Information For Authors

The Fari Journal of Global Affairs and Security Studies is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in its publishing process. As an author submitting to the journal, it is essential that you follow the guidelines set forth in this Publication Ethics for Authors policy. This policy ensures the integrity of the research process and promotes ethical behavior in scholarly publishing.

1. Originality and Plagiarism

  • Originality: Authors are required to submit only original works that have not been previously published or are under consideration for publication elsewhere. All sources of data, information, or ideas that are not original must be appropriately cited.
  • Plagiarism: Plagiarism, including both direct copying and paraphrasing without proper citation, is strictly prohibited. Authors must ensure that their work is free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, where authors reuse significant portions of their previously published work without proper acknowledgment.
  • Plagiarism Detection: All manuscripts submitted to the journal will be checked for plagiarism using reputable plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate). Manuscripts with substantial plagiarism will be rejected.

2. Authorship and Acknowledgment

  • Authorship Criteria: Authorship should be limited to those who have made substantial contributions to the research, including the conception, design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of the research. All individuals who qualify for authorship should be listed as co-authors.
  • Acknowledgment of Contributions: Any individuals or organizations who contributed to the research but do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section. This includes individuals who provided technical assistance, funding, or other types of support.
  • Corresponding Author: The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors are included, and that they have reviewed and approved the final manuscript before submission.

3. Research Ethics and Integrity

  • Compliance with Ethical Guidelines: Authors must ensure that their research adheres to ethical standards, particularly in studies involving human or animal subjects. Ethical approval from the appropriate institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee must be obtained and provided, where applicable.
  • Informed Consent: In research involving human subjects, authors must ensure that informed consent has been obtained from all participants. Authors must also ensure that participants' privacy and confidentiality are respected.
  • Animal Research: If animal research is involved, authors must ensure that ethical guidelines related to animal welfare are followed, and approval from an institutional ethics committee must be obtained.
  • Data Fabrication and Falsification: Authors must report research findings honestly. Fabricating or falsifying data, including altering images or results, is considered a serious ethical violation and will result in the rejection of the manuscript and possible sanctions.

4. Conflict of Interest

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their work or the perception of their research. Conflicts of interest may include financial, personal, or professional relationships that could affect the research or its interpretation.
  • All conflicts of interest must be disclosed at the time of submission and should be clearly stated in the manuscript, typically in a dedicated Conflicts of Interest section.

5. Data Availability and Transparency

  • Authors must ensure that data supporting their findings are available for review upon request. The journal encourages authors to deposit their data in publicly accessible data repositories, where applicable.
  • Authors must provide a clear statement about the availability of data, including any restrictions on data access or use, in the manuscript.
  • In cases where data is not publicly available, authors should justify this decision and provide the necessary information to readers for replicating the research, where possible.

6. Peer Review Process

  • By submitting a manuscript to the Fari Journal of Global Affairs and Security Studies, authors agree to the double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts will be reviewed by experts in the field, and authors must be open to receiving constructive feedback from reviewers and making necessary revisions.
  • Authors are encouraged to address reviewer comments in a thorough and respectful manner when revising their manuscript.

7. Correcting Mistakes and Retractions

  • If an author becomes aware of significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must promptly inform the journal and work with the editorial team to issue a correction.
  • If serious ethical issues such as data manipulation or plagiarism are identified after publication, the journal may retract the article. In such cases, a retraction notice will be published, and the article will be removed from the journal’s website.

8. Self-Plagiarism and Duplicate Submission

  • Authors should avoid submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. Submitting a manuscript to the Fari Journal of Global Affairs and Security Studies means that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Self-plagiarism, or the reuse of significant portions of previously published work without proper acknowledgment, is not allowed. Authors should cite their prior work appropriately if it is referenced in the new manuscript.

9. Ethical Use of Research Funding

  • Authors must disclose all sources of funding or financial support received for the research. This includes funding from government agencies, private foundations, or commercial entities.
  • Authors must ensure that funding sources have no influence over the research process, findings, or the publication of results.

10. Submission of Manuscripts

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are properly formatted according to the journal’s submission guidelines. Manuscripts should be clear, concise, and free of spelling or grammatical errors.
  • Before submission, authors should ensure that the manuscript is complete and includes all necessary sections, such as the abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and references.

11. Appeals and Disputes

  • Authors may appeal editorial decisions (e.g., rejection or revision) by submitting a formal appeal to the editorial board. The appeal must be based on clear grounds, such as perceived errors in the review process.
  • The editorial board will review the appeal and provide a final decision, which will be communicated to the author.

12. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright over their work but grant the Fari Journal of Global Affairs and Security Studies a license to publish and distribute their article.
  • Authors are encouraged to choose an open-access license, such as Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), to allow broader dissemination of their work.
  • Authors should be aware of copyright regulations and ensure that no copyrighted material is included without appropriate permission.

13. Policy Review

  • This Publication Ethics for Authors policy is periodically reviewed to ensure it aligns with best practices in academic publishing and evolving ethical standards.
  • Any updates or changes to this policy will be communicated to authors through the journal’s website and other official communication channels.

By adhering to this Publication Ethics for Authors policy, the Fari Journal of Global Affairs and Security Studies aims to ensure the integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct of the research it publishes, fostering a trust-based academic community. Authors play a critical role in maintaining these high standards and promoting the credibility of global affairs and security studies research.