Plagiarism and Misconduct Policies

Plagiarism and Misconduct Policies for the Journal of Green Energy and Transition to Sustainability

The Journal of Green Energy and Transition to Sustainability upholds the highest standards of integrity and ethics in scholarly publishing. Authors are expected to adhere to the following policies regarding plagiarism and research misconduct:

  1. Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly attributed to the original sources. Verbatim copying of text, ideas, or data from other sources without appropriate citation is considered plagiarism and is strictly prohibited.
  2. Self-Plagiarism: Authors should not reuse their previously published work without proper citation. If authors wish to include any previously published material in their manuscript, they must obtain permission from the original publisher and clearly cite the source.
  3. Data Fabrication and Falsification: Authors are required to accurately report their research findings and provide authentic data. Fabrication or falsification of data is considered research misconduct and will result in rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article.
  4. Authorship: All individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research should be listed as authors. Authors should ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript before submission.
  5. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation. Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, personal affiliations, or other biases that could impact the objectivity of the study.
  6. Peer Review: Reviewers and editors play a crucial role in identifying instances of plagiarism or research misconduct during the peer review process. Authors should fully cooperate with reviewers and editors and provide any necessary clarifications or revisions as requested.
  7. Consequences of Misconduct: If plagiarism or research misconduct is detected in a submitted manuscript or published article, the journal reserves the right to take appropriate action, including rejection of the manuscript, retraction of the article, and notification of relevant stakeholders.

Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these policies and ensure that their manuscripts adhere to the highest ethical standards. By upholding these principles, we can maintain the credibility and trustworthiness of scholarly research in the field of green energy and sustainability transition.