Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
The ethical policy of Stardom Journal is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and complies with the Stardom Journal Editorial Board codes of conduct. Readers, authors, reviewers, and editors should follow these ethical policies when working with Stardom Journal. In addition, the ethical policy of Stardom Journal determines which typical research papers or articles submitted to the journal should be published in the concerned issue. For information on publishing and ethical guidelines, please visit http://publicationethics.org.
Duties and Responsibilities of Publishers
- Stardom Journal ensures that editorial decisions on manuscript submissions are final.
- Stardom Journal makes decisions on manuscript submissions based solely on professional judgment and unaffected by commercial interests.
- Stardom Journal maintains the integrity of academic and research records.
- Stardom Journal monitors the ethics of all involved parties: Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial Board Members, Reviewers, Authors, and Readers.
- Stardom Journal checks for plagiarism and fraudulent data issues in submitted manuscripts.
- Stardom Journal is willing to publish corrections, clarifications, and retractions as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities of Editors
- Editors have the authority to reject/accept a manuscript.
- Editors maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
- The Editor-in-Chief collaborates with other editors and reviewers to decide on submitted manuscripts.
- Editors preserve the anonymity of reviewers.
- Editors disclose and avoid conflicts of interest.
- Editors maintain academic integrity and strive to meet the needs of readers and authors.
- Editors investigate plagiarism and fraudulent data issues and publish necessary corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies.
- Editors limit themselves to the intellectual content and maintain confidentiality.
- Editors do not disclose information about submitted manuscripts without authorization.
- Editors do not use unpublished materials for their own research without consent.
Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Reviewers assist Editors in deciding to publish submitted manuscripts.
- Reviewers maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts they review.
- Reviewers provide timely comments to help editors make decisions.
- Reviewers treat manuscripts confidentially and avoid personal advantage.
- Reviewers’ comments are technical, professional, and objective.
- Reviewers disclose and avoid conflicts of interest.
Duties and Responsibilities of Authors
- Manuscripts must be submitted in English (Arabic allowed for architectural engineering articles) with proper grammar and terminology.
- Authors confirm that manuscripts are not published elsewhere or under consideration by another journal.
- The corresponding author ensures all co-authors approve the manuscript’s publication.
- Authors participate in the peer-review process.
- Authors ensure institutional approval for submitted manuscripts.
- Authors permit editing for readability.
- Authors disclose financial support and describe the role of sponsors.
- Authors allow the corresponding author to review the edited manuscript.
- Authors promptly notify editors of errors in their published work.
- Authors acknowledge that submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism.
- Authors ensure all authors review the submission final checklist.
Principles of Transparency
- Peer review process and journal policies are clearly described on the journal’s website.
- Stardom Journal has a recognized editorial board with expertise in engineering subjects.
- Contact information for the editorial office is provided.
- The journal is fully open access with an article publication fee.
- Stardom Journal addresses research misconduct allegations promptly.
- The journal website ensures high ethical and professional standards.
- Stardom Journal’s name is unique and distinguishable.
- Authors disclose conflicts of interest.
- The publishing schedule is clearly indicated.
- Archiving plans for journal content are outlined.
Violation of Publication Ethics
- Stardom Journal prohibits plagiarism, data fabrication/falsification, simultaneous submission, duplicate publication, redundant publications, improper author contribution, and citation manipulation.
- Sanctions for violations include immediate rejection of manuscripts, prohibition against submissions, and retraction of fraudulent articles.
Handling Cases of Misconduct
- Stardom Journal addresses ethical concerns promptly and follows standard practices.
- Initial actions include informing authors and seeking explanations.
- Serious infractions may result in bans on future submissions, notifications to affiliations, and article retractions.
Journal Complaints and Appeals Process
- Stardom Journal welcomes well-evidenced appeals, reviewed by the editorial board.
- Complaints and appeals are handled following COPE guidelines.
- Investigations are conducted, and corrections or retractions are made as necessary.
This statement outlines Stardom Journal’s commitment to ethical publishing practices, transparency, and integrity in research dissemination.
Peer Review Policy
Stardom Scientific Journal of Natural and Engineering Sciences adopts a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review system to ensure objectivity, transparency, and academic integrity. The identities of both authors and reviewers are strictly concealed throughout the entire review process, allowing manuscripts to be evaluated solely on their scholarly merit. All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to verify scope compliance, formatting accuracy, originality, and ethical adherence, including plagiarism detection. Manuscripts passing this stage are reviewed by at least two independent expert reviewers from different institutions. Reviewers assess originality, methodological rigor, scientific value, clarity, and ethical standards. In the event of conflicting reviewer reports, a third independent reviewer is consulted. Final publication decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board based on reviewers’ recommendations and the successful completion of required revisions. All peer review records are treated as strictly confidential.
Publication Ethics Policy
The journal adheres to the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors are required to submit original work that has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or unethical research behavior is strictly prohibited. All sources must be properly cited, and permissions obtained for copyrighted materials. Editors and reviewers are expected to uphold confidentiality, impartiality, and professional integrity.
Suspected cases of ethical misconduct are investigated thoroughly, and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with international publishing standards.
Retraction and Correction Policy
The journal is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record. Articles may be corrected or retracted if significant errors, ethical violations, or unreliable data are identified post-publication. Grounds for retraction include major scientific inaccuracies, plagiarism, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or research misconduct. A formal investigation is conducted prior to any decision. Retraction or correction notices are published transparently and linked to the original article. Retracted articles remain accessible in the archive with a clear status indication. Authors and affiliated institutions are formally notified when necessary.
Conflict of Interest Policy
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, academic, or institutional relationships that could influence the objectivity of the publication process. Conflicts of interest must be declared at the time of submission or review. The editorial board evaluates disclosed conflicts and determines appropriate actions, including recusal when necessary. Failure to disclose relevant conflicts may result in manuscript rejection or article retraction.
Copyright and Licensing Policy
Authors retain full copyright of their published work while granting Stardom Scientific Journal of Natural and Engineering Sciences the right of first publication. All articles are published under an Open Access model, allowing unrestricted access to scholarly content with proper attribution. Reuse, distribution, and citation of published material must acknowledge the original source. This policy supports the wide dissemination of scientific knowledge while protecting authors’ intellectual property rights.
