Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The Journal of Holistic and Scientific Studies is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows the ethical guideline and best practices to ensure transparency, fairness, and quality in scholarly publishing.

Duty of Authors

Authors must ensure that their work is original, accurate, and not under consideration elsewhere. All sources used in the manuscript must be properly cited. Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and duplicate submission are strictly prohibited. Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest and sources of funding. All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and approved the final manuscript before submission.

Plagiarism Check

The journal uses plagiarism-detection software to screen all submissions. Any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or unethical research practices, will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

Conflicts of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any relationships or interests that could influence the research or editorial decisions.

Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions as necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Ethical Approval Must

Research involving human participants or animals must have ethical approval from university or any institute (where research conducted) and informed consent, in accordance with international ethical standards.