The Pacific Journal of Advanced Engineering Innovations (PJAEI) is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics, ensuring the integrity, transparency, and accountability of all parties involved in the publication process. The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines set forth by global standards for scholarly publishing. Specific responsibilities are outlined as follows:

For Authors:

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cites all sources. Submissions must not include plagiarized content or be under consideration elsewhere.
• Accurate Reporting: Authors are responsible for presenting an accurate account of their research, including results and methodologies.
• Authorship Criteria: All contributors who have made a significant impact on the research should be listed as co-authors, and no undeserving authorship should be granted.
• Data Transparency: Authors must retain raw data related to their work and provide access to it upon reasonable request for verification purposes.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence their research.
• Ethical Compliance: Research involving human or animal participants must comply with ethical standards and include appropriate approvals.

 

For Reviewers:

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and not disclose or discuss their content with others.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be objective, constructive, and focused on improving the manuscript’s quality.
• Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the specified timeframe.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must recuse themselves if they have any conflicts of interest with the authors or research.
• Ethical Oversight: Reviewers should alert editors to any ethical concerns, such as suspected plagiarism or ethical violations in the research.

 

For Editors:

• Editorial Independence: Editors make publication decisions based solely on the manuscript’s quality, originality, and relevance.
• Fair Review Process: The double-blind peer-review system is strictly followed to ensure impartiality.
• Ethical Oversight: Editors are responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct and taking appropriate actions, including retractions or corrections.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

 

For Publishers:

• Integrity Maintenance: The publisher ensures the journal’s content adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Support for Ethical Research: The publisher provides guidance and resources to prevent unethical practices, such as plagiarism and data manipulation.
• Archiving and Accessibility: The publisher guarantees long-term preservation and open access to all published content.