Publication Ethics

Physics Spectrum Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against any publication malpractices. This statement describes the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing articles in this journal, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

  1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

  • The submitted manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • All data and results presented in the manuscript are accurate and honestly obtained.
  • Proper acknowledgment of the work of others through appropriate citations is provided.
  • All listed authors have significantly contributed to the research and approved the final manuscript.
  • Any conflict of interest related to the research or publication is clearly stated.
  • Research involving humans or animals complies with relevant ethical standards and regulations.
  1. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based solely on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review process.
  • Preventing conflicts of interest between authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical complaints, plagiarism, or research misconduct.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related communications.
  1. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and in a timely manner.
  • Keep all manuscript information confidential.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
  • Report any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices to the editor.
  • Decline to review manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.
  1. Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher is committed to:

  • Supporting editors in maintaining ethical publishing standards.
  • Ensuring that commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.
  • Providing necessary resources to maintain the integrity of the publication process.
  1. Plagiarism and Misconduct

Physics Spectrum Journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and duplicate publication. All submitted manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts found to violate ethical standards will be rejected or retracted in accordance with journal policies.

  1. Corrections and Retractions

The journal will publish corrections, clarifications, retractions, or apologies when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.