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PUBLICATION ETHICS

Ethical standards for publication ensure scientific publications of the highest quality, retention of public trust in scientific reports that further provides credibility to the scientific investigators (and community) for the scientific investigators for their endeavors.
In line with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (CoPE), TTIC will accept papers only if :

1. The paper has not been published before, except in the form of an abstract or as a part of review or thesis;

2. The paper is not under consideration for publication elsewhere;

3. The manuscript and the report therein have been approved by all co-authors as well as by the responsible authorities at the university/institute whose resources have been used for the work;

4. The submission (by the authors) has no misconducts like plagiarism, data fabrication, and manipulation are practiced during research work and manuscript preparation.

Ethics and Publication Policies

1. Authorship and Contribution Policy

  • Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research, data analysis, or writing of the manuscript.
  • Individuals who contributed but do not meet authorship criteria (e.g., technical assistance, general supervision, or funding acquisition) should be acknowledged separately.
  • All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.
  • The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors meet the authorship criteria and that no qualified individual has been omitted.

2. Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence (or appear to influence) their research.
  • Editors and Reviewers must recuse themselves from handling papers in which they have a conflict of interest (financial, institutional, collaborative, or personal).
  • Disclosures should be made at the time of submission and will be published with the article when relevant.
  • TTIC reserves the right to take appropriate measures if undisclosed conflicts are later identified.

3. Peer Review Policy

  • All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.
  • Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and lack of conflicts of interest.
  • Reviews must be conducted objectively, with clear reasoning and without personal criticism.
  • Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and not use any part of the content for personal advantage.
  • Editors ensure fair and unbiased review and have final responsibility for publication decisions based on the reviewers’ recommendations, originality, and scientific merit.

4. Plagiarism and Research Integrity Policy

  • TTIC employs plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts.
  • Submissions containing copied or paraphrased content without proper attribution will be rejected or retracted.
  • Data fabrication, falsification, or image manipulation are strictly prohibited.
  • Authors must retain and provide raw data for verification if requested.

5. Retractions, Corrections, and Expressions of Concern

  • TTIC follows COPE guidelines for handling post-publication issues.
  • Corrections will be issued when a minor error does not compromise the integrity of the paper.
  • Retractions will be published if major errors, plagiarism, or misconduct invalidate the findings.
  • Expressions of Concern may be issued while investigations are ongoing.
  • All retractions and corrections will remain linked to the original article for transparency.

6. Research Ethics for Human and Animal Studies

  • Authors must confirm that all research involving human participants complies with ethical standards and was approved by a recognized ethics committee.
  • For studies involving animals, authors must confirm adherence to relevant welfare and ethical guidelines.
  • Written informed consent must be obtained for publication of identifiable personal data.

7. Data Availability and Transparency Policy

  • Authors are encouraged to share underlying data in a recognized repository or provide it upon reasonable request.
  • The article should include a Data Availability Statement describing where and how the data can be accessed.
  • TTIC supports transparency and reproducibility of scientific research.

8. Editorial Independence and Responsibility

  • Editorial decisions are made solely based on academic merit, free from any external or financial influence.
  • Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and are responsible for ensuring fair peer review.
  • The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over the editorial content and timing of publication.

9. Publication Malpractice and Misconduct Policy

  • TTIC maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward publication malpractice, including plagiarism, duplicate submission, or falsified data.
  • If misconduct is suspected, the journal will initiate a formal investigation following COPE procedures.
  • Sanctions may include retraction, notification of the author’s institution, or banning future submissions.

10. Appeals and Complaints Policy

  • Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing a clear, written justification.
  • Complaints about publication ethics or editorial conduct can be sent to the Editor-in-Chief.
  • All appeals and complaints are handled fairly, confidentially, and without prejudice.

11. Copyright and Licensing Policy

  • Authors retain copyright but grant TTIC the right to publish and distribute the work.
  • Articles are published under an open-access model where readers may freely access and download content.
  • Reuse of published materials must properly cite the original publication.

12. Compliance with COPE Standards

TTIC is committed to following the principles and flowcharts of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
All parties—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to adhere to the highest standards of publication integrity.

Submission Misconduct


Copying of even a single sentence from someone else’s manuscript or composition or even from the author’s previously published work is considered infringement of Copyright laws and the manuscript would be treated as plagiarized.
Any report of manipulated or fabricated data reporting on the part of the author(s) would imply that the authors have grossly flouted basic tenets of scientific reporting and the authors would lose credibility as an authentic scientific investigator(s).
The authors should note that submission of same work in multiple journals at the same time, among scientific journal, publishers are considered as gross misconduct and misuse of the opportunity offered to authors for scientific reporting. Such practices potentially damage the time of editors and peers who take time out of their busy professional practices in reviewing submissions from authors.
Authors should refrain from submission of work that entails no original practice or original experiment. Readers pay no attention to works of repetitive nature.