Authors Code of Conduct
All Journals Published by RSYN RESEARCH LLP
Document Control
Policy Version: 1.0
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Last Updated: July 27, 2025
Review Cycle: Annual
Document Owner: RSYN RESEARCH LLP Ethics Committee / Editorial Board
Classification: Public Policy Document
Approved By: Board of Directors, RSYN RESEARCH LLP
Executive Summary
All authors of any work submitted to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals are required to understand and follow the best ethical practices for publishing of research. RSYN RESEARCH LLP is committed to providing essential services for dissemination of quality science and research content for the global scientific community. Central to this service is the responsibility that editors, authors, and reviewers maintain the highest ethical standards relating to the publication of manuscripts.
RSYN RESEARCH LLP endorses that all authors should follow the core practices and best practice guidelines defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). In addition, the following guidelines must be adhered to for all submissions to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals.
Manuscript Contents
All authors are responsible for the contents included in any manuscripts submitted to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals. Submission of a manuscript to any RSYN RESEARCH LLP journal is considered a presumption that:
Submission is being made with the approval of all listed authors
All authors have read the contents and approved the submission
The same work has not been submitted to any other journal
The work is not under processing or evaluation in any other journal
Authors understand and consent to the applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs) as outlined in the Open Access Policy
All data and findings presented are original and authentic
Authors must ensure that their manuscript adheres to the specific formatting and submission guidelines of the target journal within the RSYN RESEARCH LLP portfolio.
Authorship
Author Responsibilities
The corresponding author must ensure that all researchers or persons who have contributed significantly to the work being submitted for publication have been listed as co-authors and/or appropriately acknowledged in the acknowledgement section.
Authorship should reflect intellectual contributions to the conception, design, analysis, and writing of the study. The collection of data and other routine work alone does not warrant authorship. If there is no substantial intellectual contribution that can reasonably be attributed to a particular individual, then that individual should not be credited with authorship.
Authors have a responsibility to give due acknowledgement to all contributors to the work, including:
Technical staff and data professionals
Research assistants and laboratory personnel
Funding agencies and institutional support
Collaborating institutions and researchers
Submission Requirements
During manuscript submission, the corresponding author must:
Attest that all named co-authors have agreed to the submission for publication
Accept responsibility for having properly included all (and only) appropriate co-authors
Approve the 'license to publish' on behalf of all authors
Confirm understanding of APC obligations and payment responsibilities
Provide accurate metadata for all authors including affiliations and funding information
Any change in authorship after initial submission must be approved by all authors and justified to the editor with appropriate documentation.
Authorship Disputes
In case of authorship disputes, authors are encouraged to reach a mutual agreement through direct communication. If this is not possible, unresolved disputes should be referred to the responsible research institution(s) for mediation. RSYN RESEARCH LLP reserves the right to suspend publication pending resolution of authorship disputes.
The corresponding author must carefully verify:
Spelling and format of all author names
Complete and accurate institutional affiliations
Correct sequence of authors
Funding information and grant numbers
Contact information and ORCID IDs where available
This metadata will be transferred to indexing services and databases upon publication, so accuracy is essential for proper indexing, citations, and future funding evaluations.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the research, its interpretation, or the publication process. While conflicts of interest are often unavoidable, they must be transparently declared.
Types of Conflicts
Conflicts of interest may arise from various sources and should be disclosed even if authors believe they do not affect the research:
Financial conflicts: Employment, consultancy fees, stock holdings, patent interests, or research funding from organizations that may benefit or lose from publication
Personal relationships: Family, personal, or professional relationships with reviewers, editors, or other stakeholders
Academic conflicts: Institutional rivalries, academic disputes, or competitive research interests
Professional conflicts: Editorial board memberships, reviewing activities, or leadership roles in relevant organizations
Financial Interests
Authors must declare any significant financial interest – recent, present, or anticipated – in any organization that may gain or lose financially from publication. This includes:
Employment by relevant organizations
Research funding or grants
Consulting fees or honoraria
Stock holdings or equity interests
Patent applications or intellectual property rights
Speaking fees or travel support
Other Interests
Authors should disclose other potential conflicts including:
Personal relationships with reviewers, editors, or journal staff
Academic rivalries or collaborations that may affect objectivity
Any interests that would be embarrassing if publicly known
Institutional pressures or expectations that may influence the research
Conflict of Interest Statement
Authors must include a Conflicts of Interest statement in the manuscript, placed after the acknowledgements section. If no conflicts exist, this must be explicitly stated as: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”
Recommended Reviewers
When submitting manuscripts, authors may be asked to recommend suitable reviewers. Recommended reviewers must meet the following criteria:
Expertise: Recognized experts in the relevant field of study
Independence: No conflicts of interest with authors or their institutions
Geographic diversity: From different countries and institutions than the authors
Professional diversity: Representing different career stages, genders, and institutional types
Contact information: Institutional email addresses preferred over personal accounts
Availability: Currently active researchers who can provide timely reviews
Authors must not recommend:
Current or recent collaborators (within 3 years)
Colleagues from the same institution
Personal friends or family members
Researchers with known conflicts of interest
Junior researchers without established expertise
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
RSYN RESEARCH LLP maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and academic misconduct. Authors must ensure their work meets the highest standards of originality and integrity.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:
Text plagiarism: Copying text from other sources without proper attribution
Self-plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of previously published work without disclosure
Conceptual plagiarism: Appropriating ideas, concepts, or methodologies without credit
Data plagiarism: Using someone else's data or findings without permission or citation
Image plagiarism: Reusing figures, graphs, or images without proper attribution
Types of Plagiarism
Self-Plagiarism/Text Recycling
Authors must not substantially reproduce their own previously published work without:
Clear disclosure and citation of the original work
Appropriate permissions from copyright holders
Justification for the reuse in the new context
For detailed guidance, authors should refer to COPE guidelines on text recycling: https://publicationethics.org/resources/guidelines-new/text-recycling
Text Similarity/Cloning
Authors must avoid reproducing substantial text from any published work, whether their own or others', without proper citation and quotation marks. To prevent text similarity:
Write in original language and sentence structure
Cite all sources appropriately
Use plagiarism detection software before submission
Paraphrase rather than copy, even with citation
Conceptual Plagiarism
Authors must provide appropriate credit for:
Research ideas and hypotheses from other sources
Methodological approaches developed by others
Theoretical frameworks and conceptual models
Data interpretation techniques and analytical methods
RSYN RESEARCH LLP Plagiarism Policy
RSYN RESEARCH LLP considers plagiarism a serious offense against intellectual integrity and scientific progress. All allegations of plagiarism are investigated following COPE guidelines.
Detection and Review Process
All submissions undergo automated plagiarism detection using advanced software (Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent)
Manuscripts with similarity scores above acceptable thresholds are flagged for editorial review
Suspected cases are reviewed by the editorial board and external experts
Authors are provided similarity reports and given opportunity to respond
Actions for Plagiarism
Depending on the severity and nature of plagiarism, RSYN RESEARCH LLP may take the following actions:
For Published Articles:
Retraction: Articles with significant plagiarism will be retracted with public notice
Correction: Minor unintentional similarities may warrant published corrections
Institution notification: Authors' institutions will be informed of validated plagiarism cases
Database updates: Indexing services will be notified of retractions or corrections
For Manuscripts Under Review:
Revision required: Authors may be asked to rewrite sections with proper citations
Rejection: Manuscripts with similarity scores >40% or significant conceptual plagiarism will be rejected
Resubmission allowed: Minor issues may be corrected and resubmitted
Author Consequences:
Blacklisting: Authors may be banned from future submissions to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals
Career impact: Plagiarism cases may affect authors' professional standing and funding eligibility
Legal action: Severe cases may result in legal proceedings for copyright infringement
Data Management and Sharing
Authors are responsible for:
Data integrity: Ensuring all data presented is accurate and authentic
Data availability: Making research data available for verification when requested
Data sharing: Following funder and institutional requirements for data sharing
Data retention: Maintaining research records for the period specified by institutional policies
Privacy protection: Ensuring participant confidentiality and data protection compliance
Peer Review Cooperation
Authors must:
Respond promptly: Address reviewer comments within specified timeframes
Provide complete responses: Answer all reviewer questions thoroughly and professionally
Maintain civility: Interact respectfully with editors and reviewers
Supply additional information: Provide requested data, methods, or clarifications
Accept editorial decisions: Respect final editorial judgments on acceptance or rejection
Post-Publication Responsibilities
After publication, authors must:
Monitor for errors: Watch for mistakes or issues in published work
Report corrections: Notify editors of any errors requiring correction
Respond to queries: Address legitimate questions about published research
Update affiliations: Inform journals of significant changes in contact information
Comply with licensing: Adhere to Creative Commons license terms for open access articles
Ethical Approval and Consent
For research involving:
Human subjects: Provide evidence of institutional review board approval
Animal subjects: Demonstrate compliance with animal welfare guidelines
Human tissue/data: Show appropriate consent and ethical clearance
Environmental samples: Confirm necessary permits and approvals
Dual-use research: Address potential security or safety concerns
At Present RSYN JOURNALS are not accepting research papers based on human subjects or animal subjects, clinical trials.
Investigation and Enforcement
Reporting Misconduct
Suspected research misconduct should be reported to:
Ethics Committee: ethics@rsynresearch.com
Editorial Office: info@rsynresearch.com
Appeals Committee: appeals@rsynresearch.com
Investigation Process
RSYN RESEARCH LLP follows established procedures for investigating misconduct:
Initial assessment: Preliminary review of allegations
Formal investigation: Detailed examination with expert input
Author response: Opportunity for authors to respond to allegations
Institutional involvement: Collaboration with authors' institutions when appropriate
Final determination: Decision based on evidence and expert opinion
Sanctions
Validated misconduct may result in:
Publication sanctions: Retraction, correction, or editorial expression of concern
Author sanctions: Temporary or permanent publication bans
Institutional notification: Formal communication with authors' employers
Professional consequences: Reporting to relevant professional bodies
Legal action: Pursuit of legal remedies for serious misconduct
Appeals Process
Authors may appeal editorial decisions or misconduct findings through:
Formal appeal: Written request to the Appeals Committee
Independent review: Assessment by external experts
Institutional mediation: Involvement of neutral third parties
Final arbitration: Binding decision by the Board of Directors
Compliance and Training
Authors are encouraged to:
Complete ethics training: Participate in research integrity programs
Stay informed: Keep current with evolving ethical standards
Seek guidance: Consult with ethics committees when uncertain
Mentor others: Share ethical principles with junior researchers
Report concerns: Speak up about potential misconduct
Supporting Resources
Authors may reference:
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Research Integrity Resources: Institutional training materials
Ethics Consultation: ethics@rsynresearch.com
Editorial Support: info@rsynresearch.com
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For questions regarding author conduct and ethics:
Ethics Committee: ethics@rsynresearch.com
Editorial Support: info@rsynresearch.com
Research Integrity Concerns: integrity@rsynresearch.com
Appeals and Disputes: appeals@rsynresearch.com
General Inquiries: info@rsynresearch.com
Legal Notice
This document represents the intellectual property of RSYN RESEARCH LLP and is protected under Indian copyright law and international copyright conventions. © All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is strictly prohibited.
Compliance with this Code of Conduct is mandatory for all authors submitting to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals. Violation may result in rejection, retraction, and/or permanent exclusion from publication in RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals.