Publication Ethics

Research Integrity

Upright Publications is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity. Authors are expected to present accurate, original, and transparent research findings.

Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original works and should not have been published or submitted elsewhere. All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

Authorship

All listed authors must have made significant intellectual contributions to the research and approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Data Availability

Authors should retain research data and be prepared to provide supporting data when requested by editors or reviewers. Data should be reported honestly without fabrication or manipulation.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the publication process.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards and should include evidence of approval from the appropriate ethics committee where required.

Corrections and Retractions

When significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, Upright Publications will issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in accordance with accepted publishing standards.