Publication Ethics
The Journal of Narrative Studies and Literary Research (JNSLR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The journal expects authors, reviewers, editors, and all participants in the publication process to uphold ethical principles that ensure honesty, transparency, fairness, and academic responsibility.
Duties of Authors
Submit original scholarly research.
Avoid plagiarism and duplicate publication.
Present accurate and reliable research findings.
Provide complete and accurate references.
Conduct research ethically.
Disclose any conflicts of interest.
Comply with accepted ethical standards.
Ensure accurate authorship attribution.
Unethical Practices
| Ethical Concern | Description |
|---|---|
| Plagiarism | Presenting another person's work or ideas as one's own. |
| Fabrication | Inventing research data, findings, or information. |
| Falsification | Manipulating research materials, data, or results. |
| Citation Manipulation | Artificially increasing citations for personal or institutional benefit. |
| Authorship Misrepresentation | Incorrectly listing, omitting, or misrepresenting contributors. |
| Undisclosed Conflict of Interest | Failing to disclose relevant financial or professional competing interests. |
Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
- Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews.
- Evaluate manuscripts solely on scholarly merit.
- Recommend relevant scholarly literature where appropriate.
- Declare any conflicts of interest.
- Not use unpublished material for personal research or benefit.
Duties of Editors
- Make independent, fair, and objective editorial decisions.
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process.
- Evaluate manuscripts based on academic quality and scholarly merit.
- Treat all authors fairly without discrimination.
- Address ethical concerns and publication misconduct appropriately.
Actions in Cases of Misconduct
If publication misconduct is identified, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:
Reject the Manuscript
Request Corrections
Publish an Editorial Statement
Retract a Published Article
The Journal of Narrative Studies and Literary Research is committed to safeguarding the integrity, credibility, and reliability of the scholarly record by promoting ethical publishing practices and responding appropriately to all reported cases of research or publication misconduct.
