Publication Ethics

Taraddud is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic ethics and integrity. We promote transparency, responsibility, and respect in all aspects of scholarly publishing. Adopting the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other global best practices, this policy guides the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process.

1. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to Taraddud must:

  • Submit only original work that is free from plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or redundant publication.

  • Appropriately cite all relevant literature, including their own previous work, and clearly articulate the novelty and contribution of the submission.

  • Ensure all listed co-authors have made a significant contribution to the research and approve the final version of the manuscript.

  • Disclose any funding sources, data availability, and conflicts of interest.

  • Where applicable, obtain the following ethical clearances:

    • Human subjects: Adherence to the Declaration of Helsinki, ensuring informed consent and protection of participants' rights and privacy.

    • Animal studies: Compliance with internationally recognized animal welfare standards.

    • Medical or clinical research: Approval from recognized Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

  • Cooperate with post-publication corrections or retractions if issues are discovered after publication.

2. Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team of Taraddud, under the leadership of the Editor-in-Chief, is responsible for:

  • Making impartial editorial decisions based solely on scholarly quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Maintaining confidentiality throughout the peer review process and protecting author identities in the double-blind review system.

  • Managing editorial conflicts of interest transparently and recusing themselves from decisions where necessary.

  • Responding fairly and promptly to ethical concerns or allegations of misconduct.

  • Upholding editorial best practices in line with international ethical standards and COPE guidelines.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

Peer reviewers play a critical role in maintaining academic integrity at Taraddud. Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback to authors to enhance the quality of submissions.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and never use information from submissions for personal advantage.

  • Inform the editor of any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns (e.g., plagiarism, unethical methodology).

  • Refrain from reviewing if they cannot ensure impartiality.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

As the publisher of Taraddud, [Insert institution name] is committed to:

  • Preserving the editorial independence of the journal and shielding editorial decisions from commercial or political influences.

  • Providing adequate technological infrastructure, editorial support, and archiving services.

  • Supporting the editorial board in conducting investigations into misconduct and issuing corrections or retractions when needed.

  • Ensuring long-term accessibility and preservation of all published work.

5. Addressing Misconduct

In cases of suspected ethical violations — such as plagiarism, duplicate submission, data manipulation, or authorship disputes — Taraddud will:

  • Initiate a confidential and fair investigation based on COPE-recommended procedures.

  • Contact all relevant parties, including authors, reviewers, and affiliated institutions, to collect evidence.

  • If necessary, implement corrective measures, including publication of corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.

6. Research Ethics in Humanities and Cultural Studies

Although Taraddud primarily publishes research in the humanities and cultural disciplines, we still require ethical rigor. Authors must:

  • Obtain informed consent when conducting interviews or surveys involving human participants.

  • Protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals or communities discussed in their work.

  • Provide cultural sensitivity when working with indigenous or marginalized populations.

  • Acknowledge the ethical implications of interpretations in politically or socially sensitive contexts.

7. Corrections, Retractions, and Transparency

Taraddud is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record:

  • Corrections (errata) will be issued for minor errors that do not affect the overall findings.

  • Retractions will be published when significant errors or misconduct undermine the reliability of a paper.

  • Expressions of concern may be issued if an investigation is pending or inconclusive.

  • All such notices will be clearly linked to the original article for transparency.