Ethical Statement

ProScholar Insights (PSI) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. The following ethical statement outlines the principles and guidelines that govern the actions and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial team.

Author Responsibilities

  1. Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original and have not been published elsewhere.
  2. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited, and authors are responsible for citing and referencing sources appropriately.
  3. All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research must be listed as authors.
  4. Authors should ensure that all listed authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
  5. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data presented in their manuscripts.
  6. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered a serious ethical violation.
  7. Research involving human or animal subjects must have received the necessary ethical approvals.
  8. Informed consent must be obtained from participants, and privacy and confidentiality must be protected.
  9. Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that may influence the research or its interpretation.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  1. Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the review process and refrain from disclosing information about the manuscript.
  2. Reviewers should provide objective, constructive, and unbiased feedback to assist authors in improving their work.
  3. Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest that may compromise their ability to provide an impartial review.

Editorial Responsibilities

  1. Editorial decisions are based on the academic merit of the manuscript and are free from undue influence or bias.
  2. Editors must recuse themselves from the review process if a conflict of interest exists.
  3. Decisions regarding publication should be based on the manuscript's quality, relevance, and adherence to ethical guidelines.
  4. Errors identified in published articles will be addressed promptly with corrections or retractions as needed.
  5. Corrections will be made with transparency and an explanation of the correction process.

General Principles

  1. ProScholar Insights (PSI) is committed to transparency in its processes and decisions.
  2. Authors, reviewers, and editors are encouraged to communicate openly and honestly.
  3. Authors should accurately report their research and provide an honest and transparent account of the methodology and results.
  4. ProScholar Insights (PSI) is dedicated to continuous improvement, and feedback from the academic community is welcomed for ongoing enhancement of ethical standards.

ProScholar Insights (PSI) believes that adherence to these ethical principles fosters a culture of integrity, trust, and respect in academic publishing. We expect all contributors to share in this commitment and uphold these ethical standards throughout the publication process.