Publication Ethics

TRANSCIVILIA: Journal of Multidisciplinary Knowledge and Civilization is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. Editors, reviewers, and authors are expected to adhere to ethical principles throughout the publication process.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.
  • Evaluating manuscripts fairly without discrimination.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective and constructive evaluations.
  • Assist editors in editorial decision-making.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts.
  • Identify relevant published works that have not been cited.
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest.

Duties of Authors

Authors must:

  • Present research findings honestly and accurately.
  • Ensure that submitted work is original.
  • Properly acknowledge the work of others through appropriate citations.
  • Avoid multiple or simultaneous submissions.
  • Confirm that all co-authors have approved the manuscript submission.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and duplicate publication constitute unethical publishing behavior and are unacceptable.

The editorial board reserves the right to reject or retract manuscripts found to violate publication ethics.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers should disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the publication process.

Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use unpublished information for personal advantage.

Corrections and Retractions

When significant errors or ethical violations are identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or article retractions as appropriate.

Ethical Standards

TRANSCIVILIA follows internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and encourages all parties involved in the publication process to uphold academic integrity, transparency, and responsible scholarly communication.