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Publication Ethics

The Pinnacle Research Journal of Scientific and Management Sciences (TPRJSMS)

The Pinnacle Research Journal of Scientific and Management Sciences (TPRJSMS) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows ethical principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all stakeholders—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—to adhere strictly to these standards.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

1.1 Originality and Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts must be original and not published or under review elsewhere.

  • Proper acknowledgment and citation of all sources are mandatory.

  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and redundant publication, is strictly prohibited.

  • All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection software.

1.2 Authorship and Contribution

  • Authorship should reflect significant intellectual contributions to the research.

  • All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

  • Any changes in authorship after submission require written consent from all authors.

1.3 Data Integrity and Accuracy

  • Authors must ensure that data presented are accurate, complete, and honestly reported.

  • Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is unethical and unacceptable.

  • Authors should retain original data and provide it upon reasonable request.

1.4 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

  • Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that may influence their research.

  • All sources of funding must be clearly stated.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Editors must maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary.

  • Ethical concerns or allegations of misconduct are investigated following COPE guidelines.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents.

  • Reviews should be objective, unbiased, and constructive.

  • Reviewers must complete evaluations within agreed timelines.

  • Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed, and reviewers should decline assignments if impartiality is compromised.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

  • The publisher supports ethical publishing practices and editorial independence.

  • Corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern are handled transparently.

  • The publisher ensures permanent availability and preservation of published content.

5. Handling of Misconduct, Retractions, and Corrections

  • Allegations of misconduct (plagiarism, data manipulation, unethical research practices) are thoroughly investigated.

  • Confirmed misconduct may result in manuscript rejection, article retraction, correction, or notification to affiliated institutions.

  • Retractions and corrections are clearly identified and linked to the original publication.

6. Ethical Compliance Statement

By submitting a manuscript to TPRJSMS, authors confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this Publication Ethics Statement and the ethical principles outlined by COPE.