Publication Ethics

Proceedings of SINERGY is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. All parties involved in the publication process — including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher — are expected to adhere to ethical principles that ensure transparency, fairness, and scholarly responsibility.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to SINERGY Proceedings must ensure that:

  • The work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • The manuscript is free from plagiarism and academic misconduct.
  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources are provided.
  • Data presented are accurate and not fabricated or manipulated.
  • All listed authors have significantly contributed to the research.
  • The manuscript is not under simultaneous consideration by another publication.

Any form of plagiarism, data falsification, duplicate submission, or unethical research conduct will result in rejection and possible further action.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively and fairly.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
  • Provide constructive and timely feedback.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest that may affect their judgment.
  • Refrain from using unpublished information for personal advantage.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of SINERGY Proceedings are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on academic merit and relevance.
  • Ensuring a fair and unbiased review process.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest.
  • Addressing ethical concerns or complaints appropriately.

The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ recommendations and the overall scholarly quality of the manuscript.

4. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening prior to review. Manuscripts with significant similarity or evidence of plagiarism will be rejected.

5. Conflict of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence their work or evaluation process.

6. Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors, ethical violations, or misconduct are discovered after publication, the Editorial Team will take appropriate action, including correction, clarification, or retraction of the published paper.

Commitment to Academic Integrity

SINERGY Proceedings upholds transparency, accountability, and ethical publishing practices in order to contribute responsibly to global academic discourse.