Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Academic Value Studies (JAVStudies) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. To ensure transparency, academic integrity, and the credibility of published works, the journal strictly adheres to the guidelines and principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).

This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, and reviewers. All submissions to JAVStudies must comply with these ethical standards. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the manuscript, retraction of the published article, or further institutional notification if necessary.

By submitting a manuscript to JAVStudies, authors confirm that they are aware of and agree to the journal’s ethical policies, including but not limited to:

- Authorship integrity and acknowledgment of contributions.
- Originality of the work and avoidance of plagiarism.
- Proper citation and referencing of prior research.
- Adherence to research ethics involving human and animal subjects.
- Declaration of conflicts of interest and sources of funding.

These policies apply to all submitted and published content, and the editorial board reserves the right to take appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct.


Responsibilities of Editors

  • All submitted manuscripts are initially assessed by the responsible editor and then forwarded to at least two independent reviewers for double-blind peer review.
  • Editors are responsible for overseeing the plagiarism check during the preliminary evaluation phase.
  • Editors must ensure the confidentiality of authors’ and reviewers’ identities throughout the peer review process.
  • Editors should not use or cite unpublished content from submitted manuscripts without the explicit consent of the authors.
  • Information obtained during the evaluation process must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain or influence.
  • Editorial decisions are based solely on the academic merit, originality, relevance, and methodological soundness of the manuscript.
  • Manuscripts that receive two negative reviewer reports will not be reconsidered for publication.
  • If an editor has a conflict of interest regarding a manuscript, they must recuse themselves from the editorial process and assign another editor to handle the submission.

 

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Manuscripts submitted to JAVStudies must be original works of the author(s), not under consideration by another journal, and must not have been previously published in any language or format.
  • Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the research. Authors must meet the following COPE criteria:
    • Significant contribution to the conception, design, data collection, or analysis.
    • Involvement in drafting or critically revising the manuscript for intellectual content.,
    • Final approval of the version to be published.
  • One author must be designated as the corresponding author.
  • All data presented in the manuscript must be accurate and free of fabrication or falsification.
  • Research findings must be supported by the data presented, and conclusions should not be based on personal opinions.
  • Authors must cite all sources appropriately. Ideas or direct quotations from other works must be clearly attributed, with direct quotes placed in quotation marks.
  • Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. If the study is based on a thesis or conference presentation, this must be explicitly indicated.
  • Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with international ethical standards. Ethics committee approval must be obtained and documented. The name of the approving body, the date, and the protocol number must be included in the manuscript.
  • If the research findings are likely to affect a particular institution or organization, this must be disclosed.
  • Financial support and funding sources must be acknowledged in the article, accompanied by the necessary documentation.

 

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers should only accept manuscripts related to their field of expertise and for which they feel qualified to provide an informed and unbiased evaluation.
  • Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the peer review process. Manuscripts and their contents must not be shared or discussed with others prior to publication.
  • Unpublished data or findings contained in a manuscript should not be used or cited without the explicit, written permission of the author via the editor.
  • Any information obtained during the review process must be treated as confidential and not used for personal or professional gain.
  • Reviews should be conducted objectively and supported by scholarly arguments. Reviewers must refrain from making personal criticisms or unsubstantiated statements.
  • If a conflict of interest arises—whether due to personal, financial, institutional, or collaborative relationships—the reviewer must notify the editorial team and withdraw from the review process.
  • Although plagiarism detection is primarily the editor’s responsibility, reviewers are expected to alert the editor if they suspect plagiarism, duplication, or unethical research practices.