Scientia Naturalis Letters is committed to promoting ethical standards in all aspects of the publication process. Although the journal is not yet a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), it fully adheres to the internationally recognized principles and best practices recommended by COPE. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, and reviewers, are expected to act with integrity, transparency, and professionalism.

 

Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, accurate, and free from ethical violations such as plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or redundant publication. Proper citation of prior work, acknowledgment of funding sources, and disclosure of conflicts of interest are required. Submission to Scientia Naturalis Letters indicates that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere.

 

Editors are responsible for making independent editorial decisions based on the academic quality and relevance of each manuscript. They will treat all submissions with confidentiality and ensure a fair and unbiased review process. Editors will not use any unpublished material in their own research and will handle ethical issues promptly and objectively.

 

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of the journal. They are expected to provide constructive, timely, and impartial evaluations. Reviewers must avoid conflicts of interest and respect the confidentiality of the peer review process.

 

As part of its ethical commitment, Scientia Naturalis Letters applies a strict plagiarism policy. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another person’s ideas, text, figures, or data without appropriate attribution, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased. If plagiarism is identified, the journal may take appropriate actions including rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, and notification of the author’s institution.

 

In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal will conduct a fair and thorough investigation. Where necessary, corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern may be issued. Scientia Naturalis Letters is committed to fostering a culture of academic honesty and responsible publication to support the advancement of knowledge in the scientific community.