Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Science Research Society (Kuwait): Conference Proceedings is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures to prevent any unethical practices. We adhere to the guidelines and principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follow their best practices in handling ethical issues that may arise during the publishing process.

Authors' Responsibilities Authors submitting their work to Science Research Society (Kuwait): Conference Proceedings are expected to comply with the following ethical guidelines:

  1. Originality and Plagiarism The authors must ensure that the manuscript submitted for publication is original, and that all the work cited or quoted is appropriately attributed. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism or duplicate publication, is strictly prohibited.

  2. Authorship All authors who contributed significantly to the research must be listed as co-authors. Any individual who made significant contributions to the research but does not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged in the manuscript.

  3. Data Access and Retention Authors are required to provide the original data and materials that support their research for editorial review and should retain such data and materials for a reasonable period after publication.

  4. Conflicts of Interest Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the research and/or its interpretation in their manuscript.

  5. Acknowledgement of Sources Authors should cite all relevant sources used in their research and include appropriate references to the works of others.

Reviewers' Responsibilities Science Research Society (Kuwait): Conference Proceedings relies on the expertise and integrity of its reviewers to ensure the quality and integrity of the published work. Reviewers are expected to:

  1. Maintain confidentiality Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the peer review process and not disclose any information about the manuscript to anyone without permission from the editors.

  2. Objectivity Reviewers must evaluate the manuscript objectively, without any bias or personal interest.

  3. Timeliness Reviewers must complete their review in a timely manner and notify the editors if they cannot meet the deadline.

Editors' Responsibilities Science Research Society (Kuwait): Conference Proceedings editors are responsible for the overall editorial process and the quality of the published work. Editors must:

  1. Evaluate Manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

  2. Maintain Confidentiality Editors must ensure the confidentiality of the review process and not disclose any information about the manuscript to anyone without permission from the authors.

  3. Avoid Conflicts of Interest Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts if they have any conflicts of interest or if they are unable to provide an unbiased evaluation.

  4. Review and Promote Ethics Editors must ensure that all submitted manuscripts comply with ethical guidelines and take appropriate action if ethical issues arise during the review process.

In cases of suspected misconduct or unethical behavior, Science Research Society (Kuwait): Conference Proceedings reserves the right to investigate the matter and take appropriate action. Such action may include retraction of the manuscript and prohibition of future submissions by the authors.