Publication Ethics

Techno Xplore is committed to maintaining scientific integrity and the quality of its publications. All publication processes adhere to the ethical principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This ethics statement outlines the responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers in ensuring honest, transparent, and ethical publication practices.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are required to:

  • Submit original, accurate, and honestly presented scholarly work.
  • Declare that the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
  • Include all individuals who qualify for authorship and clearly state their contributions.
  • Properly cite all sources and avoid plagiarism.
  • Provide permission for the use of previously published images, tables, or materials.
  • Present data and methods clearly to enable replication.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest, if applicable.
  • Promptly inform the journal if significant errors are discovered in a published manuscript.
  • Comply with the revision process based on feedback from editors and reviewers.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Conducting an initial evaluation of each manuscript based on relevance and scientific quality.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of all manuscripts and not using them for personal interests.
  • Making decisions objectively and without discrimination.
  • Managing a fair and timely peer review process.
  • Addressing suspected ethical misconduct seriously and in accordance with COPE guidelines.
  • Rejecting or retracting articles if evidence of ethical violations, plagiarism, or misleading data is found.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining publication quality and are required to:

  • Provide objective and constructive evaluations.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts under review.
  • Avoid personal or professional conflicts of interest.
  • Decline to review manuscripts outside their expertise or if unable to complete the review on time.
  • Report any potential ethical issues identified in the manuscript.

4. Responsibilities of Journal Management

Journal managers are responsible for:

  • Ensuring that all publication processes are conducted fairly, transparently, and professionally.
  • Providing clear author guidelines and ethical policies for authors and reviewers.
  • Maintaining the sustainability of the journal and the quality of its publications.
  • Handling complaints from readers, authors, and related parties wisely in accordance with COPE guidelines.
  • Conducting plagiarism checks before manuscripts enter the peer review process.

5. Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

Techno Xplore strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism, including:

  • Copying text, ideas, data, or images without proper attribution.
  • Reusing one’s own previously published work (self-plagiarism) without proper disclosure.

All manuscripts are screened using similarity detection tools. Manuscripts showing indications of plagiarism will be rejected.

6. Retraction, Correction, and Publication Errors

If significant errors are identified after publication:

  • Corrections will be issued for minor errors.
  • Retractions will be issued for ethical violations, data manipulation, or serious plagiarism.
  • Notices of correction or retraction will be clearly stated and publicly accessible.

7. Conflicts of Interest

All parties must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the evaluation of a manuscript. Editors have the authority to reject or retract manuscripts with serious conflicts of interest.

8. Research Involving Human or Animal Subjects

For research involving human or animal subjects, authors must:

  • Provide evidence of ethical approval from relevant institutions.
  • Ensure the confidentiality and safety of research subjects.
  • State that informed consent has been obtained.

9. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies

Authors may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in manuscript preparation; however:

  • AI tools must not be listed as authors.
  • Their use must be clearly disclosed in the acknowledgments section.
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the originality and accuracy of the manuscript content.

10. Handling Complaints and Allegations of Misconduct

Complaints related to publication ethics, scientific errors, or data misuse will be handled by the editor in accordance with COPE guidelines. Complaints may be submitted through the journal’s official contact.