Publication Ethics And Malpractice Statement

Overview

International Journal of South Asian and Global South Studies is determined to uphold the highest ethical standards in academic publication. To guarantee integrity, credibility, and reliability of the work, authors are supposed to follow to transparent and responsible practices.

Original Work

All the manuscripts received must be original and unpublished. Authors must remember not to fail in making sure that:

  • The work has to be their own
  • Proper credit is given to all sources
  • The paper is not distributed to more than one journal.

Avoidance of Plagiarism

No type of plagiarism is acceptable. Authors must:

  • Refer all sources properly.
  • Where necessary use quotation marks.
  • Make sure that the content is not copied.

The journal can employ plagiarism-detecting softwares to check submissions.

Authorship Criteria

Authors should only be listed as individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research. All authors listed should:

  • Accept the final copy of the paper.
  • Concur in submitting it and publication.

Alterations in authorship after submission have to be well clarified and accepted by the editorial team.

Accuracy and Integrity of Data.

It is the responsibility of the authors to be correct in their work. This includes:

  • Presenting data honestly
  • No fabrication or falsification.
  • Well articulated reporting approaches and results.

Conflict of Interest

The authors are required to declare any financial, professional and personal affiliations that may affect their research. Openness will ensure credibility to the publication.

Ethical Use of Sources.

All citations must be done in a responsible and precise way. Authors should:

  • Acknowledge prior work
  • Have too few or too many citations.
  • Make sure that all references are pertinent to the study.

Corrections and Retractions

In case an author discovers an error in the published paper, then they have to notify the journal as soon as possible. The journal will make suitable efforts, which include:

  • Issuing corrections
  • Reprising where necessary.

Compliance with Ethical Standards

Research and publication ethics are acceptable rules that authors should adhere to. Lack of these standards can lead to rejection or withdrawal of the manuscript.

Final Note

By following these ethical guidelines, all contributors will be guaranteed a transparent, fair and reliable publication process.

Contact Information

Any concerns on publication ethics can be addressed by an author by writing to the editorial team via the official site of the journal.