Publication Ethics Guidelines

Global Book Publishing Services is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in all aspects of publishing. Authors, editors, reviewers, and all parties involved in the publication process are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

1. Authorship and Originality:

   • Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and has not been published elsewhere.
   • Proper acknowledgment of sources and contributions to the work must be provided.
   • All authors should have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.

2. Plagiarism and Citation:

   • Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Authors should ensure that all sources are appropriately cited and quoted.
   • Proper citation of previous works and attribution of ideas and text is essential.

3. Data Integrity and Reproducibility:

   • Authors should present accurate and reliable data. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data are unacceptable.
   • Raw data should be made available where possible for review and verification.

4. Ethical Treatment of Subjects:

   • Research involving human subjects or animals must have been conducted according to ethical guidelines and approved by the relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees.
   • Informed consent must be obtained from all human subjects, and care and humane treatment must be ensured for animal subjects.

5. Conflict of Interest:

   • Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research, review process, or publication decision.
   • Conflicts of interest may include financial interests, personal relationships, or professional affiliations that could be perceived as influencing the work.

6. Peer Review Process:

   • Peer review is a critical component of scholarly publishing. Reviewers should provide objective and constructive feedback.
   • Reviewers should declare any conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.

7. Publication Decisions:

   • Editorial decisions should be based on the validity of the work and its significance to the field, without regard to factors such as the authors' race, gender, ethnicity, or institutional affiliation.

8. Post-publication Issues:

   • Corrections, retractions, and errata should be issued promptly if errors are identified after publication.
   • Authors should cooperate with editors and publishers in addressing any concerns related to published work.

By adhering to these publication ethics guidelines, Global Book Publishing Services aims to maintain the integrity, credibility, and quality of the publications we support.