Ethical Guidelines to Publication

I. Institutional Commitment

The Asia Pacific Journal of Science and Engineering (APJSE), hosted by the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, stands as a paragon of scholarly excellence in the academic publishing landscape. With an unwavering dedication to rigorous peer-review processes and the highest ethical standards, APJSE ensures the integrity of scholarly communications by strictly adhering to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Our commitment to the early detection of ethical concerns underscores our proactive approach to maintaining transparency and accountability throughout the publishing process. Furthermore, APJSE fosters clear communication, exemplifies neutrality, and enforces consistency, thereby solidifying its role as a cornerstone of integrity in the academic community.

Prevention: Early detection and flagging of issues via automated and manual checks.
Neutrality: Ensuring fairness and objectivity in assessments and corrections.
Transparency: Keeping all parties informed and providing time for responses.
Consistency: Standard investigation processes following COPE principles.

II. Ethical Guidelines for Authors

Authors submitting to APJSE must ensure manuscripts meet high ethical standards and adhere to industry-recognized norms. Authors are expected to:

  • Present Accurate Findings: Objectively discuss significance; avoid data falsification.
  • Accurate Authorship: Include only qualified authors; clearly state contributions.
  • Disclose Conflicts: Transparent disclosure of financial or non-financial conflicts.
  • Detail Methods & Data: Ensure replicability; provide raw data unless confidential.
  • Avoid Simultaneous Submission: Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere.
  • Publish Novel Work: Original work only; translations must comply with policy.
  • Copyright Permissions: Secure permissions for previously published materials.
  • Correct Errors: Promptly communicate post-publication inaccuracies.

Authorship Criteria (ICMJE Standards)

APJSE follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors guidelines. Authors must meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Substantial contributions to conception, design, or analysis.
  2. Drafting or critically revising for intellectual content.
  3. Final approval of the version to be published.
  4. Accountability for all aspects of the work.

Note: Contributors who do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged. Changes to authorship require unanimous approval of all authors.

III. Statutory Permits & Special Notes

Research Authorization Requirements

Subject Category Required Permits/Approvals
Human Subjects Ethics clearance & NCIP permit (if applicable)
Genetic Material Biosafety permit
Animal Studies IACUC clearance
Protected Areas Gratuitous Permit from DENR

Human Subjects Policy: Research involving human subjects mandates Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Submission of a Certificate of Approval or exemption statement is required.

Integrity Controls

  • Plagiarism: Detection tools are used; self-plagiarism results in rejection.
  • Conflict Disclosure: Must disclose all sources of bias; included in final publication.
  • Co-author Notification: All authors must agree to submission content.

IV. Editorial Policies

Retraction Policy: Addresses fraudulent claims, plagiarism, or methodological flaws post-publication. Upholds scientific discourse credibility.

Digital Preservation: Digital copies are meticulously organized across cloud storage and external drives, safeguarding against data loss.

Handling Complaints: Intellectual property infringement, inaccuracies, or libel are examined. Decisions are systematically recorded.

Malpractice Summary: Committed to double-blind peer review, originality screening, and swift conflict resolution by the Editor-in-Chief.

Contact Information: Inquiries about publication ethics should be directed to the editorial office at:
raymondrivera.virtudazo@g.msuiit.edu.ph