Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

1. Introduction

Asian Arts and Society Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved in the publication process—editors, reviewers, and authors—must agree to and adhere to the ethical principles outlined below.

2. Duties of Editors

- Make fair and unbiased decisions based on the manuscript’s scholarly merit.

- Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

- Avoid conflicts of interest.

- Take necessary action in cases of suspected misconduct, including plagiarism and data falsification.

3. Duties of Reviewers

- Provide objective and constructive feedback in a timely manner.

- Respect the confidentiality of manuscripts.

- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

- Avoid using any unpublished material for personal advantage.

4. Duties of Authors

- Ensure the manuscript is original and has not been submitted elsewhere.

- Appropriately cite all sources and avoid plagiarism.

- Identify all co-authors who contributed significantly.

- Disclose any conflicts of interest and sources of financial support.

- Obtain appropriate ethical approvals for any research involving humans, animals, or cultural subjects.

5. Plagiarism Policy

Asian Arts and Society Journal does not tolerate plagiarism in any form. All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected or retracted.

6. Handling Misconduct

If unethical behavior or misconduct is identified at any point before or after publication, the editorial team will investigate and take appropriate action, which may include retraction, publication of a correction, or banning the author from future submissions.

7. Retraction Policy

Asian Arts and Society Journal will retract published articles if significant errors, misconduct, or ethical violations are confirmed. A notice of retraction will be published explaining the reason.

8. Compliance with COPE Guidelines

Asian Arts and Society Journal follows the ethical guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).