Publication Ethics

ARC Publishing Services  is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial independence, and scholarly integrity. The journal adheres to the principles and best-practice guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies them consistently throughout all stages of the editorial and publishing process.

We promote transparency, academic responsibility, and accountability, and we actively welcome feedback from authors, reviewers, and editorial board members as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing editorial quality and scholarly excellence.

Peer Review Process and Editorial Oversight

All submitted manuscripts are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential at all times. This model ensures objective evaluation and minimizes potential bias.

Submissions are reviewed by qualified subject-matter experts selected by the editorial team based on their academic expertise and relevance to the manuscript. In addition to scholarly evaluation, manuscripts may undergo editorial checks to assess structure, clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy, where necessary.

Ethical Issues and Research Misconduct

The journal treats all allegations of ethical concerns or research misconduct with seriousness and follows a structured assessment process in line with COPE recommendations.

Research misconduct may include, but is not limited to:

  • Duplicate or redundant publication

  • Plagiarism or improper reuse of published content

  • Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation

Concerns raised by reviewers, editors, or readers are initially reviewed to determine whether a formal investigation is required. When sufficient evidence exists, the corresponding author is contacted and given an opportunity to respond.

If misconduct is confirmed, the journal may take appropriate corrective action, including manuscript rejection, publication of corrections, or article retraction. In cases where responses are inadequate or unresolved, the matter may be referred to the relevant institutional authority.

Authorship Changes and Contributor Responsibility

Requests for changes to authorship are considered only under clearly defined conditions and are handled in accordance with ethical publishing standards.

Authorship change requests may involve:

  • Addition or removal of a corresponding author prior to publication

  • Addition or removal of a corresponding author after publication

To process such requests, the journal requires:

  • A written justification explaining the reason for the proposed change

  • Written confirmation of agreement from all listed authors

If consensus cannot be achieved, editorial review may be paused until the issue is resolved. For published articles, unresolved disputes may be referred to the authors’ affiliated institutions for independent assessment.

Commitment to Scholarly Integrity

The editorial team, reviewers, and authors share collective responsibility for safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record. All participants are expected to act in good faith, disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and comply with established ethical standards throughout the publication process.