Publication Ethics
Nexus Universal Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in academic publishing.
Our Ethical Standards
We adhere to the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors, reviewers, and editorial staff are expected to follow these ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.
Author Responsibilities
- Ensure that submitted work is original and not previously published elsewhere
- Properly acknowledge all funding sources and potential conflicts of interest
- Include all contributors and accurately represent authorship
- Obtain necessary approvals for research involving human subjects or animals
- Respond to editorial inquiries and cooperate with the review process
- Disclose data availability and research materials
- Comply with relevant regulations and institutional policies
Conflicts of Interest
All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial interests, personal relationships, or competitive interests that could affect the objective presentation of their research. The journal treats all disclosures confidentially.
Research Integrity
Authors certify that their research:
- Was conducted in accordance with institutional policies and applicable laws
- Has received necessary ethical approvals
- Includes accurate reporting of data and results
- Does not include fabricated, falsified, or manipulated data
Reviewer Ethics
Reviewers are expected to:
- Evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain confidentiality of unpublished work
- Disclose conflicts of interest
- Avoid using proprietary information from manuscripts
- Decline to review if unable to provide objective assessment
Editor Responsibilities
Editors are responsible for:
- Ensuring fair and objective evaluation of all submissions
- Protecting author and reviewer anonymity
- Managing conflicts of interest transparently
- Investigating and addressing ethical concerns
- Maintaining the integrity of the publication record
Handling Ethical Violations
The journal takes allegations of research misconduct seriously. Any suspected violations of ethical standards will be investigated thoroughly. This may include requests for additional information, consultation with institutional authorities, and correction or retraction of published material if necessary.
Retractions and Corrections
If errors are discovered in published articles, authors may request corrections. If errors significantly affect the validity of findings, the journal may retract the article. Retracted articles remain in the public record with clear notation of retraction status.
Contact for Ethical Concerns
To report ethical concerns or suspected misconduct, contact: editor@nujournal.in