Publication Ethics

Qitaf Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of research and publication ethics. The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adheres to international best practices.

Authors' Responsibilities

• Submit original work; cite all sources properly.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest and funding sources.
• Acknowledge the contributions of all co-authors and collaborators.
• Ensure research involving human subjects is conducted ethically and with appropriate consent.
• Promptly report any errors discovered in published work.

Editors' Responsibilities

• Make publication decisions based on academic merit and adherence to journal scope.
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and reviewers.
• Recuse themselves from handling submissions in case of conflict of interest.
• Investigate ethical concerns raised about submitted or published manuscripts.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Disclose conflicts of interest.
• Report suspected research misconduct.