Publication Ethics

NEXUS: Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (NGJMR)

Publication Ethics

Introduction

NEXUS: Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (NGJMR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all necessary measures to prevent publication malpractice. This statement is based on internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. Duties of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are entirely original. Any use of others’ work must be properly cited. Plagiarism in all forms is strictly prohibited.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously or publish redundant work.

Acknowledgment of Sources
All sources that have influenced the research must be properly acknowledged.

Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study.

Data Access and Retention
Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their work.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If significant errors are identified in published work, authors must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

2. Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts should be published based on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality
Editors must ensure that all submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in a submission for their own research without the author’s explicit consent.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and improving the quality of manuscripts.

Promptness
Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and supported by clear, constructive arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

4. Ethical Oversight

  • Research involving human participants or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards.
  • Authors must provide ethical clearance where required.
  • Informed consent must be obtained when applicable.

5. Publication Malpractice

The journal strictly prohibits:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication and falsification
  • Citation manipulation
  • Improper authorship attribution

Any violation may result in:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript
  • Retraction of published articles
  • Notification to the authors’ affiliated institutions

6. Complaints and Appeals

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions. All complaints and appeals will be handled in a fair, transparent, and timely manner by the editorial board.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their work.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

8. Archiving Policy

The journal ensures long-term digital preservation of all published content through reliable archiving systems, including:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

Closing Statement

NGJMR is dedicated to maintaining integrity, transparency, and the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. All stakeholders are expected to adhere strictly to these principles to ensure the credibility and quality of published research.