Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics Statement

The Researchcycles Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (RJMS), published by Researchcycles Press (Researchcycles LLC, Delaware, USA), is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and publication ethics. The journal strictly follows the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

1. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must submit original works that have not been published elsewhere.
  • All co-authors must have made a significant contribution to the research and approve the final version of the manuscript.
  • Proper citation of all sources is required; plagiarism in any form is considered unethical and unacceptable.
  • Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence their work.
  • Research involving human participants or animals must include ethical approval and informed consent.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially, avoiding any personal bias.
  • They should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and alert the editor of any potential ethical concerns.
  • Reviewers must not use unpublished material for personal research without explicit permission from the editor.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based solely on academic merit and relevance.
  • Editors must ensure a fair, impartial, and timely peer review process and maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Editors must recuse themselves from decisions if they have conflicts of interest with any manuscript.
  • In cases of suspected misconduct, editors will follow COPE’s recommended flowcharts to guide investigations and resolutions.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

  • The publisher, Researchcycles Press, ensures that best practices in scholarly communication are upheld.
  • The publisher supports the editorial independence of the journal and guarantees that editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial or financial factors.

5. Handling of Misconduct and Corrections

  • Allegations of misconduct (including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate submission, or authorship manipulation) will be investigated according to COPE guidelines.
  • When necessary, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern to maintain the scholarly record.

6. Data Transparency and Accessibility

  • Authors are encouraged to make their data, code, and materials available in public repositories or upon request, provided that confidentiality and ethical constraints allow it.

By submitting a manuscript to RJMS, authors confirm that they have read and agree to comply with this publication ethics statement.

Publisher: Researchcycles Press, Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Ethics Reference: COPE