Ethics Policy

At Cybernerves, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior in all aspects of the publication process. We expect authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to rigorous ethical guidelines to maintain the integrity of the scientific record. This policy provides guidance on ethical practices related to authorship, data integrity, peer review, publication, and editorial decisions.

1. Ethical Guidelines for Authors

Authors submitting to GJCIA are required to follow ethical guidelines that ensure the integrity and credibility of their research:

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism. All sources of data, ideas, and text must be properly cited. Manuscripts that are found to have been plagiarized will be rejected.
• Data Integrity: Authors must provide accurate data and results. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered unethical behavior and will result in rejection or retraction.
• Authorship and Acknowledgments: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version. Others should be acknowledged accordingly.
• Multiple or Redundant Publication: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. Previously published work must be transparently cited and extended appropriately.
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. All conflicts must be declared in the manuscript.

2. Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a critical role in ensuring the quality and integrity of the articles published in GJCIA. Reviewers are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts submitted for review must be treated as confidential and not shared or discussed with others without authorization.
• Objectivity: Reviews must be fair, constructive, and objective. Personal criticism is inappropriate, and assessments should be evidence-based.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work and report any suspicion of plagiarism or misconduct to the editor.
• Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflict of interest and decline to review if the conflict could compromise impartiality.

3. Ethical Guidelines for Editors

Editors are responsible for making fair and unbiased decisions on the publication of manuscripts. GJCIA editors are expected to follow these ethical guidelines:

• Fairness and Independence: Manuscripts must be evaluated for intellectual merit, without discrimination or influence from external interests.
• Confidentiality: Editors must ensure that submitted manuscripts remain confidential, with access limited to appropriate parties.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional conflict.
• Handling Ethical Complaints: Ethical concerns must be addressed appropriately, which may include investigations, retractions, or corrections.

4. Research Involving Human or Animal Subjects

GJCIA expects authors to follow ethical standards when conducting research involving human or animal participants:

• Human Subjects: Research must follow the Declaration of Helsinki. Informed consent is required and ethical approval from relevant boards must be documented.
• Animal Subjects: Research must ensure humane treatment and follow institutional or national animal care guidelines with proper ethical review.

5. Handling Ethical Issues

• Misconduct: Allegations such as plagiarism, fabrication, and unethical research practices will be investigated thoroughly and may result in retraction or institutional notification.
• Retractions and Corrections: Errors or breaches discovered after publication will be corrected or retracted transparently, with detailed notices linked to the original article.

6. Appeals and Complaints

Authors, reviewers, or readers who have ethical concerns about a manuscript or publication should contact the editorial office. The GJCIA editorial board will review and address all complaints fairly and transparently.

GJCIA is committed to promoting a culture of ethical research and publication practices. All participants in the submission, review, and publication process are expected to adhere to these guidelines to ensure the journal’s integrity.