Publication Ethics
Literary Horizons: An International Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Ethical publishing is a shared responsibility of authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the editorial board. The journal expects all participants in the publication process to uphold honesty, transparency, fairness, and professionalism.
Commitment to Ethical Publishing
Literary Horizons promotes responsible research and ethical scholarly communication. Every submitted manuscript is expected to meet internationally accepted ethical standards throughout the submission, peer-review, editorial, and publication processes.
The journal encourages transparency, originality, proper attribution of sources, and responsible research practices to preserve the integrity of academic publishing.
Core Principles
- Academic Integrity
- Original Research
- Transparency
- Fair Peer Review
- Editorial Independence
- Research Responsibility
Responsibilities of Authors
✔ Submit original work.
✔ Prevent plagiarism.
✔ Correctly interpret research findings.
✔ Properly acknowledge and cite sources.
✔ Avoid multiple or simultaneous submissions.
✔ Disclose conflicts of interest.
✔ Ensure accurate authorship.
✔ Correct significant errors after publication if necessary.
Major Ethical Concerns
| Ethical Issue | Description |
|---|---|
| Plagiarism | Presenting another person's work or ideas as one's own. |
| Fabrication | Inventing research data or findings. |
| Falsification | Manipulating research materials, data, or interpretations. |
| Duplicate Submission | Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals. |
| Redundant Publication | Publishing substantially overlapping work without proper disclosure. |
| Citation Manipulation | Artificially increasing citations for personal or institutional benefit. |
| Authorship Misrepresentation | Incorrectly assigning or omitting authorship. |
| Undisclosed Conflict | Failing to disclose competing interests that may influence research. |
Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
- Provide fair, objective, and constructive reviews.
- Identify relevant scholarly work where appropriate.
- Avoid conflicts of interest.
- Never use unpublished material for personal benefit.
Responsibilities of Editors
- Make objective and impartial editorial decisions.
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
- Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit.
- Avoid discrimination, bias, or conflicts of interest.
- Address ethical concerns promptly and responsibly.
Handling Ethical Concerns
When ethical concerns arise, the Editorial Board carefully investigates the matter and takes appropriate action in accordance with established publication ethics policies.
- Manuscript Rejection
- Request for Corrections
- Editorial Expression of Concern
- Article Retraction (where necessary)
Integrity of Scholarly Publishing
Literary Horizons is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of scholarly publishing through ethical editorial practices, transparent peer review, and responsible research conduct. The journal encourages all contributors to uphold the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and academic excellence.
By following these ethical principles, the journal aims to promote trustworthy, credible, and impactful literary research that contributes meaningfully to the global academic community.
