Publication Ethic

TIFA strictly adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to ensure integrity in the publication process. All parties involved—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to maintain high ethical standards.

  1. Authors’ Responsibilities
  • Submit only original and unpublished work.
  • Properly cite all referenced materials.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Ensure that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  1. Reviewers’ Responsibilities
  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially.
  • Provide constructive feedback within the agreed timeframe.
  • Declare any potential conflict of interest that may affect impartiality.
  1. Editors’ Responsibilities
  • Make publication decisions based solely on academic merit and relevance.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Ensure that every article undergoes fair, unbiased, and transparent peer review.
  • Uphold ethical publication standards and handle misconduct according to COPE procedures.