethical issues, correcting errors, retracting articles when necessary, and providing judicial review when required.
Conflict of Interest (COI)
All corresponding authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the submitted research. To ensure compliance with best practices, authors are required to complete a Conflict of Interest form, which generates an official statement that is included in the final published version of the article.
Plagiarism
The journal uses Plagiarism Checker X to ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts. The maximum acceptable similarity index is 25%. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold are either returned to the authors for revision or rejected. Authors must properly cite all sources and maintain originality throughout the manuscript. Extensive plagiarism may lead to rejection during initial screening. Manuscripts are re-checked for plagiarism if substantial revisions are made during the peer review process.
Authorship
The journal discourages “guest authorship” or “ghost authorship.” Each contributing author must meet all four of the following criteria:
- Make a substantial contribution to the conception, design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation of the work.
- Draft or critically revise the work, adding significant intellectual value.
- Approve the final version of the manuscript for publication.
- Take full responsibility for all aspects of the work and ensure any issues regarding accuracy or integrity are appropriately addressed.
The corresponding author is solely responsible for submitting the manuscript, providing all relevant details, and following up throughout the peer review and production process.
Cases of Scientific Misconduct
Although the journal is not a formal member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), it adheres to COPE’s Code of Conduct. COPE flowcharts guide the editorial board when suspected misconduct occurs.
Scientific misconduct may include, but is not limited to:
- Violations of authorship criteria
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Conflicts related to authorship or contributions
If the article has already been published, retraction may be necessary to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
