
Ethics and Code of Conduct
Scholar Book Press upholds the highest standards of publishing ethics and integrity. All authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to adhere to ethical practices throughout the publishing process to maintain academic credibility and trust.
Author Responsibilities:
- Submit original work free from plagiarism and proper citation of all sources.
- Acknowledge contributions of co-authors and others involved in the work.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest that might influence research or interpretation.
- Ensure ethical compliance in research involving human or animal subjects.
- Promptly inform the press if errors are discovered post-publication for correction or retraction.
Editorial Responsibilities:
- Make publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit without bias.
- Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and author details.
- Avoid any conflicts of interest that could compromise editorial judgment.
- Ensure fair, objective, and timely peer review processes.
Reviewer Responsibilities:
- Conduct objective and constructive reviews, offering clear feedback.
- Maintain confidentiality of the review process.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest with the manuscript or authors.
- Identify any potential ethical concerns such as plagiarism or data fabrication.
Scholar Book Press follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to ensure integrity and transparency in all publishing activities.