Overview
Dharvika Knowledge Publishers is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing. We follow internationally recognized guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
All participants in the publishing process—including authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to these ethical principles to ensure credibility, transparency, and academic integrity.
Publisher Responsibilities
- Maintain the integrity of the scholarly record
- Ensure editorial independence and unbiased decision-making
- Support transparent and ethical peer review processes
- Implement policies for corrections, retractions, and updates
- Promote global accessibility through Open Access publishing
- Prevent discrimination or bias of any kind
Author Responsibilities
- Submit original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere
- Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, and data manipulation
- Provide accurate authorship and contribution details
- Disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest
- Ensure ethical approval for human/animal research
- Obtain informed consent for identifiable data
- Provide proper citations for all referenced work
- Submit complete data and supporting materials when required
Reviewer Responsibilities
- Evaluate manuscripts objectively based on scientific merit
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all submissions
- Declare conflicts of interest before accepting review tasks
- Provide constructive and timely feedback
- Avoid personal criticism and maintain professionalism
Editor Responsibilities
- Make unbiased decisions based solely on academic merit
- Ensure a fair and timely peer review process
- Select qualified reviewers based on expertise
- Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
- Address ethical concerns and misconduct appropriately
Research Misconduct
Dharvika Knowledge Publishers takes all forms of publication misconduct seriously. This includes:
- Plagiarism and duplicate publication
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Image manipulation or unethical data presentation
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Suspected misconduct is investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines. Appropriate actions may include manuscript rejection, retraction, or notification to institutions.
Corrections, Retractions & Updates
- Erratum: Correction of publisher errors
- Corrigendum: Author-requested corrections
- Retraction: Issued in cases of serious ethical violations
All corrections are published transparently to maintain the integrity of the academic record.
Data Transparency & Reproducibility
- Authors are encouraged to share datasets and supporting materials
- Research must be reproducible and verifiable
- Data availability statements should be included where applicable
Use of Artificial Intelligence
- AI tools may assist in writing but cannot be listed as authors
- Authors must disclose AI usage in manuscript preparation
- Authors remain fully responsible for content accuracy
Complaints & Appeals
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions or report ethical concerns. All complaints are handled confidentially and reviewed by the editorial team in accordance with established ethical guidelines.
For concerns or appeals, contact us at:
contact@dharvikaknowledgepublishers.com
