Publication Ethics

Frontiers in Applied Physics and Mathematics (FAPM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. The journal follows the ethical principles, guidelines, and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and promotes responsible conduct among authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to FAPM must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards and scholarly publishing principles.

  • Authors must submit original research work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration by another journal.

  • Authors must avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, and any form of research misconduct.

  • All sources, data, concepts, and previous studies used in the manuscript must be properly acknowledged and cited.

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of their research findings.

  • All individuals listed as authors must have made significant contributions to the research and must approve the final version of the manuscript.

  • Authors must disclose all sources of financial support and declare any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the research or publication process.

  • Authors should provide relevant research data or supporting information when requested by editors for verification purposes.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

FAPM follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and reliability of published research. Reviewers are expected to maintain professional and ethical standards.

  • Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and should not share manuscript content with unauthorized persons.

  • Reviews must be objective, fair, constructive, and based only on the scientific quality, originality, and relevance of the manuscript.

  • Reviewers should identify possible plagiarism, ethical concerns, unsupported claims, and missing important references.

  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline reviews when personal, professional, or financial relationships may influence their judgment.

  • Reviewers should complete evaluations within the assigned timeframe and provide clear recommendations to support editorial decisions.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of FAPM are responsible for ensuring a fair, transparent, and ethical publication process.

  • Editors evaluate manuscripts based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and contribution to the field without discrimination based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs.

  • Editors maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and protect unpublished research information.

  • Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by commercial interests, personal relationships, or external pressure.

  • Editors ensure that appropriate peer-review procedures are followed for submitted manuscripts.

  • Editors handle complaints, appeals, ethical concerns, corrections, and retractions according to COPE guidelines.

  • Editors take appropriate action when ethical violations or research misconduct are identified.

Plagiarism, Research Misconduct, and Ethical Violations

FAPM considers plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate submission, unethical authorship, and manipulation of research data as serious violations of publishing ethics.

  • All submitted manuscripts may be screened using appropriate plagiarism detection tools.

  • Manuscripts containing significant similarity, copied material, or unethical research practices may be rejected.

  • The journal investigates allegations of misconduct carefully and follows COPE procedures when ethical concerns are reported.

  • Confirmed misconduct may result in rejection, correction, expression of concern, or article retraction depending on the severity of the issue.

Research Ethics and Compliance

Research involving human participants, animals, or biological materials must follow internationally recognized ethical standards and applicable institutional or regulatory requirements.

  • Authors must obtain necessary ethical approvals where applicable.

  • Ethical approval information should be included within the manuscript when required.

  • Authors must ensure that research activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Conflicts of Interest and Funding Disclosure

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the research or publication process.

  • Authors must clearly state all sources of financial support related to their research.

  • Reviewers and editors must withdraw from the evaluation process if a conflict of interest exists.

  • The journal promotes transparency regarding funding, affiliations, and potential competing interests.

Corrections, Retractions, and Article Withdrawal

FAPM is committed to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record.

  • Corrections are issued when errors are identified that affect the accuracy of published information.

  • Retractions are published when articles contain major errors, unethical practices, or confirmed research misconduct.

  • Retraction notices clearly explain the reason for withdrawal and remain permanently linked to the original article.

  • Article withdrawal requests are handled according to established ethical guidelines and journal policies.

Complaints and Appeals

FAPM provides a transparent process for handling complaints and appeals related to editorial decisions, peer review, publication ethics, or other concerns.

  • Complaints are reviewed confidentially and investigated fairly.

  • Appeals against editorial decisions are evaluated by appropriate editorial authorities.

  • The journal follows COPE recommendations when resolving ethical disputes.

Publisher Responsibility

The publisher of Frontiers in Applied Physics and Mathematics (FAPM) supports ethical scholarly communication and ensures that journal policies, editorial practices, and publication procedures follow international standards of transparency, integrity, and accountability.

Compliance Statement

Frontiers in Applied Physics and Mathematics (FAPM) follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is committed to maintaining ethical, transparent, and responsible academic publishing practices.

COPE Guidelines: https://publicationethics.org/