Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

Srijan: Global Review of Arts, Science & Humanities is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines to ensure quality scholarly publication.

1. Authorship and Originality

Authors must ensure that:

  • Submitted manuscripts are original and unpublished

  • Work is not under consideration elsewhere

  • Proper acknowledgment of all sources is given

  • All listed authors have made significant contributions

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Manuscripts with high similarity index (generally above 10–15%) will be rejected.

2. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process, where:

  • Reviewers do not know the identity of authors

  • Authors do not know the identity of reviewers

Manuscripts are evaluated based on:

  • Academic quality

  • Originality

  • Relevance to journal scope

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

  • Accuracy of data and references

  • Proper citation of sources

  • Disclosure of any conflict of interest

  • Prompt correction of errors if discovered after publication

4. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts

  • Avoid conflicts of interest

  • Complete reviews within the stipulated time

5. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors ensure:

  • Fair and unbiased decision-making

  • Confidential handling of submissions

  • No discrimination based on gender, race, or affiliation

  • Decisions based solely on academic merit

6. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools.

  • Minor similarity → Revision required

  • Major similarity → Immediate rejection

7. Conflict of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work.

8. Retraction and Correction Policy

If significant errors or ethical violations are identified:

  • Articles may be retracted or corrected

  • Retraction notices will be clearly published

9. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work.

The journal provides open access to all content for academic and research purposes.

10. Ethical Compliance

The journal adheres to standard academic publishing ethics and encourages responsible research and publication practices.