Publication Ethics

Introduction

Applied Remenergy Technology (ART) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. The journal adheres to internationally recognized best practices and follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure a fair, rigorous, and trustworthy publication process. All parties involved in the publication workflow—including authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher-are expected to act responsibly and uphold these ethical standards at every stage of submission, review, and publication.

Authorship and Originality

All manuscripts submitted to Applied Remenergy Technology (ART) must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring the authenticity of their work and for properly acknowledging all sources. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism or uncredited reuse of prior publications, is strictly prohibited. Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the study design, data acquisition or analysis, and manuscript preparation. All authors must approve the final version and agree to submission. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged. The corresponding author is responsible for all communication with the journal and for ensuring accurate and ethical authorship representation.

Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence their objectivity. Authors must include a conflict-of-interest statement at submission, and editors or reviewers with potential conflicts must withdraw from the evaluation process. Transparency in declaring competing interests is essential to maintain trust and fairness.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants, animals, or hazardous materials must comply with recognized ethical standards and applicable regulations. Studies involving humans require informed consent and prior approval from an ethics committee or institutional review board, while animal studies must follow established welfare guidelines. Appropriate safety procedures must be described for hazardous materials. Relevant ethical approval statements must be included in the manuscript.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure objective and unbiased evaluation based solely on scientific merit and relevance. Manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial team and then assessed by independent experts. Editorial decisions-acceptance, revision, or rejection-are based on reviewer recommendations and academic quality. Confidentiality is maintained throughout the process.

Data Sharing and Access

ART encourages transparency and reproducibility. Authors should retain their original data and provide access upon reasonable request. Where possible, datasets should be deposited in appropriate repositories and accompanied by a data availability statement. Any legal or ethical restrictions on data sharing must be clearly explained.

Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts are screened using professional similarity-detection tools. Unattributed copying, excessive textual overlap, or misappropriation of ideas constitutes misconduct and may result in rejection or retraction. Authors bear full responsibility for ensuring originality and proper citation.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief has final responsibility for publication decisions, which are made independently and based on scientific quality, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance. Submissions are evaluated fairly without discrimination, and all materials remain confidential.

Corrections and Retractions

To protect the accuracy of the scholarly record, the journal may publish corrections for minor errors or issue retractions for serious ethical or scientific concerns. Expressions of concern may be released when investigations are ongoing. All actions follow COPE guidelines.

Duties of Editors, Reviewers, and Authors

Editors ensure fair and confidential handling of manuscripts and manage ethical concerns responsibly. Reviewers provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations while disclosing any conflicts of interest. Authors must report research honestly, cite sources accurately, disclose funding and approvals, and promptly notify the journal of significant errors requiring correction.

Publisher Responsibility

The publisher supports editorial independence, ethical oversight, and long-term accessibility of published content. It collaborates with the editorial board to prevent misconduct and to preserve the integrity and permanence of the journal’s scholarly record.

Final Note

This policy is periodically reviewed to align with evolving ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing. Applied Remenergy Technology follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and all parties involved in the publication process are expected to comply fully with these guidelines. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to the editorial office.