Journal Ethics Statement

EKTU Journal of Engineering Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, scientific integrity, and responsible research conduct. The journal follows internationally recognized guidelines, including the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability at all stages of the publication process.

Responsibilities of the Journal

Fair Review: The journal ensures objective, fair, and confidential evaluation of all manuscripts through a rigorous peer review process. Conflicts of interest are disclosed and managed appropriately.
Transparency: Editorial decisions, publication processes, and journal policies are clearly communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers.
Correction and Retraction: The journal maintains procedures for correcting errors, issuing expressions of concern, and retracting articles when necessary, in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Integrity of the Record: The journal preserves the accuracy of published content, proper citation, and the absence of plagiarism or data falsification.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are expected to:

Submit original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.
Accurately report research data, methods, and findings.
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest, funding sources, and contributions of co-authors.
Ensure proper attribution and citation of all sources, including text, figures, tables, and data.
Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or other forms of research misconduct.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are required to:

Conduct fair, objective, and timely evaluations of manuscripts.
Maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts and not use information for personal gain.
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.
Provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

Handling Misconduct

The journal takes allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously. Suspected cases of plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication, or unethical behavior are investigated thoroughly. Corrective actions, including corrections, retractions, or reporting to relevant institutions, are applied following COPE guidelines.

Open Access and Ethical Compliance

As an open access journal, EKTU Journal of Engineering Sciences ensures that all published content is freely accessible while upholding ethical standards in research and publication. The journal also adheres to principles of responsible citation, data transparency, and proper licensing under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0).