Ardi Academic Multidisciplinary Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of publication malpractice. The journal adheres to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher to uphold ethical conduct throughout the publication process.

Publication ethics are fundamental to ensuring the integrity, credibility, and quality of scholarly communication. All parties involved in the publication process share responsibility for maintaining academic honesty, transparency, and professionalism.

1. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for managing the editorial process fairly, objectively, and transparently.

Editors shall:

Evaluate submitted manuscripts solely on their academic merit without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.
Maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
Ensure that every manuscript undergoes a fair and impartial Double-Blind Peer Review process.
Select qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript.
Make publication decisions based on reviewers’ recommendations, originality, scientific contribution, and journal scope.
Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.
Take appropriate action when ethical concerns or misconduct are identified.

Editors shall not:

Use unpublished materials for personal research.
Reveal author identities to reviewers or vice versa.
Influence reviewers toward predetermined decisions.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the scientific quality of the journal.

Reviewers are expected to:

Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.
Evaluate manuscripts based on originality, methodology, significance, clarity, and scientific contribution.
Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
Identify relevant published works that have not been cited.
Inform editors of any substantial similarity between the manuscript and previously published work.
Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

Reviewers must decline review invitations if:

They lack sufficient expertise.
A conflict of interest exists.
They cannot complete the review promptly.

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors bear full responsibility for the integrity of their research.

Authors must:

Submit original manuscripts that have not been published or submitted elsewhere.
Present accurate research methods, data, analyses, and conclusions.
Properly acknowledge the work of others through appropriate citation.
Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and duplicate publication.
Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions.
Obtain ethical approval where required for research involving humans or animals.
Disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.
Cooperate with editors during revisions.
Correct significant errors discovered after publication.

Authors must not:

Submit the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals.
Manipulate images or research data.
List individuals as authors who did not contribute substantially.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher supports the editorial team in maintaining ethical publishing standards by:

Ensuring editorial independence.
Protecting intellectual property rights.
Supporting ethical investigation of publication misconduct.
Maintaining the long-term accessibility of published articles.
Providing transparent publishing policies.

The publisher shall never interfere with editorial decisions based on commercial interests.

5. Research Misconduct

The journal considers the following practices to constitute research misconduct:

Plagiarism
Self-plagiarism
Data fabrication
Data falsification
Duplicate publication
Redundant publication
Citation manipulation
Image manipulation
Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Fake authorship
Fake peer review

Any suspected misconduct will be investigated according to COPE guidelines.

6. Plagiarism Policy

Every submitted manuscript is screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

The journal accepts manuscripts with:

Maximum Overall Similarity Index: 25%
Maximum Similarity from a Single Source: 5%

Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and will result in rejection or retraction.

7. Conflict of Interest

Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the publication process.

Conflicts may include:

Financial interests
Employment
Personal relationships
Institutional affiliations
Academic competition

If a conflict exists, the editor will determine appropriate actions.

8. Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents.

Information obtained during the review process shall not be:

Shared with third parties.
Used for personal benefit.
Discussed outside the editorial process.

9. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to:

Research conception and design
Data collection
Data analysis
Manuscript preparation
Final approval of the manuscript

Individuals providing technical assistance, funding, or administrative support should be acknowledged but not listed as authors unless they meet authorship criteria.

10. Ethical Approval

Research involving:

Human participants
Personal data
Medical records
Experimental animals

must receive approval from the appropriate ethics committee before submission.

Authors should state the name of the ethics committee and approval number where applicable.

11. Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors are identified after publication, the journal will publish:

Correction (Erratum)
Corrigendum
Expression of Concern
Retraction

depending on the severity of the issue.

Retractions follow the recommendations of COPE.

12. Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit appeals regarding editorial decisions by providing clear scientific justification.

Complaints concerning editorial conduct, peer review, or publication ethics will be investigated objectively and confidentially.

13. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published articles.

All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the material provided appropriate credit is given and derivative works are distributed under the same license.

14. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Authors may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools solely to improve language, grammar, or readability.

AI tools must not:

Be listed as authors.
Generate research data.
Replace scientific interpretation.
Replace author responsibility.

Authors are fully responsible for all content generated with AI assistance and should disclose significant AI usage in the manuscript where appropriate.

15. Commitment to Publication Integrity

Ardi Academic Multidisciplinary Journal is committed to promoting ethical publishing practices, academic integrity, transparency, and scientific excellence. The journal continuously improves its editorial policies in accordance with internationally recognized publication ethics standards to ensure that every published article contributes responsibly to the advancement of knowledge and society.