Publication Ethics

The Journal of the Egyptian Society of Engineers is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all aspects of the publication process. Adherence to ethical guidelines is essential to ensure the integrity, credibility, and quality of the journal's content. The journal follows international standards and principles as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors:

Originality and Plagiarism

  • Authors must ensure that all submitted work is original and free from plagiarism.
  • Proper citation of all sources, including data, figures, and ideas, is mandatory.

Authorship

  • Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study.
  • All co-authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.

Accuracy and Integrity

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their data, analyses, and conclusions.
  • Any errors discovered post-publication must be promptly reported to the journal for correction or retraction.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

Ethical Research Standards

Authors must confirm that their research complies with ethical guidelines, including obtaining necessary approvals for studies involving human or animal subjects.

Funding Details for Manuscript Submission

When submitting a manuscript to the Journal of the Egyptian Society of Engineers, authors are required to provide a clear and detailed statement regarding the funding sources that supported their research. This information is essential to ensure transparency, acknowledge financial support, and identify any potential conflicts of interest.

Required Information:

  • Funding Organization(s):

Clearly specify the name(s) of the funding organization(s) or institution(s) that provided financial support for the research.

  • Grant or Project Number(s):

Include the grant or project number(s) associated with the funding, if applicable.

  • Example of a Funding Statement:

Example 1:

"This research was funded by the National Science Foundation (Grant No. 123456), which supported the study design and data collection."

Example 2:

"The authors acknowledge financial support from the Engineering Research Council (Grant No. 987654). The funding organization had no role in the study design, data analysis, or manuscript preparation."

Example 3 (No Funding):

"This research received no external funding."

  • Additional Notes:

If multiple funding sources were involved, list each source and its contribution separately.

Ensure that the funding statement matches the information provided in the manuscript's acknowledgment section.

Authors are encouraged to review the funding requirements of their funding agency to ensure compliance with reporting guidelines.

Providing accurate funding details enhances the credibility of the research and ensures compliance with ethical publishing standards.

Responsibilities of Reviewers:

Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share or disclose any part of the submission.

Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively, with constructive feedback provided to authors. Personal criticism is not acceptable.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts if they have any potential conflict of interest with the authors, institutions, or research content.

Timeliness

Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within the agreed-upon timeframe to facilitate a timely peer-review process.

Responsibilities of Editors:

Fair and Impartial Decisions

Editors are responsible for making decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection based on the manuscript's academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope, without discrimination.

Confidentiality

Editors must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not disclose any details to anyone outside the peer-review process.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.

Corrections and Retractions

Editors are responsible for addressing ethical concerns, including issuing corrections, clarifications, or retractions as necessary.

Ethical Oversight

Editors must ensure that the peer-review process is ethical, fair, and unbiased, and that all parties adhere to the journal's ethical policies.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

Publication Integrity

The publisher ensures that all published content is handled in accordance with ethical standards and does not tolerate unethical practices such as plagiarism or data manipulation.

Archiving and Accessibility

The publisher guarantees the permanent availability and accessibility of published content through appropriate archiving systems.

Support for Ethical Practice

The publisher works closely with editors, reviewers, and authors to uphold the journal's ethical standards and to address any cases of misconduct.

Addressing Ethical Misconduct

  • The journal takes allegations of unethical behavior seriously, whether they involve authors, reviewers, or editors.
  • Investigations are conducted by COPE guidelines, and appropriate actions, such as retractions or corrections, are taken when necessary.

By adhering to these publication ethics, the Journal of the Egyptian Society of Engineers aims to uphold the integrity of the scientific record and contribute to the advancement of ethical research practices in the engineering community.