Publication Ethics Policy

Introduction

RSYN RESEARCH LLP is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and quality in our scholarly communication system. This document outlines our ethical guidelines and expectations for all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and our organization as the publisher.

Publication of research in peer-reviewed journals serves as a cornerstone of scientific advancement, providing evidence of research quality and contributing to the development of a respected knowledge network. This policy aims to ensure all publications maintain integrity, transparency, and ethical standards.

Core Principles

• Maintain the integrity of the scholarly record
• Ensure fair, unbiased, and timely peer review
• Protect confidentiality of submitted materials
• Prevent conflicts of interest
• Support editorial independence
• Promote transparency in research reporting

Publisher Responsibilities

RSYN RESEARCH LLP, as the publisher, commits to:

1. Safeguarding the scholarly record by maintaining rigorous publication standards
2. Supporting editors in their editorial independence and decision-making
3. Providing necessary technical, procedural, and legal support to editorial teams
4. Implementing systems to detect plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct
5. Ensuring commercial considerations do not influence editorial decisions
6. Collaborating with industry partners to establish and maintain best practices

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors of RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals must:

1. Make fair and unbiased publication decisions based on manuscript merit
2. Ensure a thorough and appropriate peer review process
3. Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
4. Declare any potential conflicts of interest
5. Evaluate manuscripts without regard to authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy
6. Ensure transparency in editorial processes and policies
7. Coordinate with the publisher on suspected cases of research misconduct
8. Protect the integrity of the published record through corrections and retractions when necessary

Peer Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must:

1. Provide objective, thorough, and timely reviews
2. Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscripts under review
3. Declare any potential conflicts of interest
4. Alert editors to any ethical concerns about manuscripts
5. Decline review invitations when lacking appropriate expertise or unable to meet deadlines
6. Provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work
7. Respect the intellectual independence of authors

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals must:

1. Present accurate and verifiable research results
2. Provide sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work
3. Ensure originality and proper citation of previous work
4. Avoid multiple or concurrent submissions of the same work
5. Ensure appropriate authorship attribution and order
6. Declare all relevant funding sources and conflicts of interest
7. Obtain necessary permissions for use of copyrighted material
8. Report any errors discovered after publication
9. Comply with relevant ethical guidelines for human and animal research
10. Maintain research data and provide access when required

Research Ethics and Consent

Human Subjects Research

• Must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki
• Require informed consent from participants
• Protect participant privacy and confidentiality
• Obtain appropriate institutional review board approval

Animal Research

• Must comply with relevant institutional and national guidelines
• Obtain appropriate ethical approval
• Ensure humane treatment of animals

Misconduct and Ethical Breaches

RSYN RESEARCH LLP will:

1. Investigate all allegations of misconduct thoroughly and fairly
2. Protect whistleblowers and ensure confidentiality during investigations
3. Communicate with relevant parties throughout the investigation process
4. Take appropriate corrective action when misconduct is confirmed
5. Issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as needed

Data and Transparency

Authors must:

1. Maintain accurate records of research data
2. Be prepared to share data supporting their findings
3. Ensure data privacy and protection
4. Comply with journal-specific data sharing requirements
5. Retain research data for a reasonable period after publication

Policy Implementation and Updates

This policy will be:

1. Regularly reviewed and updated to reflect evolving publication ethics standards
2. Communicated clearly to all stakeholders
3. Applied consistently across all RSYN RESEARCH LLP publications
4. Supported by appropriate training and resources
5. Monitored for effectiveness and compliance

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about publication ethics, please contact: RSYN RESEARCH Ethics Office

This policy was established in February 2025 and will be reviewed annually.