Ethical Publication Standards

CHARUVIDHYA follows the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical scholarly publishing. All participants involved in the publication process including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher are expected to adhere to established ethical guidelines in research and publication.

Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

Editors and reviewers are responsible for evaluating manuscripts fairly, objectively, and without bias while maintaining strict confidentiality. Any conflicts of interest must be declared prior to involvement in the review process.

In cases of ethical concerns or suspected misconduct, editors and reviewers are expected to follow COPE guidelines to ensure appropriate handling of such issues.

Reader Engagement and Corrections

Readers are encouraged to engage constructively with published research by communicating with authors or through official journal channels. Authors may request corrections to their published work by contacting the editorial office.

Concerns regarding errors or ethical issues should be reported with complete citation details, a clear description of the concern, and disclosure of any competing interests. Reports should not rely solely on third-party platforms such as blogs or social media.

Investigation of Ethical Concerns

The journal investigates all ethical concerns thoroughly, regardless of when or by whom they are raised. Based on the findings, appropriate actions such as issuing corrections, publishing expressions of concern, or retracting articles may be taken.

If an investigation requires time, an interim notice may be published. The journal ensures transparency while protecting the confidentiality of individuals raising concerns and may share information with relevant authorities in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited, including direct copying without attribution, use of others’ ideas without acknowledgment, self-plagiarism, and improper paraphrasing. Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection tools.

If plagiarism is detected, the manuscript may be rejected or corrective actions such as correction or retraction may be taken. The journal may also notify the authors’ institutions in confirmed cases.

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts and related communications are treated as confidential until publication. Editors and reviewers must not share manuscript content or use unpublished information for personal or professional advantage.

Any third-party involvement in the review process must be disclosed. Breaches of confidentiality will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Anonymity

Depending on the journal’s peer review model, reviewers may choose to disclose their identity. Otherwise, anonymity is maintained to ensure an unbiased and fair review process.

Submission and Publication of Related Studies

Authors must disclose any related manuscripts under review or previously published and clearly explain how the submitted work differs. Prior dissemination as a thesis, conference paper, or preprint does not disqualify submission.

Editors and reviewers are responsible for identifying potential overlap, duplicate submissions, or redundant publication and reporting such cases to the journal.

Submissions that are substantially similar to existing work may be rejected. If duplication is discovered after publication, corrective measures such as correction or retraction will be implemented.

Data and Figure Integrity

Figures and images must accurately represent original data and must not be manipulated in a misleading way. Authors may be required to provide original data for verification if concerns arise during review or after publication.

Biosecurity and Dual-Use Research

Authors must disclose any potential biosecurity or dual-use concerns at the time of submission. Editors and reviewers are responsible for evaluating associated risks and reporting concerns to the journal.

Manuscripts may undergo additional scrutiny where necessary. If the potential risks outweigh the benefits, the manuscript may be rejected. Post-publication concerns may also lead to corrective actions.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

By adhering to these ethical publication standards, CHARUVIDHYA aims to maintain the integrity, reliability, and credibility of the scholarly record while promoting responsible and transparent research communication.