The Journal of Gateway to Sustainable Research is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. All parties involved in the publication process — authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher — are required to adhere to ethical standards.
This policy is developed in accordance with the best practice guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
1. Editor Responsibilities
Accountability
- Ensure the integrity of the academic record
- Maintain high-quality peer review
- Publish corrections, clarifications, retractions, or apologies when necessary
Fairness
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on intellectual content and scientific merit, without discrimination based on:
- Race
- Gender
- Nationality
- Institutional affiliation
- Political or religious beliefs
Confidentiality
Editors must not disclose information about submitted manuscripts except to:
- Corresponding author
- Reviewers
- Potential reviewers
- Editorial advisers
Conflicts of Interest and Disclosure
- Recuse themselves where conflicts exist
- Not use unpublished material for personal gain
- Ensure commercial interests do not influence decisions
- Require disclosure of competing interests
Investigation of Misconduct
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Ethical violations
- Duplicate publication
2. Reviewer Responsibilities
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making publication decisions and helps authors improve manuscript quality.
Promptness and Confidentiality
- Notify editor if unable to review
- Treat manuscripts as confidential
- Not share without authorization
Objectivity and Constructive Feedback
- Objective
- Evidence-based
- Professional and respectful
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must avoid manuscripts where conflicts arise from:
- Competitive relationships
- Collaborative ties
- Institutional affiliations
- Financial interests
3. Author Responsibilities
Reporting Standards
- Accurate and honest research reporting
- Sufficient detail for replication
- Objective discussion of findings
Originality and Plagiarism
All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.
Multiple or Redundant Publication
Duplicate or simultaneous submissions are unethical.
Authorship Criteria
- Conceptualization and design
- Data collection or analysis
- Interpretation of results
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
- Financial support sources
- Institutional funding
- Potential conflicts of interest
Corrections of Errors
Authors must promptly notify the journal if significant errors are discovered.
4. Publisher’s Confirmation
The publisher is committed to upholding academic integrity and ethical publishing standards.
In cases of alleged misconduct, the publisher will:
- Collaborate with editors to investigate
- Publish corrections or retractions when necessary
- Take action to maintain scholarly integrity
The Journal of Gateway to Sustainable Research maintains zero tolerance for unethical publishing practices and promotes responsible, transparent, and sustainable research dissemination.