Publication Ethics

Our Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Scientific Insights and Reflections in Multidisciplinary Approaches, Theory, and Application (SIRMATA) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We follow the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adhere to international best practices in scholarly publishing.

Originality and Plagiarism

• All submitted work must be original and not published elsewhere
• Proper attribution must be given to all sources
• Self-plagiarism and duplicate publication are prohibited
• All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using iThenticate

Data and Methodology

• Research data must be accurate and verifiable
• Methodology must be described in sufficient detail for replication
• Raw data should be made available upon reasonable request
• Statistical analysis must be appropriate and correctly interpreted

Authorship

• All listed authors must have made substantial contributions
• All contributors who meet authorship criteria must be listed
• Authors must approve the final version before submission
• Corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal

Conflicts of Interest

• All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed
• Financial relationships with relevant organizations must be reported
• Personal relationships that could influence the work must be mentioned
• Funding sources and sponsor roles must be clearly stated

Fair Review Process

• Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit
• Decisions are made without bias regarding author characteristics
• Peer review process is fair, timely, and constructive
• Editorial decisions are based on reviewer feedback and editorial judgment

Confidentiality

• Manuscript content is kept confidential during review
• Reviewer identities are protected in double-blind review
• Editorial communications are not disclosed
• Unpublished data from submitted manuscripts is not used

Conflicts of Interest

• Editors recuse themselves from manuscripts with potential conflicts
• Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests
• Advertisers have no influence on editorial content
• Editorial independence is maintained at all times

Review Standards

• Reviews should be objective, constructive, and evidence-based
• Comments should help authors improve their work
• Personal criticism of authors is unacceptable
• Reviews should be completed within the agreed timeframe

Confidentiality and Disclosure

• Manuscript content must be kept confidential
• Reviewers should not use unpublished information for personal gain
• Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed
• Reviewers should decline if they cannot provide unbiased review

Human Subjects Research

• IRB/Ethics committee approval required
• Informed consent must be obtained
• Participant privacy and confidentiality protected
• Approval reference numbers must be provided

Animal Research

• IACUC approval or equivalent required
• Must follow institutional and national guidelines
• Humane treatment standards must be met
• Justification for animal use must be provided

Environmental Research

• Environmental impact must be considered
• Permits for fieldwork must be obtained
• Sampling should follow sustainable practices
• Conservation concerns must be addressed

Before Submission