Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
The Kuwait Journal of Engineering Research (KJER) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. We believe that ensuring the integrity of the publishing process is essential to maintaining the trust of our readers and the wider academic community.
Editorial Responsibilities
The editorial team at KJER is responsible for ensuring the quality of the content published in our journal. This includes:
- Selecting articles for publication based on their originality, relevance, and contribution to the field of engineering
- Providing timely and constructive feedback to authors
- Maintaining the confidentiality of authors’ work and ensuring that it is not shared with anyone who is not involved in the review process
- Ensuring that all published articles meet our ethical and academic standards
Author Responsibilities
Authors submitting to KJER are responsible for ensuring the originality and accuracy of their work. This includes:
- Ensuring that their research is original and has not been published elsewhere
- Citing all sources used in their research and acknowledging the contributions of others
- Reporting accurate and unbiased results and conclusions
- Providing full disclosure of any conflicts of interest
- Not submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers at KJER are responsible for providing honest and constructive feedback to authors. This includes:
- Conducting an objective and thorough review of each manuscript
- Providing feedback in a timely and constructive manner
- Maintaining the confidentiality of the review process and not sharing the manuscript or their review with anyone who is not involved in the process
- Declaring any conflicts of interest and declining to review manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest
Plagiarism
KJER is committed to detecting and preventing plagiarism in all its forms. We use plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of all articles submitted to our journal. If we suspect plagiarism, we will investigate the matter thoroughly and take appropriate action, which may include retraction of the article.
Retraction
KJER will consider retracting articles that are found to be fraudulent, inaccurate, or in violation of our ethical standards. Retractions will be issued in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
Confidentiality
KJER maintains the confidentiality of all authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publishing process. We do not share any information with third parties without their consent.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
KJER requires all authors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their research. We also require reviewers to declare any conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.
Complaints and Appeals
KJER welcomes feedback from our readers, authors, and reviewers. If you have any concerns or complaints regarding the content or publishing process of KJER, please contact us. We will investigate all complaints thoroughly and take appropriate action.
Conclusion
The Kuwait Journal of Engineering Research is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. We strive to ensure that all articles published in our journal are original, accurate, and unbiased. We will take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct or malpractice.