Publication Ethics

The "Liberal Journal of Language and Literature Review" (LJL&LR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. We expect authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to the following principles:

Authorship:

  • Originality: Submitted manuscripts must be original work, not previously published and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Authorship Attribution: All authors who have made significant contributions to the research and writing must be listed. Conversely, individuals who did not contribute should not be included as authors.
  • Data Fabrication and Falsification: Data presented in the manuscript must be accurate and truthful. Fabrication, manipulation, or falsification of data constitute a serious ethical breach.
  • Plagiarism: Authors must appropriately cite all sources used in their work. Self-plagiarism is also unethical and involves reusing significant portions of your own published work without proper citation.

Peer Review:

  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential and refrain from sharing any information with unauthorized individuals.
  • Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and based solely on the merit of the manuscript, free from personal bias or prejudice.
  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as personal or professional relationships with the authors or having competing research interests.
  • Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their assigned reviews within the allocated timeframe and communicate any delays promptly.

Editorial Responsibility:

  • Fairness and Transparency: Editors should make publication decisions based solely on the quality of the research and its relevance to the journal's scope, without influence from personal interests or external pressures.
  • Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.
  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as personal or professional relationships with the authors or having competing research interests.
  • Retractions and Corrections: Editors must promptly address any identified errors or ethical misconduct by publishing corrections or retractions when necessary.