Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Kuwait Journal of Systematic Innovation (KJSI) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication of research articles, case studies, and reviews. We adhere to the guidelines and principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) for ethical publishing.

Editorial Responsibilities
The KJSI editorial board is responsible for ensuring that all published articles meet the highest standards of quality, rigor, and relevance. The board strives to ensure that all published articles are original, accurate, and free from any form of misconduct.

Authors' Responsibilities
Authors are expected to ensure that their submitted articles are original, have not been published previously, and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. They must accurately report their research findings and provide complete references for all cited sources. Authors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their research.

Peer Review Process
All submitted articles undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure their quality and rigor. The review process is confidential, and reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of the reviewed material. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are expected to provide unbiased and constructive feedback to the authors.

Plagiarism and Misconduct
The KJSI does not tolerate plagiarism or any other form of research misconduct. Authors who engage in such practices will be subject to immediate rejection of their submission or retraction of published articles.

Conflicts of Interest
The KJSI requires authors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their research. Reviewers and editorial board members are also expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their review or decision-making processes.

Retraction and Corrections
The KJSI is committed to correcting any errors that may be identified in published articles. Authors who identify errors in their published articles must notify the editorial board immediately. The KJSI may retract or correct published articles if necessary.

Open Access Policy
The KJSI provides open access to all published articles, ensuring that they are freely accessible to readers around the world.

Conclusion
The KJSI is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication of research articles, case studies, and reviews. We encourage all authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to adhere to these ethical principles and guidelines in their work with the KJSI.