Publisher Ethics Statement

1. Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Greenfort International Publisher is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing. We adhere to internationally recognized principles of academic integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all aspects of scholarly publishing.

Our ethical framework is guided by the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other global best-practice standards.


 

2. Editorial Independence

All editorial decisions are made independently by journal editors based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, clarity, and relevance of submitted work. The publisher does not influence editorial decisions regarding acceptance, rejection, or revision of manuscripts.


 

3. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher is responsible for:

  • Supporting editors in maintaining ethical editorial practices

  • Ensuring fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review processes

  • Providing transparent policies regarding authorship, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest

  • Maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record


 

4. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts fairly without discrimination

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts

  • Declare conflicts of interest where applicable

  • Take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct


 

5. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit original work that has not been previously published

  • Properly acknowledge all sources and contributors

  • Disclose conflicts of interest

  • Comply with ethical standards related to human and animal research

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification


 

6. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts

  • Declare conflicts of interest

  • Refrain from using unpublished information for personal advantage


 

7. Plagiarism & Misconduct

Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate submission, and unethical research practices are strictly prohibited. Allegations of misconduct are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines, and appropriate actions may include rejection, retraction, or notification of relevant authorities.


 

8. Conflict of Interest

All participants in the publishing process—including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence their work.


 

9. Corrections & Retractions

When errors or ethical issues are identified in published content, the publisher supports the timely issuance of corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.


 

10. Access & Archiving

The publisher supports long-term digital preservation and open access principles where applicable, ensuring permanent availability of scholarly content.


 

11. Complaints & Appeals

Complaints or appeals related to editorial decisions or ethical issues are handled transparently and fairly. All complaints are reviewed objectively and resolved in accordance with established policies.


 

12. Continuous Improvement

Greenfort International Publisher regularly reviews and updates its ethical policies to align with evolving best practices in scholarly publishing.