Maintaining high ethical standards is fundamental to ensuring the authenticity of scientific research and enhancing public trust in academic publishing. Upholding these principles strengthens the credibility and impact of scholarly work.
Globalmeetx accepts only original manuscripts that have not been previously published or are currently under consideration elsewhere. All submissions undergo a thorough plagiarism check using reliable detection software. Any content found to be copied or improperly attributed will result in immediate rejection. Authors will be required to revise and resubmit according to reviewer feedback, ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
Submissions that significantly overlap with previously published or simultaneously submitted work are strictly prohibited. Duplicate submissions violate international copyright laws and ethical publishing norms. Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively to one journal at a time, and authors are expected to follow the APA code of ethics. Suspected violations will lead to manuscript rejection.
Authors seeking to reuse copyrighted materials, including figures or tables, must obtain and provide formal permission from the copyright holder. In cases of unintentional infringement, revised submissions must rectify the issue and include proper attributions.
Citation manipulation such as including references with the intent of artificially boosting citation counts is unethical and will result in disqualification of the manuscript.
Altering or fabricating data, particularly through image manipulation or the creation of false results constitutes a serious breach of scientific integrity. Any evidence of such practices will result in immediate manuscript rejection and potential blacklisting of the authors.
All authors listed on the manuscript must have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the research and its development. Contributions from students, technicians, or collaborators must be appropriately acknowledged. Misrepresentation of authorship is considered an ethical violation.
It is mandatory for authors to disclose any financial interests or personal affiliations that could potentially influence the objectivity or integrity of the work. Conflicts whether direct or indirect must be clearly declared at the time of submission. Accepted manuscripts must include a 'Conflict of Interest' statement in the published version.
Permission from the original copyright holder is mandatory for any material reproduced from previously published work. Manuscripts containing unauthorized or unlicensed content will be automatically disqualified from consideration.
Authors are responsible for safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals involved in their study. Explicit, written consent must be obtained and documented, particularly when identifiable data or images are included. A statement confirming this consent should appear in the manuscript's Methods section. Editors may request to review consent forms when necessary.
For studies involving human or animal subjects, ethical approval must be documented at the beginning of the Methods section. Include the name and location of the approving ethics committee, the protocol number, and the date of approval.
Example Statement: "Ethical approval for this research was obtained from the Ethics Committee of [Institution], [Location], on [Date]."
Additionally, authors must affirm that informed consent was duly obtained from all human participants prior to their involvement in the research. For animal studies, include a description of animal care guidelines and licensing, as per the ARRIVE guidelines. If ethical approval was not required or if deviations occurred, a clear justification must be provided. Editors reserve the right to request additional documentation, including approvals from relevant drug or regulatory authorities if applicable.
