SciVate Research is committed to promoting the highest standards of publication ethics and to taking all possible measures to prevent publication malpractice. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Authors submitting articles to our journal must confirm that their work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that their work is free from plagiarism.

Duties of Editors

1. Ethical Oversight

Publishing ethics is central to our editorial and peer-review process. Editors-in-Chief and Series Editors hold the primary responsibility for upholding ethical standards in all publications.

2. Final Decision on Publication

Editors-in-Chief at SciVate Research hold the final authority to accept or reject manuscripts. They may seek advice from editorial board members or external reviewers when making these decisions.

3. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts must undergo single blind peer review by at least two qualified reviewers. A plagiarism check is conducted before review begins, and manuscripts with more than 30% similarity are rejected outright. Individual journals may set stricter similarity thresholds.

4. Special Issue Proposals

Editors perform initial checks on special issue proposals, which must be reviewed by at least one additional reviewer. Random checks are also conducted to confirm that all listed editors and authors are aware of their inclusion.

5. Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished material disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used by editors or reviewers without the authors’ written consent. All editors are required to act with integrity, and SciVate Research regularly audits our reviewer and editor databases.

6. Fair Play

Submissions are evaluated solely on academic merit, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political beliefs.

7. Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality regarding all submissions and must not disclose information to anyone except those directly involved in the review and publication process.

Duties of Reviewers

1. Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and not share or discuss them with others.

2. Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted fairly, without personal bias. Constructive criticism should be provided, supported by clear reasoning.

3. Source Acknowledgment

Reviewers must identify relevant work that has not been cited by the authors. They should alert editors to any significant overlap with other known publications.

4. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must avoid reviewing manuscripts in which they have a personal, professional, or financial conflict of interest with the authors or affiliated institutions.

Duties of Authors

1. Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, original research with sufficient detail and references to allow replication. Misrepresentation or fabrication of data is unethical and unacceptable.

2. Data Access and Retention

Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to retain and share this data post-publication, where feasible.

3. Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted work must be original. If the work includes references or quotations from others, they must be appropriately cited.

4. Multiple or Redundant Publications

Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere. Publishing the same work in multiple journals is considered unethical.

5. Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must acknowledge all sources that have influenced their work and provide accurate citations.

6. Authorship

Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research should be listed as authors. Others involved should be acknowledged appropriately.

7. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

All financial and personal relationships that could influence the work must be disclosed in the manuscript.

8. Corrections and Retractions

Authors are obligated to promptly correct or retract their work if significant errors are discovered after publication.

Duties of the Publisher

1. Complaints and Appeals

SciVate Research maintains a transparent complaints and appeals process. Authors, editors, or reviewers may submit concerns to:
contact@scivateresearch.com
All complaints are handled seriously, confidentially, and with due diligence.

2. Intellectual Property and Compliance

Conference organizers and editors must follow ethical publishing practices as defined by organizations such as OAPEN, DOAJ, and the IEEE.