Publishing Ethics

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is like building a network of knowledge for the benefit of society. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. The process of review depends to a large extent on trust, and requires that everyone involved behaves responsibly and ethically. The article should be original and free from plagiarism. There should not be Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication. The article should have proper references and acknowledgements of the sources.