Publication Ethics
Our COPE-aligned framework for integrity in scholarly publishing.
Ethics Statement
Ethics Statement Research Pillars Publishing is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics across every journal in its portfolio. This commitment applies equally to editors, reviewers, …
Read moreAuthorship Policy
Authorship Policy Research Pillars Publishing follows the ICMJE authorship criteria to determine who qualifies as an author on a submitted manuscript. Authorship Criteria To qualify as an author, …
Read morePlagiarism Policy
Plagiarism Policy Research Pillars Publishing has zero tolerance for plagiarism, defined as the use of others' published or unpublished ideas, data, or words without proper attribution, presented as …
Read moreResearch Misconduct Policy
Research Misconduct Policy Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to, data fabrication or falsification, plagiarism, image manipulation, redundant publication, undisclosed conflicts of interest, authorship manipulation (e.g., gift …
Read moreArtificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy This policy governs the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies by authors, reviewers, and editors across the publication process. Use by Authors AI …
Read moreAppeals & Complaints Policy
Appeals & Complaints Policy Author Appeals Authors may formally appeal a rejection decision by submitting a written rebuttal to the editorial office, explaining the specific grounds for appeal. …
Read moreCorrections & Retractions Policy
Corrections & Retractions Policy Research Pillars Publishing is committed to maintaining an accurate and reliable scientific record and will act on credible evidence that a published work requires …
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