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Publication Ethics
We make every effort to ensure high quality scholarship in all published articles and conference papers published by us. This means that we consider best practices such as peer review, anti-plagiarism control, and adherence to industry standard ethical practices and guidelines to be matter of course, and therefore mandatory.
Raiya Academic adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core practices. Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Raiya Academic adheres the policies of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which is a charity registered in the UK. It is concerned with the integrity of peer-reviewed publications in science, particularly biomedicine.
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE): Raiya Academic adheres to the policies of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), including those that cover overlapping publications.
Publishing Ethics and Malpractice Statement Summary
At Raiya Academic, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of publishing ethics and preventing malpractice in all our operations. Our publishing ethics and malpractice statement provides clear guidelines for authors, reviewers, and editors on ethical conduct, and outlines the procedures for addressing cases of suspected malpractice.
We adhere to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and we require all our authors, reviewers, and editors to follow these guidelines. These guidelines include principles such as confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and accountability.
We require our authors to ensure that their research is original, accurate, and does not contain plagiarism or falsified data. We also require authors to disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their research or the peer review process.
We require our reviewers to provide objective and constructive feedback on manuscripts, and to disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their impartiality. We also ensure that the review process is conducted in a confidential and anonymous manner.
We require our editors to ensure that the peer review process is fair, transparent, and efficient, and to ensure that editorial decisions are based on the quality, rigor, and significance of the research. We also require editors to disclose any conflicts of interest and to ensure that the review process is conducted in a confidential and anonymous manner.
To prevent malpractice, we have implemented several measures, including plagiarism detection software, data verification checks, and quality assurance checks on the peer review process. We also have a formal appeals process for authors who wish to dispute editorial decisions or the peer review process.
In cases of suspected malpractice, we will conduct an investigation and take appropriate action, which may include retracting the article, notifying relevant authorities, and banning the responsible individuals from submitting or reviewing articles in our journals.
We require our authors to ensure that their research is original, accurate, and does not contain plagiarism or falsified data. We also require authors to disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their research or the peer review process.
We require our reviewers to provide objective and constructive feedback on manuscripts, and to disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their impartiality. We also ensure that the review process is conducted in a confidential and anonymous manner.
We require our editors to ensure that the peer review process is fair, transparent, and efficient, and to ensure that editorial decisions are based on the quality, rigor, and significance of the research. We also require editors to disclose any conflicts of interest and to ensure that the review process is conducted in a confidential and anonymous manner.
To prevent malpractice, we have implemented several measures, including plagiarism detection software, data verification checks, and quality assurance checks on the peer review process. We also have a formal appeals process for authors who wish to dispute editorial decisions or the peer review process.
In cases of suspected malpractice, we will conduct an investigation and take appropriate action, which may include retracting the article, notifying relevant authorities, and banning the responsible individuals from submitting or reviewing articles in our journals.
Peer Review
Each manuscript submitted for publication in Raiya Academic journals undergoes academic peer review prior to final decision. Submitted articles are checked against a set of criteria before agreeing to publish.
At Raiya Academic, we take peer-review seriously. It is a vital step in the publication process to ensure standard quality of the research published with us. Our peer review process is designed to be fair, transparent, and efficient, with a focus on providing constructive feedback to authors that helps them improve their research. We work closely with our editorial board members and reviewers to ensure that the process is conducted in a timely and professional manner.
The peer review process typically involves the following steps:
- Initial assessment: Upon submission of a manuscript, our editorial team reviews the manuscript to ensure that it meets the basic standards of quality and relevance for the journal. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to authors without being sent for peer review.
- Peer review: Manuscripts that meet the basic standards are sent out for peer review to at least two independent experts in the field. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and reputation in the field, and are asked to provide feedback on the quality, rigor, and significance of the research.
- Editorial decision :Based on the feedback from reviewers, the editorial team makes a decision on whether to accept, reject, or request revisions to the manuscript. Authors are provided with constructive feedback on their manuscript, regardless of the outcome of the review.
- Revision: If revisions are requested, authors are given an opportunity to revise their manuscript in response to the reviewers’ comments. Revised manuscripts are then sent back to the reviewers for further evaluation.
- Final decision: After revisions have been made, the editorial team makes a final decision on whether to accept the manuscript for publication.
At Raiya Academic, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and rigor in our peer review process. We value the expertise and contributions of our editorial board members and reviewers, and we work closely with them to ensure that the process is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
Peer Review Best Practices
We strive to adhere to the highest standards of peer review best practices. This includes ensuring that our reviewers are selected based on their expertise and reputation in the field, providing constructive feedback to authors, and maintaining confidentiality and anonymity throughout the process.
We also believe in providing our reviewers with clear guidelines and expectations for the peer review process, including timelines, criteria for evaluation, and ethical standards. Our reviewers are asked to disclose any conflicts of interest and to adhere to our code of conduct for peer review. We recognize the importance of transparency and accountability in the peer review process. To this end, we provide authors with a clear explanation of the review process, including the number of reviewers, their identities (if possible), and the criteria used to evaluate manuscripts. We also encourage reviewers to disclose their identities to authors, if they feel comfortable doing so.
We believe that open and constructive communication between authors, reviewers, and editorial teams is essential for the success of the peer review process. We encourage authors to respond promptly and respectfully to reviewer comments, and we work with reviewers to provide constructive feedback that helps authors improve their research.
Out teams are committed to adhering to the highest standards of peer review best practices. We recognize the vital role that peer review plays in ensuring the quality and rigor of scholarly research, and we are dedicated to providing authors with a fair, transparent, and constructive peer review process. We strive to work with our reviewers and editorial board members to continuously improve our peer review process and to promote excellence in scholarly publishing.
Peer Review Quality Assurance
At Raiya Academic, we are committed to ensuring the quality and rigor of the peer review process. We recognize that peer review is a subjective process, and that there is inherent variability in the opinions and judgments of reviewers. To minimize this variability, we have implemented several measures to ensure the quality and consistency of our peer review process.
One such measure is the use of standardized review forms and evaluation criteria, which help to ensure that reviewers are evaluating manuscripts according to the same standards and criteria. We also have a rigorous selection process for our reviewers, which includes an evaluation of their expertise and experience in the relevant field.
To ensure that our reviewers are providing high-quality feedback, we also conduct quality assurance checks on the peer review process. This includes monitoring the timeliness and quality of reviewers’ feedback, checking for inconsistencies or biases in the reviews, and providing feedback and guidance to reviewers as needed.
We also have a formal appeals process for authors who wish to dispute editorial decisions or the peer review process. This process includes an opportunity for authors to provide additional information or feedback, which is reviewed by an independent editorial board member or a panel of experts.
Ethics in Peer Review
We recognize the importance of ethics in the peer review process. We are committed to upholding ethical standards and promoting integrity and transparency in our peer review process.
We adhere to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and we require all our reviewers to follow these guidelines. These guidelines include principles such as confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and accountability.
We also require our reviewers to disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their objectivity or impartiality in the peer review process. Conflicts of interest may include personal, professional, or financial relationships with the authors or other stakeholders involved in the research.
To ensure transparency and accountability in the peer review process, we provide authors with a clear explanation of the review process, including the number of reviewers, their identities (if possible), and the criteria used to evaluate manuscripts. We also encourage reviewers to disclose their identities to authors, if they feel comfortable doing so.
We believe that upholding ethical standards in the peer review process is essential for maintaining the integrity and credibility of scholarly publishing. We are committed to promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability in our peer review process, and to providing our reviewers with the guidance and support they need to conduct high-quality and ethical peer reviews.
Plagiarism
Whenever an academic scholar uses the ideas or findings previously published by another author, then proper credit should be given, usually by quoting a short passage from the original paper and then by a formal cited reference at the end of the paper. Even re-using one’s own previously published work should be acknowledged and cited in the same way.
Raiya Academic routinely verifies the originality of content submitted using Turnitin against previous publications. In cases where Similarity Check detects more than 20% similarity, then our editorial staff ask the academic editor for an explanation and a suitable solution is found. The solution is usually either a re-submission or removal of the paper.
Any kind of unethical behaviour is not acceptable, and Raiya Academic does not tolerate plagiarism in any form. Authors submitting articles for publication in journals associated with Raiya Academic affirm that manuscript contents are original.
Copyright
We publish all content under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license.
In short, under this license, authors retain ownership of the copyright for their content, but it also allows anyone to download, reuse, reprint, modify, distribute, and/or copy the content as long as the original authors and source are cited.
We have chosen this license because we have evaluated it as being fair to both authors and readers.
Archiving Policy
To preserve scholarly literature published in electronic form and to ensure that these materials remain available to future generations of scholars and researchers, Raiya Academic content is archived in Portico, a not-for-profit organization with a mission and singular focus to provide a permanent archive of electronic scholarly content. Portico representative offices are located in New York, New Jersey, and Michigan.
Our journals also use LOCKSS and CLOCKSS system which serves as an inter-library distributed archiving system. Our journals use these systems with the aim of making permanent archives for the preservation of journals’ content.
Open Access
Readers have free and open access to all content.
Our journals are completely open access; research articles, reviews, and other information on journals’ platforms platform are available to everyone for free.
License
Articles on Raiya Academic are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. We are devoted to open access publication as a method of fostering research interchange among scientists, particularly across disciplines.