AJECR is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows ethical principles broadly aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Authors must
- submit original work not under review elsewhere
- cite sources appropriately and acknowledge contributions
- disclose conflicts of interest
- provide accurate data and honest reporting
- confirm relevant ethics approvals where required
Reviewers must
- treat manuscripts confidentially
- provide objective and timely reviews
- disclose conflicts of interest
- offer respectful, constructive feedback
Editors will
- make decisions based on scholarly merit
- maintain confidentiality and editorial independence
- investigate ethical concerns, including allegations of misconduct
Misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, fabrication, falsification) may result in rejection, retraction, and/or notification to relevant institutions.
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