Sequel Education and Research Journal upholds ethical standards and moral justice in all aspects of publishing. If necessary, a legal review may be conducted on a case-by-case basis. The journal ensures that editorial decisions remain independent and are not influenced by advertising or reproduction.
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are accountable for the authenticity and accuracy of the data presented in their articles. They must ensure that their research findings are original and properly cited. Any supporting data, including figures and tables, should be clear and reproducible.
Authors must not submit previously published data as original research. Proper citations should be used for any referenced material. Before submission, authors should verify that their work aligns with the journal’s scope. Any queries regarding suitability should be directed to the Editorial Office.
All contributors must meet authorship criteria, having significantly contributed to study design, execution, data analysis, documentation, or project leadership. Every individual involved in the research should be acknowledged appropriately.
Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest. Submitting an article implies that it is neither under review nor published elsewhere.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Confidentiality: Reviewers must not disclose manuscript details without the editor’s consent.
- Competence: Only reviewers with adequate expertise should undertake a review.
- Constructive Feedback: Comments should highlight strengths, provide constructive criticism, and suggest improvements. Citations should be included where necessary.
- Impartiality: Reviews should be based on scientific merit without personal biases.
- Conflict of Interest: Any conflicts should be reported to the editor.
- Timeliness: Reviewers should provide feedback within the stipulated timeframe and respond to editorial queries promptly.
Responsibilities of Editors and the Editorial Board
Editors ensure the integrity of the published content by issuing necessary corrections, retractions, and clarifications. They must adhere to journal policies and maintain fairness in peer review.
Key duties include:
- Overseeing the review process to ensure thoroughness and impartiality.
- Suggesting relevant and impactful topics for publication.
- Evaluating manuscripts for scope alignment and accuracy.
- Upholding internal journal integrity through necessary corrections and retractions.
- Ensuring ethical publication practices, preventing citation manipulation.
Journal Role
- Decision-Making: Editorial decisions are made in consultation with reviewers and board members.
- Impartiality: Manuscripts are assessed solely based on intellectual content, without discrimination.
- Confidentiality: Manuscript details are only shared with authorized individuals.
Publisher’s Role
Sequel Education and Research Journal follows a rigorous peer review process to disseminate high-quality research. The publisher:
- Supports fair and timely peer review with guidance from editors and reviewers.
- Ensures adherence to best industry practices.
- Provides recommendations to enhance publishing processes.
- Manages website functionality and social media dissemination.
- Promotes open-access research.
Guidelines for Article Retraction
To uphold scholarly integrity, the journal takes retraction policies seriously. Articles are considered for withdrawal, retraction, or removal under the following circumstances:
- Article Withdrawal: Early-stage articles that violate ethical standards (e.g., plagiarism, multiple submissions, fraudulent claims) may be withdrawn.
- Article Retraction: Ethical breaches or major errors in published work necessitate retraction.
- Article Removal/Replacement: In cases of legal constraints or falsified data that pose health risks, articles may be removed or replaced.
Ensuring Academic Integrity
- Authors must provide ethical research approval and ensure patient or animal research complies with standard guidelines.
- Reports of clinical trials should follow established protocols like the Declaration of Helsinki.
- The journal promotes transparency in research by requiring clinical trial registration and secure archiving of published material.
- Business interests should not compromise intellectual or ethical standards.
- Errors or misleading statements should be corrected promptly, following COPE guidelines.