Ethics and Malpractice

Ethics and Malpractice

Editorial Ethics

The editorial board of Global is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in all aspects of the publication process. All submitted manuscripts must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

  1. Integrity of Research:

    • Authors must ensure that their research is presented accurately and honestly. Fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.
    • Proper citation practices are essential to give credit to prior work and ideas.

  2. Authorship:

    • Authorship should accurately reflect those who contributed significantly to the research. All authors listed must meet the criteria for authorship and agree on the manuscript's final version.
    • Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the acknowledgments section.

  3. Conflict of Interest:

    • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial support, affiliations, or personal relationships that could influence their research.
    • The editorial board will evaluate these disclosures to ensure transparency and fairness in the publication process.

  4. Human and Animal Rights:

    • Research involving human subjects must comply with ethical standards and obtain appropriate institutional review board (IRB) approval, ensuring informed consent is obtained from all participants.
    • Research involving animals must adhere to national and international guidelines to ensure humane treatment and ethical care.

  5. Data Sharing and Transparency:

    • Authors are encouraged to share their data and methodologies to enhance transparency and reproducibility. Data should be archived and made accessible for peer review and future research, while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity where necessary.

  6. Retraction and Correction Policy:

    • Authors must promptly inform Global if they identify errors or inaccuracies in their published work. The journal will assess whether a correction or retraction is necessary.
    • In cases of serious misconduct, a formal retraction will be published, along with a clear explanation of the reasons.

Reviewer Ethics

Reviewers are crucial to maintaining the quality and integrity of Global and are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

  1. Confidentiality:

    • All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss the manuscript with others, except those authorized by the journal.

  2. Impartiality and Fairness:

    • Reviews should be conducted objectively and without personal bias. Reviewers must recuse themselves from the review process if they have any potential conflicts of interest.

  3. Constructive Feedback:

    • Reviewers should provide clear, constructive, and respectful feedback to help authors improve their manuscripts, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

  4. Timeliness:

    • Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe to ensure an efficient publication process.

Plagiarism Policy

Global employs a robust plagiarism detection system to uphold the originality of published work. Our policy includes:

  1. Screening for Originality:

    • All submitted manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism using reputable software, checking for similarities with published works and other submissions.

  2. Definition of Plagiarism:

    • Plagiarism includes any form of copying or paraphrasing of others' work without proper attribution, including text, data, figures, and ideas.

  3. Consequences of Plagiarism:

    • Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected. If plagiarism is discovered post-publication, a retraction will be issued.

Misconduct

Global is committed to addressing any instances of misconduct thoroughly and fairly. The procedure includes:

  1. Investigation Process:

    • Upon suspicion of misconduct, the editorial board will conduct an initial assessment. If warranted, a formal investigation will be initiated, which may involve contacting authors, their institutions, and other relevant parties.

  2. Possible Outcomes:

    • Rejection of Manuscript: Manuscripts suspected of misconduct prior to publication will be rejected.
    • Retraction: If misconduct is found after publication, the journal will issue a formal retraction, detailing the reasons for the action.
    • Notification of Institutions: In cases of serious misconduct, the authors’ institutions may be notified for further investigation.

  3. Rights of Authors:

    • Authors under investigation will be given an opportunity to respond to allegations of misconduct before any final decisions are made.

Responsibilities of Authors, Reviewers, and Editors

All parties involved in the publication process must uphold these ethical standards. By submitting a manuscript to Global, authors, reviewers, and editors acknowledge their commitment to these principles.

For further inquiries or concerns regarding our ethics and malpractice policy, please contact us.