Publication Ethics

Advances in Psychology Innovation (API) upholds the highest standards of publication ethics to ensure integrity and credibility in scholarly research. Authors, reviewers, editors, and the journal itself adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

Authorship and Originality: API accepts only original work that has not been published elsewhere. Authors must acknowledge and cite all sources of data used in their research. Proper attribution and acknowledgment of contributions are essential.

Plagiarism and Copyright: API does not tolerate plagiarism or any form of academic misconduct. All submissions undergo rigorous plagiarism checks. Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for copyrighted material used in their manuscripts.

Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research and its interpretation. Conflicts of interest are handled transparently during the review process.

Peer Review Process: API follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure unbiased evaluation of submissions. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, and their assessments are confidential.

Data Access and Retention: Authors should provide access to data supporting their findings for editorial review and public access if possible. Data retention policies should comply with ethical standards and institutional regulations.

Ethical Treatment of Subjects: Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical standards set by relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees. Informed consent should be obtained from all participants.

Correction and Retraction: API acknowledges errors and inaccuracies seriously. Corrections are promptly published when errors are discovered. Retractions are issued if research misconduct or serious errors are found post-publication.

Editorial Independence: Editorial decisions are based on academic merit, relevance, and alignment with API's scope. Editors ensure fair and unbiased evaluation without influence from commercial interests or personal relationships.

Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain copyright of their work published in API. Articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, allowing for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided proper attribution is given.

Compliance with Standards: API complies with the guidelines and best practices set forth by relevant academic and publishing organizations, ensuring consistency and transparency in editorial processes.

Authors submitting to API are expected to adhere to these ethical standards. The journal is committed to maintaining ethical integrity and fostering a scholarly environment conducive to advancing knowledge in psychology.

For any questions or concerns regarding publication ethics, please contact the editorial office at [insert contact information].

This draft outlines the essential ethical considerations tailored for Advances in Psychology Innovation (API), emphasizing integrity, transparency, and adherence to best practices in scholarly publishing.