Publication ethics

Authors

  1. Authors must not copy or claim the work of others as their own. Articles must be original and not previously published. Authors should refrain from submitting the article for publication elsewhere until it has been rejected by the editor of the WESR.
  2. Authors are strictly prohibited from infringing on or plagiarizing previously published scientific works. This prohibition extends to referencing the content of other publications where the article was originally published. Authors must provide appropriate citations to credit the corresponding author of those works. If legal action is taken against copyright infringement, the author is solely responsible.
  3. Authors must present their work in accordance with academic principles, avoiding deviations or expansions in explanations. They must not present results that are false or biased.
  4. Authors must address ethical considerations and provide proof of approval from Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)/Independent Ethics Committees (IECs) in the case of human or animal research.
  5. All authors listed in the manuscript must contribute, and they should collectively agree to and acknowledge the manuscript submission.
  6. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and the source of funding for the study (if applicable).

Reviewers

  1. Reviewers assess original articles solely on their academic merit. Before beginning the evaluation, the reviewers must check for potential conflicts of interest. In cases where a conflict of interest is identified that could compromise impartial feedback, the reviewers should promptly inform the editor and decline to review the article.
  2. Reviewers bear the responsibility of assisting authors in enhancing manuscripts within their respective areas of expertise. Reviewers should utilize academic principles and knowledge to support scientific or empirical arguments, refraining from relying solely on personal opinions without evidence.
  3. Reviewers are obligated to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the original articles they are assigned to review.
  4. Reviewers are strictly prohibited from using any information contained in the article for their personal work or that of others.
  5. Reviewers must not seek personal gain in exchange for altering their opinions or the results pertaining to the original article.
  6. Reviewers should adhere to the WESR guidelines throughout the article evaluation process and uphold ethical standards.

Editors

  1. Editors evaluate articles solely on their academic merit. They consider the objectives and scope of the journal, the quality of the article, and refrain from any form of discrimination based on race, religion, philosophy, politics, or institutions. The decision to accept or reject a manuscript is based exclusively on academic merit, and editors do not use the results of the decision for personal gain.
  2. Editors are obliged to maintain the confidentiality of original articles and any related information until they are published.
  3. In cases where there is suspicion of a violation of publishing ethics, the editor has the authority to withdraw a manuscript from consideration without requiring the author’s consent.
  4. Editors are prohibited from altering reviewers’ comments and must not interfere with reviewers’ opinions and assessments of the original article.
  5. Editors must avoid conflicts of interest with article authors or evaluators.
  6. Editors may not utilize any information from the manuscript for personal or professional gain.
  7. Editors should adhere to the WESR guidelines throughout the article evaluation process while upholding ethical standards.