Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

Academic integrity underpins FINSYAR's editorial decisions. The following policies apply to authors, editors, and reviewers.

Authorship and contributions

Authors must contribute substantially to the research or writing, approve the final version, and take responsibility for the work. Each author's contribution must be described. Gift authorship and naming individuals without their consent are prohibited. Changes to the author list require written reasons and agreement from all parties concerned.

Conflicts of interest

Financial, institutional, personal, or academic relationships that may influence judgement must be disclosed. Editors and reviewers must withdraw from handling a manuscript if their independence is compromised.

Misconduct and allegations

Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, misleading image manipulation, and duplicate publication are unacceptable. Allegations must be submitted to the editorial office with evidence. Editors seek responses from the parties concerned, examine the evidence, and contact the appropriate institution where necessary. Decisions are not based on unexamined allegations.

Corrections, retractions, and discussion

Errors affecting article accuracy are addressed through corrections or other proportionate measures. If the findings are no longer reliable, the journal may publish a retraction with clear reasons and a link to the original article. Articles are not silently removed. Readers may submit evidence-based scholarly criticism; authors are given an opportunity to respond.

Complaints and appeals

Complaints about editorial processes should be submitted through OJS correspondence or the editorial contact. Matters involving an editor must be reviewed by a manager who is not involved. Appeals must explain the issue and evidence, rather than merely express disagreement with a decision.

Reference principles: COPE Core Practices. This reference does not imply COPE membership or accreditation.