Publication Ethics and Violation Procedures

Publication Ethics

  • Originality: Submitted research must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication in any other journal.
  • Academic Integrity: Researchers must provide accurate and truthful data and avoid any manipulation or falsification of data.
  • Acknowledgment of Contributions: All contributing authors must be clearly identified, and all sources utilized in the research must be properly acknowledged.
  • Avoidance of Plagiarism: Researchers must not copy or use parts of other works without proper citation and acknowledgment.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the objectivity or evaluation of the research.
  • Methodological Rigor: Researchers must adhere to sound scientific methodologies and ethical standards, especially in studies involving human or animal subjects.
  • Transparent Communication with the Journal: Authors must provide all required information to the journal and respond constructively to reviewers' comments.

Violation Procedures

  • First Warning: A written warning will be issued to the author regarding the violation.
  • Rejection of Manuscript: The manuscript will be rejected in cases of significant violations.
  • Temporary Suspension: Future submissions from the author may be suspended for a specified period.
  • Reporting to Relevant Authorities: In cases of severe violations, academic institutions or relevant authorities will be notified.

Statement on the Use of Generative AI

The Humanities and Natural Sciences Journal recognizes the potential benefits and challenges of using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney) in the research and publishing process. Authors are required to disclose any use of GenAI in the preparation of their manuscripts, including data analysis, text generation, image creation, or any other contribution.

  • Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
  • Authors bear full responsibility for the integrity, originality, and ethical compliance of the submitted work, including any content generated by AI.
  • The journal reserves the right to request additional information or clarification regarding the use of GenAI.

This policy aims to uphold transparency, research integrity, and academic standards.