Publication Ethics

Introduction

Globisteme International Journal (GIJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal expects all authors, editors, reviewers, and editorial staff to follow ethical principles and professional practices throughout the publication process.

GIJ takes all forms of publication misconduct seriously and follows internationally recognized ethical publishing standards.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to GIJ must ensure that:

  • The submitted work is original and has not been published previously.

  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal simultaneously.

  • All data presented in the manuscript are accurate and authentic.

  • Proper acknowledgment and citation of sources are provided.

  • All listed authors have significantly contributed to the research.

  • Permission has been obtained for copyrighted materials when required.

  • The manuscript does not contain plagiarism, fabricated data, or manipulated results.

Authors must disclose:

  • Funding sources

  • Conflicts of interest

  • Ethical approvals where applicable

Plagiarism Policy

GIJ strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form.

Plagiarism includes:

  • Copying text without proper citation

  • Using ideas without acknowledgment

  • Duplicate publication

  • Self-plagiarism

  • Data or image manipulation

All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism may be:

  • Rejected immediately

  • Returned for correction

  • Retracted after publication if misconduct is discovered later

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making fair and unbiased publication decisions

  • Evaluating manuscripts solely on academic merit

  • Maintaining confidentiality of submissions

  • Preventing conflicts of interest

  • Ensuring ethical review procedures

  • Addressing ethical complaints appropriately

Editors must not:

  • Disclose confidential information

  • Use unpublished materials for personal benefit

  • Discriminate based on nationality, gender, religion, or institutional affiliation

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback

  • Review manuscripts confidentially

  • Identify relevant uncited work

  • Report suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns

  • Avoid reviewing manuscripts with conflicts of interest

  • Complete reviews within agreed timelines

Reviewers must not use unpublished manuscript content for personal research or advantage.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to:

  • Research design

  • Data collection

  • Analysis and interpretation

  • Manuscript preparation

All co-authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

Individuals who contributed partially may be acknowledged appropriately but should not be listed as authors unless they meet authorship criteria.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the publication process.

Conflicts may include:

  • Financial interests

  • Institutional affiliations

  • Personal relationships

  • Research collaborations

Undisclosed conflicts may lead to rejection or retraction.

Data Integrity and Research Misconduct

GIJ does not tolerate:

  • Fabrication of data

  • Falsification of results

  • Image manipulation

  • Misrepresentation of findings

  • Citation manipulation

If research misconduct is suspected, the journal may investigate according to ethical publishing guidelines.

Retraction and Correction Policy

Published articles may be corrected or retracted if:

  • Serious errors are identified

  • Ethical violations are discovered

  • Plagiarism or misconduct is confirmed

  • Data integrity is compromised

Retraction notices will remain publicly accessible to maintain transparency in the scholarly record.

Human and Animal Research Ethics

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards and institutional guidelines.

Authors must provide:

  • Ethical approval information

  • Consent statements where applicable

  • Institutional review details

Complaints and Appeals

GIJ welcomes ethical concerns, complaints, and appeals regarding:

  • Editorial decisions

  • Peer-review conduct

  • Publication ethics

  • Research integrity

All complaints will be reviewed fairly, confidentially, and independently by the Editorial Board.

Ethical Oversight

The journal continuously works to improve publication ethics standards and encourages ethical research and responsible scholarly communication globally.