Publication Ethics

Upholding Integrity in Scholarly Publishing

At Confmeets, we believe that ethical rigor is the backbone of credible research. By upholding rigorous standards of excellence, we safeguard the integrity of scholarly research while cultivating lasting trust across the global scientific community.

Originality: The Non-Negotiable Foundation

We welcome only truly original manuscripts those not published before or under review elsewhere. Every submission is rigorously screened using advanced plagiarism detection tools. Unoriginal content, whether copied or improperly cited, faces immediate rejection. Authors must then revise thoroughly, aligning with reviewer feedback to meet ethical benchmarks.

Zero Tolerance for Duplicate Submissions

Submissions overlapping significantly with prior or concurrent works breach publishing ethics and copyright laws. We enforce a strict single-journal submission policy, requiring authors to honor the APA's ethical guidelines. Violations lead to rejection, protecting the integrity of the publication process.

Reusing Copyrighted Material? Permission is Key.

Reproducing figures, tables, or text demands written approval from copyright holders. Unintentional oversights must be corrected in resubmissions, with clear attributions restored.

Citation Ethics: No Gaming the System

Inflating citations to manipulate metrics is unacceptable. Such practices distort scholarly discourse and result in manuscript disqualification.

Data Integrity: No Room for Deception

Falsifying or fabricating data including image manipulation or invented results—is a severe violation. Manuscripts exhibiting these breaches face instant rejection, and authors risk being barred from future submissions.

Authorship: Credit Where It's due

Every listed author must have contributed meaningfully whether in research design, execution, or analysis. Contributions from students or collaborators should be acknowledged transparently. Misrepresenting authorship undermines trust and warrants serious consequences.

Transparency in Conflicts of Interest

Authors are required to declare any financial interests, personal relationships, or professional affiliations that may have the potential to influence the integrity or interpretation of their work. Direct or indirect conflicts must be declared upfront, with a published statement in accepted manuscripts.

Repurposing Published Content? Follow the Rules.

• Reproducing prior work requires explicit copyright clearance. Submissions with unapproved material will be disqualified without exception.
• Protecting Participant Rights
• Respecting privacy is paramount. For studies involving identifiable data, documented written consent is mandatory. A declaration confirming compliance must appear in the Methods section, with editors reserving the right to verify consent forms.
• Ethical Oversight: Mandatory for Human/Animal Research
• Studies involving human or animal subjects must include ethics approval details in the Methods section:

  Institution & Committee Name

  Protocol Number & Approval Date

Example Statement: "This study received ethical approval from [Institution]'s Ethics Committee, [Location], under protocol [Number] on [Date]."

Additional Requirements:

Human Studies: Confirm informed consent was obtained.

Animal Research: Ensure full compliance with the ARRIVE guidelines, including comprehensive documentation of animal care practices, ethical approval, and licensing requirements.

Exceptions: If ethical approval was waived or protocols deviated, authors must justify transparently. Editors reserve the right to request additional supporting documentation, such as ethical approvals or regulatory compliance certificates, to ensure transparency and adherence to publication standards.