Research, Writing, and Citation (R-W-C) Policy of Socio-Economic and Humanistic Aspects for Township and Industry (Sehati)

Socio-Economic and Humanistic Aspects for Township and Industry (Sehati) is committed to maintaining the highest academic excellence and integrity standards in research and scholarly publication. To ensure the quality and ethical soundness of the manuscripts we publish, authors are expected to adhere to the following R-W-C guidelines:

Research Conduct and Reporting

1. Originality: All submissions must present original research that has not been previously published elsewhere. Authors should clearly indicate if the manuscript is based on earlier work, and any such prior work should be properly cited.

2. Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Authors must ensure that their work is free from plagiarism, and all sources, including direct quotes, paraphrased content, and data, should be appropriately cited.

3. Data Accuracy and Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their research data. Fabrication or falsification of data is a serious ethical violation and will not be tolerated.

4. Authorship: Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research. All authors should be listed with their respective contributions clearly outlined.

5. Conflict of Interest: Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or presentation of their research findings. This includes financial interests, personal relationships, or affiliations with organizations related to the research.

Writing and Manuscript Preparation

6. Clarity and Organization: Manuscripts should be well-organized and written with clarity. Authors should ensure that the writing style is suitable for scholarly communication.

7. Ethical Reporting: Authors should provide a clear and accurate description of their research methods, results, and interpretations. Any ethical considerations, such as research involving human subjects or animals, should be appropriately addressed.

8. Citations and References: Proper citation of sources is essential. Authors should use appropriate citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) and provide complete and accurate references for all sources cited in the manuscript.

9. Acknowledgments: All individuals or organizations that contributed to the research or the manuscript should be acknowledged in the appropriate section of the manuscript.

Citation Practices

10. Citation Integrity: Authors should use citations to provide proper credit to the original sources of information and to support their arguments and claims. Citations should accurately represent the source material.

11. Avoiding Excessive Self-Citation: Authors should avoid excessive self-citation and ensure that citations are used judiciously to support their work.

12. Avoiding Predatory Citations: Authors should refrain from citing irrelevant sources solely to increase the number of citations in their manuscript.

Ethical Oversight

13. Ethical Approval: Authors conducting research involving human subjects or animals should provide evidence of appropriate ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees.

Plagiarism Detection

Socio-Economic and Humanistic Aspects for Township and Industry (Sehati) employs plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions. Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools themselves before submitting their work.

Consequences of Ethical Violations

Authors found in violation of this R-W-C policy may face a range of consequences, including rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, and notification of relevant institutions and authorities.