Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

LAW & PASS Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

Authors must:

  • Submit original work that has not been published elsewhere
  • Properly cite all sources
  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Ensure that all listed authors have contributed significantly

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making unbiased and fair decisions
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest
  • Ensuring the integrity of the academic record

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Identify relevant work not cited by authors
  • Avoid conflicts of interest

Ethical Violations

Cases of misconduct such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation will result in:

  • Rejection of the manuscript
  • Retraction of published articles
  • Notification to relevant institutions if necessary