Publication Ethics to be Followed in "Transactions on Federated Engineering & Systems"

At "Transactions on Federated Engineering & Systems," we are committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. As editors, authors, and reviewers, we have a collective responsibility to maintain the integrity and credibility of the scholarly record. We expect all parties involved in the publication process to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

1. Authorship and Originality: a. Authors should ensure that their submissions are original works, and all contributions from other sources are properly cited. b. All listed authors must have made significant intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. c. Ghostwriting and guest authorship are strictly prohibited. All individuals who have made substantial contributions should be acknowledged as authors.

2. Plagiarism: a. Authors must not engage in any form of plagiarism, including copying or paraphrasing from other works without proper citation. b. Proper credit should be given to the original authors and sources for all borrowed content.

3. Data Integrity and Reproducibility: a. Authors should present accurate and reliable data, ensuring that all experimental results and findings are reproducible. b. Raw data should be retained for a reasonable period and made available to reviewers or readers upon request.

4. Conflict of Interest: a. Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or publication process. b. Conflicts of interest should be declared in the manuscript or communicated to the editorial team.

5. Peer Review: a. Reviewers should conduct the peer-review process objectively and provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work. b. Reviewers should promptly disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their impartiality in evaluating a manuscript.

6. Corrections and Retractions: a. In the event of errors or inaccuracies in published articles, authors should promptly notify the editorial team and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions, if necessary. b. Authors should retract their work if they identify significant errors or ethical issues that invalidate the findings.

7. Respect for Intellectual Property: a. Authors should respect copyright and seek appropriate permissions when using copyrighted material in their submissions. b. Images, figures, and tables should be properly attributed, and permission must be obtained for their reuse.

8. Ethical Review of Research Involving Humans and Animals: a. Authors should ensure that research involving human subjects complies with relevant ethical guidelines and obtains appropriate informed consent. b. Studies involving animals should adhere to ethical standards and be conducted with appropriate approvals.

9. Confidentiality: a. Reviewers and editors must treat submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and refrain from disclosing any information to unauthorized individuals.

10. Reporting Misconduct: a. Any suspicions of misconduct, ethical violations, or breaches of publication ethics should be promptly reported to the editorial team for investigation.

Adherence to these ethical guidelines fosters a culture of integrity, trust, and transparency in the publication process. By upholding these principles, we collectively contribute to the advancement of science and the dissemination of reliable knowledge in the field of Federated Engineering & Systems.

Sincerely,

Editor-in-Chief "Transactions on Federated Engineering & Systems"