Policy of Transparency & Best Practices
Policy of Transparency & Best Practices
At Scholar Insight Journal, we uphold ethical virtues as paramount in guiding our actions and ensuring the highest standards of integrity. In alignment with the directives of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), we rigorously adhere to ethical guidelines to uphold transparency and professionalism in our publication process.
Ethical Statement
Scholar Insight Journal is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic rigor and professional conduct. We are committed to institutionalizing and maintaining professional standards in all our publications. Our adherence to the ethical guidelines outlined by the HEC ensures the quality of research and reflects the expertise of both authors and affiliated institutions.
Impartiality:
We maintain impartiality in our editorial process, ensuring the originality of submitted work while encouraging reviewers to address any ethical concerns or potential research misconduct. Scholar Insight Journal operates without bias, welcoming complaints regarding misconduct and ensuring they are addressed promptly.
Confidentiality:
Confidentiality is integral to our process. We ensure the anonymity of authors and reviewers during the double-blind peer review process, safeguarding information shared between the editorial team, reviewers, and authors.
Transparency:
In accordance with HEC policies, members of the Editorial Board are prohibited from publishing as principal or co-authors. We uphold transparency in all our processes, fostering trust among our stakeholders and the broader academic community.
Disclosure of Information and Conflict of Interest:
We uphold strict guidelines regarding the use of unpublished material and require written permission from original authors for its use. All information obtained during the peer review process is treated confidentially and cannot be used for personal gain.
Publishing Ethics for Editors
Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair and impartial double-blind review process.
Articles are evaluated based solely on academic merit, including importance, timeliness, relevance, originality, and clarity.
Reviewers are selected based on their expertise relevant to the submitted manuscript.
Editors adhere to legal requirements regarding verification of studies, relevance to scholars, and compliance with copyright laws.
Editors maintain confidentiality regarding submitted articles and refrain from using unpublished material for personal research.
Publishing Ethics for Reviewers
Reviewers notify the publisher if they lack the necessary expertise for evaluation and treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
Reviews are conducted objectively, with reviewers providing articulated views and identifying related publications not cited by the author.
Reviewers' decisions are clearly communicated, indicating acceptance, rejection, or the need for revisions.
Publishing Ethics for Authors
Authors ensure manuscripts undergo peer review and language editing before submission.
Citation styles adhere to the latest APA Guidelines, with a bibliography provided in English.
Authors confirm that manuscripts have not been submitted elsewhere and disclose any conflicts of interest.
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, with proper citation of external sources according to international standards.
Authors commit to adhering to research ethics standards and providing accurate authorship details.
Manuscripts accepted for review are not submitted elsewhere without rejection by Scholar Insight Journal.
Authors grant Scholar Insight Journal the right to distribute articles and ensure compliance with journal guidelines before submission.
Authors guarantee the originality of their work and appropriately cite related publications.
Manuscripts exceeding a 19% similarity index, as per HEC guidelines, will be rejected.