PUBLICATION ETHICS

Journal STRANOVIA (Scholarly Teaching Research and New Approaches in Various Academic Innovations) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal ensures that all stakeholders—including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—adhere to ethical responsibilities that support transparency, accountability, and scholarly credibility. The ethical principles implemented by the journal aim to prevent misconduct, promote responsible research practices, and ensure fairness throughout the publication process.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Journal STRANOVIA must ensure that their work is original, authentic, and has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to other journals. Authors are required to:

  • Submit original research that is free from plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or data manipulation.

  • Properly acknowledge and cite all sources of information, ideas, and data derived from other scholarly works.

  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions to the research and have approved the final manuscript.

  • Avoid redundant or duplicate publication of the same research findings.

  • Provide accurate data representation and maintain transparency in research methodology and analysis.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence research outcomes or interpretations.

  • Obtain ethical clearance for research involving human participants, including informed consent and protection of participant confidentiality.

  • Be responsible for correcting errors or inaccuracies discovered after publication by notifying the editorial team promptly.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality and credibility of scholarly publications. Reviewers for Journal STRANOVIA are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and constructively without personal or professional bias.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content and not use unpublished material for personal advantage.

  • Provide detailed, scholarly, and evidence-based feedback that supports manuscript improvement.

  • Identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors.

  • Declare any conflicts of interest that may compromise their ability to conduct an impartial review.

  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeline to support efficient publication processes.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of Journal STRANOVIA are responsible for ensuring fairness, transparency, and scholarly integrity throughout the editorial process. Editors are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.

  • Avoid discrimination based on authors’ nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or personal background.

  • Ensure that all manuscripts undergo a rigorous and unbiased double-blind peer review process.

  • Address ethical concerns, complaints, or allegations of misconduct promptly and fairly.

  • Prevent publication of manuscripts where conflicts of interest may compromise editorial objectivity.

4. Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

Journal STRANOVIA maintains a strict anti-plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts undergo similarity checks using reliable plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts identified as containing significant plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of academic misconduct will be rejected. If misconduct is discovered after publication, the journal reserves the right to issue corrections, retractions, or statements of concern.

5. Conflict of Interest Policy

All parties involved in the publication process must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence their work. Transparency in conflict disclosure ensures objectivity and protects the integrity of scholarly publications.

6. Research Integrity and Human Subject Protection

Research involving human participants must adhere to ethical research standards. Authors must demonstrate that ethical approval has been obtained from relevant institutional review bodies where applicable. Participant confidentiality, voluntary participation, and informed consent must be clearly documented.

7. Data Transparency and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to provide clear and transparent descriptions of research procedures and data analysis. Where appropriate, authors should be willing to provide access to supporting data to allow verification and replication of research findings, while maintaining participant confidentiality.

8. Correction, Retraction, and Post-Publication Discussion

Journal STRANOVIA supports the correction of scholarly records when necessary. If significant errors, ethical violations, or inaccurate data are identified after publication, the journal may publish corrections, retractions, or editorial notices. The journal encourages scholarly dialogue and responsible post-publication discussion that contributes to academic development.

9. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Authors retain responsibility for ensuring that their work does not infringe upon existing copyrights. Proper permission must be obtained for any copyrighted materials, including figures, tables, or extended quotations. The journal promotes respect for intellectual property rights and responsible scholarly dissemination.

 

Through these comprehensive publication ethics policies, Journal STRANOVIA ensures that all published works uphold scholarly integrity, promote responsible research conduct, and contribute meaningfully to educational knowledge and professional practice.