Publication Ethics

Sanagi Law and Communication Journal (SLCJ) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. We adhere to best practices in scholarly publishing, ensuring that all submitted works are treated with fairness, respect, and transparency.

Duties of Authors

  1. Originality: Authors must submit original works and ensure that the work has not been published or is under consideration elsewhere.

  2. Plagiarism: Authors must avoid plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism. All sources and references must be properly cited and acknowledged.

  3. Data Integrity: Authors should ensure the accuracy and authenticity of data, research results, and findings presented in their manuscripts.

  4. Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the research and its publication.

  5. Ethical Approval: Authors must confirm that their research, if involving human or animal subjects, has been approved by relevant ethical committees or institutions.

Duties of Editors

  1. Fairness and Impartiality: Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on their academic merit and relevance, without discrimination based on the author's race, gender, or nationality.

  2. Confidentiality: Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding all submissions and only disclose information to those involved in the peer review process.

  3. Conflict of Interest: Editors should avoid conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished materials from manuscripts for their own research without proper consent.

Duties of Reviewers

  1. Objectivity and Confidentiality: Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially, providing constructive feedback without bias.

  2. Promptness: Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations in a timely manner to help maintain the journal's publication schedule.

  3. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their evaluation of the manuscript.

Sanagi Law and Communication Journal adheres to the ethical principles outlined in the guidelines above, ensuring that our publication process maintains the highest level of trust, transparency, and academic rigor.