Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Journal of Animal Environment is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, ensuring that all articles published are a result of genuine and ethical scientific research. The journal follows the guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adheres to the principles of honesty, transparency, and integrity.

Authorship and Contributions: Authorship should accurately reflect the individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All authors must agree to the submission and take responsibility for the integrity of the research. Ghostwriting and honorary authorship are strictly prohibited.

Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. This includes any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the interpretation of the research results. The journal requires a conflict of interest statement in every submission to ensure transparency.

Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to verify the originality of submissions. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Data Fabrication and Falsification: Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is a severe violation of ethical standards. The journal requires that authors maintain accurate records of data and make them available for review if requested. Any manipulation of research data to produce misleading results will result in the rejection of the manuscript and notification to the author's institution.

Ethical Approval of Research: Research involving animals must comply with relevant ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals from institutional review boards or ethics committees. Authors must provide evidence of ethical approval upon submission and include a statement in the manuscript detailing the ethical considerations and approvals obtained.

Publication Misconduct: The journal has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of publication misconduct, including duplicate publication, redundant publication, and citation manipulation. Editors will investigate any allegations of misconduct and take appropriate actions, including retraction of the article, notification of the author's institution, and banning the authors from future submissions.

Confidentiality and Anonymity: The peer review process is confidential, and the identities of reviewers are kept anonymous unless they choose to disclose their identity. Editors and reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use the information contained within them for personal gain.

Corrections and Retractions: If errors or inaccuracies are discovered in a published article, the journal will issue corrections or retractions as necessary. Authors have the responsibility to notify the journal promptly if they identify significant errors in their work post-publication.

The Journal of Animal Environment is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the academic record and fostering a culture of ethical research and publication practices. By adhering to these ethical guidelines, the journal ensures the credibility, reliability, and trustworthiness of the research it publishes

1. Duties of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure their manuscripts are original. Any sources of ideas, text, or data must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unethical and unacceptable.

Authorship and Acknowledgments
Only individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors. All contributors must approve the final manuscript. Others who contributed but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged.

Multiple or Redundant Submissions
Simultaneous submission to multiple journals or redundant publication is not allowed. Any overlap with previously published work must be disclosed.

Data Availability
Authors must retain raw data and be prepared to submit it upon request. Data must be reported truthfully and accurately.

Conflict of Interest
All financial or non-financial conflicts of interest must be disclosed at the time of submission.

Reporting Standards
All manuscripts must present data clearly, honestly, and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.

2. Duties of Editors

Editorial Independence
Editors have full authority over the content of the journal and are responsible for publication decisions, free from external influence.

Fair Review Process
Submissions are evaluated based on intellectual merit without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, or affiliation of the authors.

Confidentiality
Editors and staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone except those involved in the publication process.

Publication Decisions
Manuscripts will be selected for publication based on their scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Ethical Oversight
Editors will take reasonable steps to identify and prevent misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and unethical experimentation.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decision
Peer reviewers assist editors in making decisions and improving manuscript quality.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared with others.

Objectivity and Constructiveness
Reviews must be conducted objectively, with clear and constructive feedback, without personal criticism of the author.

Source Acknowledgment
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any ethical concerns to the editor.

Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must declare conflicts of interest and decline to review when such conflicts exist.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

Ensuring Integrity
The publisher ensures editorial independence, supports ethical policies, and upholds academic standards in publishing.

Handling Misconduct
The publisher collaborates with editors to investigate ethical concerns and, where necessary, retract or correct publications.

Digital Preservation
All published content is archived and preserved for future access using secure repositories.

5. Retraction Policy

Articles may be retracted if:

A clear notice of retraction will be published and linked to the retracted article.

6. Statement on Animal Ethics

Research involving animals must comply with institutional, national, or international guidelines. Authors must state in the manuscript that ethical approval was obtained from a relevant committee and that procedures were conducted in accordance with accepted welfare standards.

 

Manuscript Submission Process

  1. Manuscript Submission
    Authors submit manuscripts via the online submission system. A submission must include all required metadata, cover letter, and statements of originality and ethical compliance.

  2. Editor Screening
    The Editor-in-Chief or an assigned handling editor reviews the manuscript for scope alignment, formatting, and initial quality. Manuscripts may be desk-rejected at this stage if deemed unsuitable.

  3. Peer Review (Double Blind)
    Suitable manuscripts are sent to two or more independent experts for anonymous review. Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, clarity, methodology, ethics, and significance.

  4. Editorial Decision (Accept / Revise / Reject)
    Based on reviewers' comments, the editor makes one of the following decisions: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject. The decision and feedback are communicated to the authors.

  5. Final Revisions & Acceptance
    Authors submit revised manuscripts addressing all reviewer and editor comments. The editor verifies compliance before final acceptance.

  6. Publication
    Accepted manuscripts are formatted and published online and/or in print. Metadata is indexed and disseminated to scholarly databases.

  7. Post-Publication Monitoring (Retraction or Correction if needed)
    Published content is monitored for ethical issues, errors, or misconduct. Retractions or corrections are issued as per COPE guidelines.