Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Policies

Ethics in Publishing

MACIJ adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the editorial and publication process.

Submission Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to MACIJ, authors confirm that:

  1. Originality: The work has not been previously published, except as a preprint, abstract, thesis, lecture, or registered report, and proper citation is provided where applicable.
  2. Exclusive Submission: The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
  3. Authorship Consent: All authors have approved the submitted version and consent to its submission.
  4. Non-Duplication: If accepted, the article will not be republished elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder.

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts violating ethical standards may be rejected without review, and further submissions may be restricted.