Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This statement outlines the ethical principles and responsibilities that guide the publication process of Literary Horizons: An International Journal. All authors, editors, reviewers, and other participants are expected to uphold these principles throughout the publication process.

Our Ethical Commitment

Literary Horizons: An International Journal is committed to:

• Ensuring originality and academic honesty.
• Maintaining a fair, transparent, and impartial peer review process.
• Promoting equality, diversity, and unbiased scholarly reporting.
• Protecting intellectual property and authors' rights.
• Maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity.

Any suspected violation of ethical principles is taken seriously and addressed promptly through appropriate editorial procedures.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Literary Horizons: An International Journal are expected to comply with the following responsibilities:

Plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification, or other forms of unethical research or publishing practice may result in manuscript rejection or other appropriate corrective actions.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Assess submissions based on academic merit, originality, relevance, and journal scope.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial and review process.
• Avoid personal, professional, or institutional conflicts of interest.
• Make timely, fair, and impartial editorial decisions.
• Address ethical concerns fairly, consistently, and transparently.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Provide constructive, objective, and professional feedback.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Identify relevant scholarly work that may not have been appropriately cited by the authors.
• Declare any potential conflict of interest before accepting a review assignment.
• Complete reviews objectively and within the agreed timeframe.

Reviewers must not use, disclose, reproduce, or take advantage of unpublished information or materials obtained through the peer review process.

Peer Review Policy

Literary Horizons: An International Journal uses a double-blind peer review process to promote impartiality and maintain the academic quality of published research.

• Authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.
• Manuscripts are evaluated for originality, scholarly contribution, clarity, academic rigor, and relevance.
• Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations and independent editorial judgment.

Handling Ethical Misconduct

The journal will investigate suspected instances of ethical or publishing misconduct through appropriate editorial procedures.

• Conduct an appropriate and impartial assessment of the concern.
• Request clarification or an explanation from the parties concerned, where appropriate.
• Take corrective action when ethical violations are established.

Corrective actions may include:

• Rejection of the manuscript.
• Publication of a correction or clarification.
• Withdrawal or retraction of published content where necessary.
• Restriction or suspension of future submissions when warranted.

Final Statement