TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) is committed to safeguarding the integrity, credibility, and reliability of scholarly publishing. The journal expects authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the Editorial Board to uphold the highest standards of research ethics and professional conduct throughout the submission, peer review, editorial, and publication processes. Any practice that compromises the authenticity, transparency, or trustworthiness of scholarly work is considered research misconduct and will be addressed in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Purpose of the Policy

This policy establishes the journal's approach to preventing, identifying, evaluating, and addressing allegations of research misconduct. Its purpose is to promote responsible research practices, preserve the integrity of the scholarly record, and maintain confidence in published research.

Principles of Research Integrity

Research submitted to TJTHS should demonstrate honesty, accuracy, transparency, accountability, and ethical responsibility. Authors are expected to present research findings truthfully, acknowledge the contributions of others appropriately, maintain reliable research records, and comply with all applicable ethical, legal, and institutional requirements.

Forms of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes actions that intentionally or negligently compromise the integrity of scholarly research. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Plagiarism or unauthorized use of another person's intellectual work.
• Fabrication of research data, observations, or experimental results.
• Falsification, alteration, or selective manipulation of research data, images, or findings.
• Duplicate submission or redundant publication without appropriate disclosure.
• Citation manipulation intended to misrepresent scholarly impact.
• Misrepresentation of authorship, affiliations, or contributor information.
• Failure to disclose relevant competing interests where required.
• Deliberate concealment of significant errors affecting research conclusions.
• Manipulation of the peer review or editorial process.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to submit original research supported by accurate data and appropriate documentation. Every submission should reflect honest reporting, proper acknowledgment of sources, compliance with applicable ethical standards, and transparency regarding all aspects of the research. Authors should cooperate fully with the Editorial Office whenever questions arise concerning the integrity of their work.

Responsibilities of Reviewers and Editors

Reviewers and editors share responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the publication process. They are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, preserve confidentiality, disclose competing interests where appropriate, report suspected ethical concerns, and make editorial decisions based solely on scholarly merit and ethical compliance.

Assessment of Allegations

All allegations of research misconduct will be evaluated carefully, fairly, and confidentially by the Editorial Office. The journal may request explanations, supporting documentation, original research records, ethical approvals, or other relevant information necessary to assess the matter. Every allegation will be reviewed objectively while ensuring procedural fairness for all parties involved.

Editorial Actions

Where research misconduct is confirmed, the journal may implement appropriate editorial measures depending on the nature and severity of the violation. Such measures may include rejection of the manuscript, suspension of editorial consideration, publication of corrections or editorial notices, withdrawal of accepted manuscripts, retraction of published articles, or notification of relevant institutions or funding organizations where appropriate.

Post-Publication Integrity

The journal remains committed to preserving the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record after publication. If credible evidence identifies significant errors or ethical concerns affecting a published article, appropriate editorial action may be taken to correct the literature and maintain transparency for the scholarly community.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) promotes responsible research, academic honesty, and ethical scholarly publishing. The journal is committed to addressing research misconduct fairly, consistently, and transparently while supporting the highest standards of publication ethics in accordance with internationally recognized best practices.